Mwgator67 Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Hey guys, newbie to the forum in the market for a small flats boat. Of course I'm like most and I really want a Maverick or Hewes, but I am open to others. I have 15k to spend and I am located in Central FL. Any help is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finfeather Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Welcome! If you are interested in a 15' Pathfinder, mine may be up for sale very soon. It is a side console and has a 40hp Honda and aluminum trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwgator67 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 1 hour ago, finfeather said: Welcome! If you are interested in a 15' Pathfinder, mine may be up for sale very soon. It is a side console and has a 40hp Honda and aluminum trailer. Thanks Finfeather, I really want more of a V bottom flats boat than a skiff. I realize that I'm limited at my 15k budget so I'd def like to check out your Pathfinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 15k will get you a nuce sled like this one: https://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/d/2000-maverick-master-angler/6573016543.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finfeather Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Mwgator67, just let me know if you want to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankerhours Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 I have a 2005 Maverick HPX-V 15 w/ a Yamaha 50 2 stroke, on a 2013 Boatmaster Competitor aluminum trailer I may be considering putting up for sale in the near future. I know you stated you are looking for more of a flats boat with some V, but It handles a chop well for the size and floats as skinny as I have ever needed. I am comfortable fishing off the beach out of Ponce Inlet and poling Mosquito Lagoon. If it is something you'd be interested in looking at I can get you some pics or you can come take a look and when (if) I am ready to list her, I will shoot you a PM. I am in Daytona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpon1215 Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 MW Gator u better go get that boat whichwaysup recommends. Shortest search in history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwgator67 Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 12 hours ago, whichwaysup said: 15k will get you a nuce sled like this one: https://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/d/2000-maverick-master-angler/6573016543.html I saw this boat on CL. I would jump all over this if it had a Yamaha. I've never had a Mercury or been a fan. Is this a good motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwgator67 Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 5 hours ago, Tarpon1215 said: MW Gator u better go get that boat whichwaysup recommends. Shortest search in history. I would jump all over this if it had a Yamaha. Never had a Mercury, is this a good motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats Man Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 I'm a Yamaha guy too but if I was in the market for a Mav I'd be looking at that deal. Just have a mechanic check it out for you, but that goes for any boat you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 10 hours ago, Mwgator67 said: I would jump all over this if it had a Yamaha. Never had a Mercury, is this a good motor? Those EFI's run well. Like anything, its all about how it was maintained. They like fuel too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 29 minutes ago, Flats Man said: I'm a Yamaha guy too but if I was in the market for a Mav I'd be looking at that deal. Just have a mechanic check it out for you, but that goes for any boat you buy. Had a 250 EFI Merc on my offshore boat and it never let me down. Kept on the maintenance and they do enjoy their fuel. Now running a Merc 150 four stroke on my bay boat and love the ease of maintenance and the documentation sheet placed on the motor. Fuel economy has been great also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 worst case scenario you trade it in and upgrade. that price leaves you with some wiggle room. Especially, if you can get hine down a bit on price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow24 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1999-hewes-bayfisher-103322813/?refSource=standard listing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwgator67 Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 4 hours ago, shadow24 said: http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1999-hewes-bayfisher-103322813/?refSource=standard listing I really like this boat, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker H Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 You can change that Yamaha 115 to a 130 pretty easy. My buddy has that exact boat with a 130 Yamaha and it runs 51mph and those motors are some of the best that Yamaha has made. That one looks really clean. Good luck with the search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 the money you have to spend will get you a nice sled for sure !!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCalf Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCalf Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/boa/d/maverick/6579524379.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwgator67 Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 On 5/24/2018 at 4:51 PM, Tarpon1215 said: MW Gator u better go get that boat whichwaysup recommends. Shortest search in history. No response when I inquired about this boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwgator67 Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 5 minutes ago, CaptainCalf said: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/boa/d/maverick/6579524379.html Thanks CaptainCalf but I have 15k, both of these MA's are a few thousand dollars more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwgator67 Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 11 hours ago, fin-addict said: the money you have to spend will get you a nice sled for sure !!!!!!!! Hope so. Trying to be patient lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwgator67 Posted May 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 On 5/24/2018 at 9:34 AM, whichwaysup said: 15k will get you a nuce sled like this one: https://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/d/2000-maverick-master-angler/6573016543.html No response when I inquired about this boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwgator67 Posted June 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hey guys, I went and looked at a really clean 2000 Bayfisher 16 yesterday. Yamaha 90 2stroke with 410 hrs, minnkota copilot, power pole, garmin 498, 2007 loadmaster alum trailer completely redone, custom cover. Boat has been really taken care of, for $10700. Is this a good deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mwgator67 Posted June 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 Proud to say that I am now a Maverick owner! Got a great deal on Master Angler 17. Thanks again Flats Nerd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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