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• Saltwater Junkie Posts: 1,086 Officer

  February 2018 #2

  Look at the old Mavericks too...

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• lemaymiami Posts: 4,849 Captain

  February 2018 #3

  Well said Pete... I work out of an old Maverick (really old...) so I may be a bit prejudiced. Look for a used 17' Maverick master angler with a 115 motor... There's always a few of them on the market - and one in really good condition will run you 12 to 16k, ready to go... Great all around skiffs that you can take your kids out in and have a solid hull under you...

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  Bob LeMay
  (954) 435-5666

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• ShadowFX Posts: 10 Greenhorn

  February 2018 #4

  Also look at the Scout 177 Sport or Key West 1720 CC . Both boats give you bang for buck in options and built well. I've seen used models not to old in your price range.I prefer the Scout, that bow flare really keeps you dry when running fast in some chop.

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• andrewthe1 Posts: 801 Officer

  February 2018 #5

  panga! also stump knockers are great economical boats that hit the chop good with the high v bow, but float skinny with the flat bottom.

  We use an 18' in the inter coastal of jacksonville and also the mayport inlet(which gets rough) and to run the beaches.

  They are also light so tow easy and dont need much power.

  we need more internet money

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• half shell Posts: 41 Greenhorn

  February 2018 #6

  All above great boats however unless you need to get in real skinny water I recommend a Boston Whaler Montauk.You can find a late model 170 Montauk in your price range.They are great boats and safe for the young ones to take out when they are ready,I have owned several over the years and love em.
  Good luck in your search!
  

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• jtnole02 Posts: 22 Greenhorn

  February 2018 #7

  Thank you all for your comments.  I will be checking them all out to see what works best for me.  

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• Rollin Posts: 1,549 Captain

  March 2018 #8

  One more vote here for Mavericks, really solid well built boats.

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• Flat Nuts Posts: 72 Greenhorn

  March 2018 #9

  One more vote for the hewes....  Super versatile.  I'm a little biased I have an pld lappy.  Cant go wrong with the maverick either.

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• lemaymiami Posts: 4,849 Captain

  March 2018 #10

  Both the Hewes and the Maverick have been built by the same outfit for some years now....

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  Bob LeMay
  (954) 435-5666

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