Don't know if you remember this, but it looks like a Key West may be in my
future!

********************
On Sun, 06 May 2007 18:01:52 -0400, Dan wrote:


John,

SWS picked two of my favorites for a boat that size. Another is the Key
West - also very good build quality. The Makos seem overpriced and
there has been a lot of talk here that the quality is not the same as
when they were made in FL before Johnny Morris bought them.

Of course a local dealer is important as is the motor selection for a
particular brand.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/186cc.html

Dan
*******************************

Thanks for the tip. You'll notice the transom is not cut out, but I'm
hoping the 12 rod holding/storage capacity will make up for that.
--
John H

John H. wrote:
Don't know if you remember this, but it looks like a Key West may be in my
future!

********************
On Sun, 06 May 2007 18:01:52 -0400, Dan wrote:


John,

SWS picked two of my favorites for a boat that size. Another is the Key
West - also very good build quality. The Makos seem overpriced and
there has been a lot of talk here that the quality is not the same as
when they were made in FL before Johnny Morris bought them.

Of course a local dealer is important as is the motor selection for a
particular brand.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/186cc.html

Dan
*******************************

Thanks for the tip. You'll notice the transom is not cut out, but I'm
hoping the 12 rod holding/storage capacity will make up for that.

The build quality seems to be excellent. There are a lot of them here
and I've talked to owners at the gas pump and the marinas without any
complaints. The transom configuration might save you quite a bit on
your insurance!

Dan

On Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:23:52 -0400, Dan intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote:

John H. wrote:
Don't know if you remember this, but it looks like a Key West may be in my
future!

********************
On Sun, 06 May 2007 18:01:52 -0400, Dan wrote:


John,

SWS picked two of my favorites for a boat that size. Another is the Key
West - also very good build quality. The Makos seem overpriced and
there has been a lot of talk here that the quality is not the same as
when they were made in FL before Johnny Morris bought them.

Of course a local dealer is important as is the motor selection for a
particular brand.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/186cc.html

Dan
*******************************

Thanks for the tip. You'll notice the transom is not cut out, but I'm
hoping the 12 rod holding/storage capacity will make up for that.

The build quality seems to be excellent. There are a lot of them here
and I've talked to owners at the gas pump and the marinas without any
complaints. The transom configuration might save you quite a bit on
your insurance!

Dan

It may be too late. I'm thinking of getting a chain saw and modifying the
transom. It all depends on whether my wife can hold the engine. Tom says
she could definitely hold an Etec.
--
John H

John H. wrote:
On Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:23:52 -0400, Dan intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote:

John H. wrote:
Don't know if you remember this, but it looks like a Key West may be in my
future!

********************
On Sun, 06 May 2007 18:01:52 -0400, Dan wrote:


John,

SWS picked two of my favorites for a boat that size. Another is the Key
West - also very good build quality. The Makos seem overpriced and
there has been a lot of talk here that the quality is not the same as
when they were made in FL before Johnny Morris bought them.

Of course a local dealer is important as is the motor selection for a
particular brand.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/186cc.html

Dan
*******************************

Thanks for the tip. You'll notice the transom is not cut out, but I'm
hoping the 12 rod holding/storage capacity will make up for that.
The build quality seems to be excellent. There are a lot of them here
and I've talked to owners at the gas pump and the marinas without any
complaints. The transom configuration might save you quite a bit on
your insurance!

Dan

It may be too late. I'm thinking of getting a chain saw and modifying the
transom. It all depends on whether my wife can hold the engine. Tom says
she could definitely hold an Etec.

Before you sign on the dotted line make sure they throw in rod holders
glued to a cooler. No holes unless you decide later that holes are the
way to go with some obscure fastener.

John H. wrote:
On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:51:29 -0400, Dan intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:23:52 -0400, Dan intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote:

John H. wrote:
Don't know if you remember this, but it looks like a Key West may be in my
future!

********************
On Sun, 06 May 2007 18:01:52 -0400, Dan wrote:


John,

SWS picked two of my favorites for a boat that size. Another is the Key
West - also very good build quality. The Makos seem overpriced and
there has been a lot of talk here that the quality is not the same as
when they were made in FL before Johnny Morris bought them.

Of course a local dealer is important as is the motor selection for a
particular brand.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/186cc.html

Dan
*******************************

Thanks for the tip. You'll notice the transom is not cut out, but I'm
hoping the 12 rod holding/storage capacity will make up for that.
The build quality seems to be excellent. There are a lot of them here
and I've talked to owners at the gas pump and the marinas without any
complaints. The transom configuration might save you quite a bit on
your insurance!

Dan

It may be too late. I'm thinking of getting a chain saw and modifying the
transom. It all depends on whether my wife can hold the engine. Tom says
she could definitely hold an Etec.
Before you sign on the dotted line make sure they throw in rod holders
glued to a cooler. No holes unless you decide later that holes are the
way to go with some obscure fastener.

I'll already have places for 12 damn rods! Hell, with six for trolling and
six for light tackle work, I'll be rodded out. But, now that I know holes
are permissable, maybe I can put eight more on the coolers. Yes! Twenty
rods on my boat!

Just drill some 1-1/4" holes directly into the top of the cooler with a
hole saw. Coolers are cheap and replaceable, of course. Alternatively
you can poll the newsgroup looking for attention.

On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:51:29 -0400, Dan intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:23:52 -0400, Dan intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote:

John H. wrote:
Don't know if you remember this, but it looks like a Key West may be in my
future!

********************
On Sun, 06 May 2007 18:01:52 -0400, Dan wrote:


John,

SWS picked two of my favorites for a boat that size. Another is the Key
West - also very good build quality. The Makos seem overpriced and
there has been a lot of talk here that the quality is not the same as
when they were made in FL before Johnny Morris bought them.

Of course a local dealer is important as is the motor selection for a
particular brand.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/186cc.html

Dan
*******************************

Thanks for the tip. You'll notice the transom is not cut out, but I'm
hoping the 12 rod holding/storage capacity will make up for that.
The build quality seems to be excellent. There are a lot of them here
and I've talked to owners at the gas pump and the marinas without any
complaints. The transom configuration might save you quite a bit on
your insurance!

Dan

It may be too late. I'm thinking of getting a chain saw and modifying the
transom. It all depends on whether my wife can hold the engine. Tom says
she could definitely hold an Etec.

Before you sign on the dotted line make sure they throw in rod holders
glued to a cooler. No holes unless you decide later that holes are the
way to go with some obscure fastener.

I'll already have places for 12 damn rods! Hell, with six for trolling and
six for light tackle work, I'll be rodded out. But, now that I know holes
are permissable, maybe I can put eight more on the coolers. Yes! Twenty
rods on my boat!
--
John H

On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:29:11 -0400, Dan intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:51:29 -0400, Dan intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:23:52 -0400, Dan intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote:

John H. wrote:
Don't know if you remember this, but it looks like a Key West may be in my
future!

********************
On Sun, 06 May 2007 18:01:52 -0400, Dan wrote:


John,

SWS picked two of my favorites for a boat that size. Another is the Key
West - also very good build quality. The Makos seem overpriced and
there has been a lot of talk here that the quality is not the same as
when they were made in FL before Johnny Morris bought them.

Of course a local dealer is important as is the motor selection for a
particular brand.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/186cc.html

Dan
*******************************

Thanks for the tip. You'll notice the transom is not cut out, but I'm
hoping the 12 rod holding/storage capacity will make up for that.
The build quality seems to be excellent. There are a lot of them here
and I've talked to owners at the gas pump and the marinas without any
complaints. The transom configuration might save you quite a bit on
your insurance!

Dan

It may be too late. I'm thinking of getting a chain saw and modifying the
transom. It all depends on whether my wife can hold the engine. Tom says
she could definitely hold an Etec.
Before you sign on the dotted line make sure they throw in rod holders
glued to a cooler. No holes unless you decide later that holes are the
way to go with some obscure fastener.

I'll already have places for 12 damn rods! Hell, with six for trolling and
six for light tackle work, I'll be rodded out. But, now that I know holes
are permissable, maybe I can put eight more on the coolers. Yes! Twenty
rods on my boat!

Just drill some 1-1/4" holes directly into the top of the cooler with a
hole saw. Coolers are cheap and replaceable, of course. Alternatively
you can poll the newsgroup looking for attention.

Hell, I could then fill the cooler with concrete, and the rods would never
come loose!
--
John H

John H. wrote:
On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:29:11 -0400, Dan intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:51:29 -0400, Dan intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:23:52 -0400, Dan intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote:

John H. wrote:
Don't know if you remember this, but it looks like a Key West may be in my
future!

********************
On Sun, 06 May 2007 18:01:52 -0400, Dan wrote:


John,

SWS picked two of my favorites for a boat that size. Another is the Key
West - also very good build quality. The Makos seem overpriced and
there has been a lot of talk here that the quality is not the same as
when they were made in FL before Johnny Morris bought them.

Of course a local dealer is important as is the motor selection for a
particular brand.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/186cc.html

Dan
*******************************

Thanks for the tip. You'll notice the transom is not cut out, but I'm
hoping the 12 rod holding/storage capacity will make up for that.
The build quality seems to be excellent. There are a lot of them here
and I've talked to owners at the gas pump and the marinas without any
complaints. The transom configuration might save you quite a bit on
your insurance!

Dan

It may be too late. I'm thinking of getting a chain saw and modifying the
transom. It all depends on whether my wife can hold the engine. Tom says
she could definitely hold an Etec.
Before you sign on the dotted line make sure they throw in rod holders
glued to a cooler. No holes unless you decide later that holes are the
way to go with some obscure fastener.
I'll already have places for 12 damn rods! Hell, with six for trolling and
six for light tackle work, I'll be rodded out. But, now that I know holes
are permissable, maybe I can put eight more on the coolers. Yes! Twenty
rods on my boat!
Just drill some 1-1/4" holes directly into the top of the cooler with a
hole saw. Coolers are cheap and replaceable, of course. Alternatively
you can poll the newsgroup looking for attention.

Hell, I could then fill the cooler with concrete, and the rods would never
come loose!

Better get with Kevin on the correct mix.