On Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:23:55 -0400, DK wrote:

Scott Sexton wrote:
OK,

Sorry to interrupt the name calling and political discussions, but I
have an actual boating question.

What should I buy???

Hurricane Ike trashed my boat and now it's time to get a new one. Old
boat was:

1982 Mako 21' CC
1998 200hp Evinrude Ocean Pro

I really liked the old boat, even though it was a pretty heavy. Would
like something more fuel efficient if possible.

I will be using it mostly for fishing in West Galveston Bay so shallow
draft is important. Also, I have to go through West Bay to get to the
ICW. Most of the use will be around West Bay, with the occasional 20m
trip into Galveston, and sometimes into Clear Lake/Kemah ~40m. Took the
old one out to the 12m rigs a few times, but offshore capabilities
aren't a 100% requirement for the new boat.


What do you think folks, should I get another Mako 212 or is there
another option that would be better?

Also, should I try to pick one up at the end of the year, or will I get
a better deal if I wait until the boat show season hits here in Texas in
Jan/Feb.


Thanks in advance,

Sexton

Mako's are overpriced and not even made at the old plant anymore so the
build is suspect for the price you pay.

Got any Key West or Polar dealers near you? They would be my top two
choices in that size.

That 21' with a 200hp must have been fast as hell!

I love my Key West 18' CC with the 150 Yamaha.
--
A Harry Krause truism:

"It's not a *baby* kicking, beautiful bride, it's just a fetus!"
[A Narcissistic Hypocrite]

On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:42:04 GMT, JohnH wrote:

I love my Key West 18' CC with the 150 Yamaha.

I was going to ask you how you liked it now that you've taken out a
few times.

I like the Key West brand a lot. Fairly well built boat.

I've been looking for new boats for a while now - still thinking about
a new Contender again, but after looking around on the innertubes,
I've been intrigued by their new 29' CC.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/show/id/9

Haven't actually seen one yet - just thinking.

On Oct 29, 7:27*am, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:42:04 GMT, JohnH wrote:
I love my Key West 18' CC with the 150 Yamaha.

I was going to ask you how you liked it now that you've taken out a
few times.

I like the Key West brand a lot. *Fairly well built boat.

I've been looking for new boats for a while now - still thinking about
a new Contender again, but after looking around on the innertubes,
I've been intrigued by their new 29' CC.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/show/id/9

Haven't actually seen one yet - just thinking.

One name that hasn't pop'd up is Grady White. Tom do they have
something worth while in that length class?

On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:43:35 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Oct 29, 7:27*am, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:
On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:42:04 GMT, JohnH wrote:
I love my Key West 18' CC with the 150 Yamaha.

I was going to ask you how you liked it now that you've taken out a
few times.

I like the Key West brand a lot. *Fairly well built boat.

I've been looking for new boats for a while now - still thinking about
a new Contender again, but after looking around on the innertubes,
I've been intrigued by their new 29' CC.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/show/id/9

Haven't actually seen one yet - just thinking.

One name that hasn't pop'd up is Grady White. Tom do they have
something worth while in that length class?

I'm not a big Grady fan. Never have been actually. Kind of like
Parker boats - seen one, seen 'em all.

However, yes they do.

http://www.gradywhite.com/222/

Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:
On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:42:04 GMT, JohnH wrote:

I love my Key West 18' CC with the 150 Yamaha.

I was going to ask you how you liked it now that you've taken out a
few times.

I like the Key West brand a lot. Fairly well built boat.

I've been looking for new boats for a while now - still thinking about
a new Contender again, but after looking around on the innertubes,
I've been intrigued by their new 29' CC.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/show/id/9

Haven't actually seen one yet - just thinking.

That's a beautiful boat. The dealer that sold me my new bass boat also
sells Key West. I had a chance to look them over and they seem to be as
solid as ever. Nice design and clean lines, too.

On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:27:59 GMT, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

I like the Key West brand a lot. Fairly well built boat.

I've been looking for new boats for a while now - still thinking about
a new Contender again, but after looking around on the innertubes,
I've been intrigued by their new 29' CC.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/show/id/9

Haven't actually seen one yet - just thinking.

We have some Key Wests here in our neighborhood - very nice looking
boats. Regarding that 29' CC however, I'm concerned about all of
those "optional" features that really should be standard. I suppose
that's their way of keeping the base price down but it could certainly
be misleading to the uninitiated.

On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:46:06 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:27:59 GMT, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

I like the Key West brand a lot. Fairly well built boat.

I've been looking for new boats for a while now - still thinking about
a new Contender again, but after looking around on the innertubes,
I've been intrigued by their new 29' CC.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/show/id/9

Haven't actually seen one yet - just thinking.

We have some Key Wests here in our neighborhood - very nice looking
boats. Regarding that 29' CC however, I'm concerned about all of
those "optional" features that really should be standard. I suppose
that's their way of keeping the base price down but it could certainly
be misleading to the uninitiated.

That's a good point - the base boat is pretty reasonable, but it's
pretty bare bones.

Compared to the Grady Canyon 33, as an example, it's fairly well
stripped down at the base boat.

I'm still a Contender fan. Much like 2001, when they get desperate to
sell me another CC, they'll build me one or give me a deal on a left
over just to keep the lines moving.

I'll tell you - that first Contender I had I practically stole from
them - seriously. They were desperate to get rid of it. Heh, heh,
heh.

Might keep my powder dry for another couple of months. :)

Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:
On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:46:06 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:27:59 GMT, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

I like the Key West brand a lot. Fairly well built boat.

I've been looking for new boats for a while now - still thinking about
a new Contender again, but after looking around on the innertubes,
I've been intrigued by their new 29' CC.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/show/id/9

Haven't actually seen one yet - just thinking.
We have some Key Wests here in our neighborhood - very nice looking
boats. Regarding that 29' CC however, I'm concerned about all of
those "optional" features that really should be standard. I suppose
that's their way of keeping the base price down but it could certainly
be misleading to the uninitiated.

That's a good point - the base boat is pretty reasonable, but it's
pretty bare bones.

Compared to the Grady Canyon 33, as an example, it's fairly well
stripped down at the base boat.

I'm still a Contender fan. Much like 2001, when they get desperate to
sell me another CC, they'll build me one or give me a deal on a left
over just to keep the lines moving.

I'll tell you - that first Contender I had I practically stole from
them - seriously. They were desperate to get rid of it. Heh, heh,
heh.

Might keep my powder dry for another couple of months. :)


If you're in the mood for a Contender or Grady, a "popularly priced"
production boat like a Key West ain't gonna do it for you. It's the
difference between a Chevrolet and a Lexus.

Have you considered any of the large semi-custom CCs from the Carolina
or Florida builders?

On Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:55:12 -0400, Boater
wrote:

Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:
On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:46:06 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:27:59 GMT, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

I like the Key West brand a lot. Fairly well built boat.

I've been looking for new boats for a while now - still thinking about
a new Contender again, but after looking around on the innertubes,
I've been intrigued by their new 29' CC.

http://www.keywestboatsinc.com/boats/show/id/9

Haven't actually seen one yet - just thinking.
We have some Key Wests here in our neighborhood - very nice looking
boats. Regarding that 29' CC however, I'm concerned about all of
those "optional" features that really should be standard. I suppose
that's their way of keeping the base price down but it could certainly
be misleading to the uninitiated.

That's a good point - the base boat is pretty reasonable, but it's
pretty bare bones.

Compared to the Grady Canyon 33, as an example, it's fairly well
stripped down at the base boat.

I'm still a Contender fan. Much like 2001, when they get desperate to
sell me another CC, they'll build me one or give me a deal on a left
over just to keep the lines moving.

I'll tell you - that first Contender I had I practically stole from
them - seriously. They were desperate to get rid of it. Heh, heh,
heh.

Might keep my powder dry for another couple of months. :)

If you're in the mood for a Contender or Grady, a "popularly priced"
production boat like a Key West ain't gonna do it for you. It's the
difference between a Chevrolet and a Lexus.

Have you considered any of the large semi-custom CCs from the Carolina
or Florida builders?

Yep - In particular bigger carolina style.

All in all, if I were to do a custom, it would be a Bluefin from
Bristol, RI - like the Predator 30.

http://www.bluefinboats.com/boats.php?bbId=26


I think I'd still like a production Contender though. :)

On Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:49:35 GMT, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

I'm still a Contender fan. Much like 2001, when they get desperate to
sell me another CC, they'll build me one or give me a deal on a left
over just to keep the lines moving.

I'll tell you - that first Contender I had I practically stole from
them - seriously. They were desperate to get rid of it. Heh, heh,
heh.

They are very popular with the mega yacht crowd on the east coast
where money seems to be no object. They fit them out with a large
stainless steel towing strap just above the waterline at the bow and
pull them about 200 ft back. When they're ready to come into port a
crew member goes on board and brings the Contender in separately.

Some nice dinghy!