rubble Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Strongly considering selling my PF. All of my fishing buddies have upgraded their CCs to bigger rigs and nobody has a boat for skipping around the skinny waters between Naples and the Keys. My PF has been decent but it’s not the ultimate setup for the glades. I know the older MAs are great boats but there aren’t many to choose from. What else in the more modern options is there to chose from? In short, if you could buy one boat for the 10K, what would it be? Consider day trips and overnight/camping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 HPX 18V HB Marquessa dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Any boat ! Name brand does not matter . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 How many people do you plan on carrying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted August 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Would likely just be two but could haul 3 on occasions. Have family that will be moving to the Keys(Marathon-Islamorado) that will have a larger boat for offshore and diving. Could get a decent inshore/backwater boat to compliment that and leave it there for extended periods. Would like to stay in the MHP-C lineup. The HPX 18v is a good option but wondering if the old MAs or something comparable would be best for those rough days? Was in Hon's boat over Christmas and there was a little slop in the back but the boat did fine. We were running pretty light, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 4 hours ago, Wanaflatsfish said: HPX 18V HB Marquessa dc X2 on these ^^ The new 2021 model Redfisher 16 looks very good as well, if you are looking for a brand new boat. Whichever one you add to your short list, be sure to take a test ride in that model, before you take it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted August 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 I might add that I will probably be in that $25k range for budget. New boats would be out of the question. Would be looking for a Pre-Loved battleship! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 4 hours ago, rubble said: Was in Hon's boat over Christmas and there was a little slop in the back but the boat did fine. We were running pretty light, too. Is he in the 18 or 17? dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 4 hours ago, rubble said: The HPX 18v is a good option but wondering if the old MAs or something comparable would be best for those rough days? Old MA- 18 would be the one you would want for 3 people comfortably.... The MA17 is "OK" for 3.... FOR HPX v $25K will get you into a late model - say 2009 to 12....depending on how it's rigged. With 3 you'll need a min of 115hp DC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 I love my 18HPX & my friend’s Marquesa but if I didn’t enjoy poling so much then I’d definitely own another 17MA. I’d even consider an 18MA. MA’s are the most well rounded Glades skiffs for people that don’t pole often IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted August 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, Wanaflatsfish said: Is he in the 18 or 17? dc He was running an HPX 17 V2. He's in a 17 Carbon Kevlar now. His other boat was fine. Would be great but would be tight with 3 and a load. Old boat. I think I'd lean towards a MA18 but really don't want to have to do a lot of work to one. Guess it may be more in my price range, tho. Are there other options out there that have newer models that are comparable to the MA? Maybe even outside of the MHP lineup? Hate to ask that on this forum but if I'm looking for a MA in a 2010 or newer version, that would probably put me in a different brand of a similar boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 I enjoyed fishing Choko on the boat pictured w/Honson. Perfect for 2 & good hull design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, conocean said: I enjoyed fishing Choko on the boat pictured w/Honson. Perfect for 2 & good hull design. Yes, I'm fishing this model with Coto, but, to me, it's not a 3 person boat for camping etc. dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Camping ???? Now you’re talking my language ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 18 hours ago, THE OUTLAW said: Camping ???? Now you’re talking my language ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Yes, Holiday Inn is my preferred camping location. dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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