Reccomended Production Boats 14'-18' LOA

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by mackid068, Jun 18, 2005.

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  1. KCook
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    These days Whaler is not the only "unsinkable" on the market. McKee and a few others make the same claim -
    McKee 172 DC page

    Kelly
     
    KCook, Jun 27, 2005
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  2. mackid068
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    Yup, lots of brands say it and most of the claimants have pictures to prove it.
     
    mackid068, Jun 27, 2005
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  3. Raggi_Thor
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    Well...
    The reason I mention Askeladden is that two Norwegians working in the US have chosen to use an Askeladden 850 to travel home via Greenland and Iceland. They didn't find any boats in the US suitable for that journey :)
     
    Raggi_Thor, Jun 28, 2005
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  4. mackid068
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    It is quite cool, but do any dealers exist in the US?
     
    mackid068, Jun 28, 2005
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    Raggi_Thor, Jun 29, 2005
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  6. mackid068
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    Ah, no worries! I can get there easily. Just need to get a drysuit or two :D
     
    mackid068, Jun 29, 2005
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    Ok, final decision time: Probably going to go with the Sea Hunt Escape 186 or 175. If the 186 is permitted in the slip, the 186 is the boat of choice, if not, the 175 will serve admirably.
     
    mackid068, Jul 10, 2005
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  8. KCook
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    For that size I would say those are good choices.

    Kelly
     
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  9. GeoffSChapman
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    Uniquest 600

    Hi,
    I make a 6metre centre console sport fishing boat
    It has flared bows and handles really well in heavy weather.
    We power it with either an IB 150hp diesel (the 5cyl VW) with a Bravo One or
    an OB 150cv Optimax or similar.
    Have a look at our site http://www.uniquest-marine.net
     
    GeoffSChapman, Jul 10, 2005
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  10. KCook
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    Geoff, there is also fairly good international representation on these boating sites -

    www.TheHullTruth.com
    www.iboats.com

    You might enjoy showing your boat there as well :) ,
    Kelly
     
    KCook, Jul 10, 2005
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  12. S Hondros
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    S Hondros Carolina Flare

    Jones Brothers 18-23 feet

    I work for Jones Brothers Marine in Morehead City, NC. We make an excellent center console for any kind of weather. They are on the pricey side but hold up and are excellent for fishing.

    http://www.jonesbrothersmarine.com/
     
    S Hondros, Aug 1, 2005
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