lurem Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Hey guys/girls, Mulligan and I were having a conversation and talking about our favorite boat. So I would like to ask you...What is your favorite rig? It does not have to be a H/M/P product. While we are at it throw in your favorite car! I'll start us off... Hewes 19' Lappy redfisher with 175 HP motor. (96-98, I believe) Sleek and fast! 1967 Pontiac GTO hardtop or convertible dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Hey, you steal my boat and car! It would have to be a 19' lappy followed by an old Silver King. For a car I would have to go a year "newer" with a 68' GTO or maybe a Nomad. There is something about a hopped up wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 I've owned a few boats in my lifetime - too many. I had an old Wagner tunnel hull that I loved, but no question that the ride and capability of my 18.5 MA takes the cake. No question that the wide (i know, not very pole-able) flat's boat "look" just makes me happy. As for cars? Give me a 4WD F150 any day of the week. I love me some pick'em up truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted September 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 whichwaysup, I have the boat for you, fishing last week near Anclote, I saw a Maverick 17 with a 200 merc on the back. He was loading up at the ramp the same time as me. I was oogling his boat from afar. I'll bet that thing would move and be good in some rough water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 I've always driven Suburban's, so that's my favorite truck. Boats, well naturally. it's the one I own now (23 HPS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 owned quite a few but 1967 37' egg hbr. sf was my love. car, that's easy 67 goat ht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Something about a Conch 27 with a shroud and some old two strokes gives me tingles in good places for some reason. Lappy's, silver kings, even older action crafts and Pathys...for some reason older boats appeal to me more than new ones. Not so much for cars, big exception for this one: This was my Dads, and I'd love to buy it from my momma one day. Not sure there is a prettier car on the road, but maybe I'm biased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Lake and Bay 18' (model?) with the biggest possible engine, and the car JustFish posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 I own my favorite boat 18MA, but would love to have a new SHO 175. But if had to replace it, an 18 Egret would be a close 2nd. 66 Chevy Nova. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatwater Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 This is a great question because I have a car and boat problem lol Boat would probably be a new Gause loaded up with all the goodies Car would be an early air cooled Porsche. Something about the sound of a flat 6 and the feel of those late 60s early 70s 911s is just indescribable.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Favorite car would have to be a Gen 2 Cadillac CTS-V sedan. There's nothing like destroying sports cars with a four door! Hard to pick a favorite boat. I've owned many and love many. Guess I'll have to pick by size! Favorite small boat is a Bob Dougherty designed 15' Whaler w/ OMC V4. I have owned 3. Favorite flats boat is a Gene Dubois 20' Lake and Bay W/ Merc 250xs Favorite boat I've owned is a 1979 20' Mako CC with white trash OMC power. I will have another one day. Floats skinny, runs a 20" engine and decent in a bay type chop. Newest drool boat would have to be the new 25' Dorado bay boat W/ second station tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 If I won the lottery my vessel fleet would consist of: 18' Maverick HPX w/F90 / 34' Sea Vee CC w/triple F350's / 58' Merritt SF w/C-18 Cat's / 124' Broward MY w/C-32A Cat's. Car of choice would have to be my late father's restored 1970 Corvette convertible: candy apple red, white top with too many engine & suspension mods to list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Sense we are speaking in hypotheticals... I would like Maverick to build me a brand new full Kevlar Mirage II hull, with a HPX II cap / deck lay-out in all Bahama Blue.. New MERC 4 stroke 115 PRO XS on the back... Tow vehicle: I'd like one of those Land rover trucks from the latest James Bond, But I want a turbo'd out Cummins diesel under the hood.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsnookyrd Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 The most fun car I ever owned was a 1970 Porsche 914/6, wish I still had it. As for the boat I will say the Pathy 2200 that I have owned for 15 years, it has served me well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 My favorite all around boat so far was my sterling. The most fun boat I've owned is one I have now which is a skeeter zx250 bass boat. It runs about 75 mph and requires driving skill at that speed. I enjoy the thrill of having to control the boat. I bet I would enjoy an hpx 18 or 23 has though, I wouldn't hesitate to own either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 6 hours ago, linesider 159 said: My favorite all around boat so far was my sterling. Wow, really? I've never heard a good thing about those boats from 3 different Sterling owners that went back to either a Pathfinder or Skeeter. Does Sterling have a web forum you can join?? (sorry I had to go there cuz the thread heading is- Just having a little fun) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 1 hour ago, conocean said: Wow, really? I've never heard a good thing about those boats from 3 different Sterling owners that went back to either a Pathfinder or Skeeter. Does Sterling have a web forum you can join?? (sorry I had to go there cuz the thread heading is- Just having a little fun) Lol! I can only speak for the 22 sterling. I do hear the smaller ones can be wet. I own a skeeter bay and a skeeter bass boat. I thought I was going to snap the skeeter in half in a tournament a few weeks ago. It flexed and jarred so much it scared me to death! Makes you really appreciate boats that have a one piece feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobVan Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Still looking for my favorite boat but pretty content with what I have now (17 HPXT). After winning the lottery I would add a large SeeVee for offshore fishing and diving and then a Gunboat 66 with a 15' HPX hanging off the davits to spend a few months each year exploring remote bonefish flats. For autos I am very happy with my current toy - 2004 40th Anniversary Edition 911. Spent last weekend blasting around the Texas World Speedway roadcourse and still smiling four days later! Although I can't stop drooling every time I see a GT3 RS.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatwater Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 3 hours ago, RobVan said: Still looking for my favorite boat but pretty content with what I have now (17 HPXT). After winning the lottery I would add a large SeeVee for offshore fishing and diving and then a Gunboat 66 with a 15' HPX hanging off the davits to spend a few months each year exploring remote bonefish flats. For autos I am very happy with my current toy - 2004 40th Anniversary Edition 911. Spent last weekend blasting around the Texas World Speedway roadcourse and still smiling four days later! Although I can't stop drooling every time I see a GT3 RS.... Beautiful 996. Are you a PCA member? I think right now the 996 Turbo is one of the best buys in the car world. They are near the bottom on the deprecation curve and what you get for the price is outstanding. IMO right now two other vehicles that are good to buy and hold then sell in a few years are the gen1 viper and manual (gated shifter) ferrari 360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobVan Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Yes - Lonestar PCA. Agree that the 996 Turbos are a great deal - there are still a few low mileage ones around for mid to upper 40's although I think that market will turn around soon. Even the 996 GT3's are a good deal - if you can find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 I must be getting older or maturing some, my favorite boat currently is my PF 2200 that is 100% paid for and I'll stick with the GMC crew cab 2500 w/ Duramax diesel and Allison trans....just saying 😎🎣🍺 there are so many nice bay boats now and super cool rides....I'm just gonna hang tight and see what this November election does to our USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Well.....after owning several sleds and riding on more, my favorite would have to be the 18MA. Power for that boat I'd go 175 Pro XS if fuel was an issue F150. As far as the truck to tow it.....1987 K30 SRW Crew Cab Refurb with a LB7 Duramax/Allison conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Typical fishin forum...dream car thread and turns into truck discussion! So, here's mine. 😬 Honestly couldn't ask for much more in a truck for my needs . With the kiddo comin, I'm callin it my Dadillac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Since we're having fun, my latest toy I'm having a blast with. My excuse for it was to move the boat into garage through my tight gate, but haven't even tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckeat Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Have loved my 22v but would love one of the new 25 Hybrid. As for cars, the baddest ride I ever had was a 1972 DeTomaso Painters with a 351 Cleveland, Edelbrock Torquer manifold, Holley dual feed 4 barrel carburetor with oversize headers and aftermarket quad exhaust. The stock ones were pretty fast and this one was scary fast If you don't know what it is, look it up. I wish I had a photo to post and wish even more I had stuck it in a warehouse and never sold it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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