The carolina skiff is a nice boat, but it is a rough ride in choppy water or cutting across another boat s wake. As im getting into working on my first boat, this video helped tremendously. This was a replacement to my 1995 tracker v17 which had rivets that leaked all. This might give you more of an idea about your boat and the condition that it might be in and better ways to fix it, with pictures. Anyone own or know someone with a mako 17 pro skiff. For almost 50 years, these boats have been the saltwater fishermans most trusted fishing partner, and with good reason. Prism will not crack, peel, or harden and remains pliable in all climates. A hull new innovation then you already know im a big fan of this boat. Mar 8, 2015 back to mako boats pro 17 skiff a transommounted ladder and grabhandle make it easy for wade fishermen or. But thats not the case with the mako pro skiff 19 cc, which has an exceptional amount of fishing space thanks to her squaredoff bow, yet floats in just 9. This is the kind of boat you can put on a trailer and store in the side yard darn near forever without having the thing crumble before your eyes.
The brake lines fell off the trailer on the way home from bass. I purchased a new pro skiff 17 from the in prattville, alabama on april 20th. When cracking is indicative of a larger issue, the shape, size and direction of. The advanced inverted v aiv hull provides the ultimate in smooth performance, plus a quick holeshot, a dry ride and nimble handling and. Pro 17 skiff cc no haggle no hassle value prices are shown in us dollars only and initially displayed without dealer prep and freight charges. I own this vessel and have had some issues with it, and am just wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same issues, and what they have done to resolve them. At the end of the day, i purchased a new whaler 150 montauk. Dec 15, 2011 makos pro 17 skiff cc delivers a terrific bay and flats boating value. I live in orlando so most of the fishing i will do will be in big lakes or inshore fishing. The carolina skiff is a nice boat, but it is a rough ride in choppy water or cutting across another boats wake.
Using real world experiences and research, as well as regular feedback from boat owners, processes have been refined, features updated and layouts redesigned to cater to the everchanging needs of saltwater anglers. The mako pro 17 skiff comes standard with a hotdipped galvanized trailer, a 30 hp mercury 30 elpt fourstroke outboard, and our mako assurance limited warranty. I bought a new to me 2012 tracker targa in 2016 with 65 hours on it. This fall 2019 i took it to bass pro shop and they found a substantial crack in the hull. Building legendary saltwater boats for more than 40 years. Buy your next boat on from dealers, owners, and brokers. Jan 08, 2016 the incredibly popular mako pro 16 is a nimble, softriding skiff thats built to master the inshore worldand it performs admirably on inland lakes as well. Jan 14, 2016 at 19 feet 4 inches long with a 96 inch beam, the mako pro 19 skiff cc can accommodate two anglers fishing sidebyside.
In the transom, lots of large cracks at the edges a few small ones are. This video is about launching the mako pro 17 skiff cc at the crandon park marina and making the run offshore for a day on the water. Mako s pro 17 skiff cc delivers a terrific bay and flats boating value. If youre looking for a used boat, youll want to go over it with a. It was suggested by one of the guys at the marina, that i turn the seat stand, drill new holes, and screw it back down in order to get through the. And while an aircraft isnt subjected to the same type of forces as a boat hull, the. I ended up with a 22 triton and it feels cramped with 4 on board. When i decided to get back into boating after my painfully long separation of 3 months, i considered a new mako 17 and looked at, and shopped several older mako 17 s. Im looking to get my first boat in the next few months and was originally looking for a flats boat but after doing some research in the mako pro skiff 17 im starting to lean that way. Also, older fiberglass boats tend to have a thicker. Mako boats mako products should be in stock in all bass pro shops. Mako boats have a reputation for being the most rugged boats on saltwater. But in many cases, the size and cost of the boat dont rate the time of a professional.
Carolina skiff vs key west skiff sign in to follow this. The advanced inverted v hull design aiv has, as the name implies, a vshaped void pointing up on the centerline. If its in usable condition with no rot and has a good running motor solid trailer, 3k is not a horrible price in my openion. The advanced inverted v aiv trihull provides supersmooth performance, a quick holeshot, a dry ride, plus nimble handling and turning. Actually, at the test run, the seat stand came loose. Ive always liked them and havent heard of too many issues, but there are always issues with all boats. Mako 19 pro skiff 17 20 mako 191 inshore 0910 mako 204 cc 1620 mako 21 lts 1620 mako 21 pro skiff 17 mako 211 inshore 0910 mako 2201 inshore 0911. Compare whaler 17 to mako 17 moderated discussion areas. Weather was overcast with winds at 10 to 15 knots and a. This is no flatbottom skiff, nor is it a semiv or vhull. There should be a 10 year warranty on the boat and a lifetime on the floor down. December 15, 2011 we tested this allfiberglass, foamcorefilled centerconsole complete with a fourstroke 60 hp mercury outboard. Through the years, mako has continued to build upon that legacy.
Thanks to the advanced inverted v hull design, the pro 17 skiff cc rides smooth and drafts shallow just 820 cm, making it ideal for both skinny inshore marshes and rough inland waters. The pro skiff 19 guide package rides on a tandemaxle aluminum trailer with brakes, custom aluminum wheels with tires and a matching spare. The advanced inverted v aiv hull provides the ultimate in smooth performance, plus a quick holeshot, a dry ride and nimble handling and turning. Almost 50 years ago, mako boats made its mark on the saltwater fishing world with the introduction of a line of boats crafted with care, concern and topoftheline equipment, all geared toward saltwater anglers. Mako 21 pro skiff 17 mako 211 inshore 0910 mako 2201 inshore 0911. Mako boats 17 foot pro skiff is rigged to fish at an easyonthewallet price. We offer the best selection of boats to choose from. Ive seen plenty of older 17 makos go for 25003k here in the houston area. White river marine group complaints better business bureau. Those who love flats fishing know its generally expensive to get a roomy boat that also floats truly shallow. Feb 25, 2016 this video is about launching the mako pro 17 skiff cc at the crandon park marina and making the run offshore for a day on the water. Jan 08, 2016 the mako pro 17 skiff comes standard with a hotdipped galvanized trailer, a 30 hp mercury 30 elpt fourstroke outboard, and our mako assurance limited warranty.
All boats in that size are required to be unsinkable. This rare tiller steer model is in excellent condition. Not to take anything away from iboats, but you may want to take a look at it is a site dedicated to mako boats and you can browse through the projects section. The pro skiff 17 center console is one of several new mako models16 and 17foot hulls available in both tillersteered and centerconsole versions. The pro skiff 17 center console is one of several new mako models16 and 17 foot hulls available in both tillersteered and centerconsole versions. Six months after having it the welds on the toons cracked on both sides. Available to boaters, its also the first choice of many pros when.
Feb 09, 2017 the revolutionary design of the mako pro skiff 17 cc has made it one of the most popular inshore fiberglass fishing boats in mako history. Mako pro skiff mods 2coolfishing mako boats, skiffs. A single passenger sitting on the bow can be enough to cause the painful tunnelslap in many small twinhulled boats when the flat surface of the top of the tunnel slams against the water, but perhaps thanks to those extra vs under the deck, the pro skiff 17 maintains a soft ride even when fully loaded. Thanks to our shallowdrafting advanced inverted v aiv hull, the mako pro 16 skiff cc provides the smoothest, driest inshore ride possibleplus, it delivers quick planing, brisk acceleration and a huge loadcarrying capacity. I am 100% confident that in the same situation a 17 mako would have had absolutely no problem. Just stretch out on the bow, hang your head over the rubrail, and take a gander below the waterline. A rugged and dependable offshore and nearshore craft, the mako 184 cc is built tougher than it has to befor everything from wreck and reef fishing to cruising the islands with family. The first weld issue, hewes told me i had to take the boat to the dealer i bought it from.
Right after our wedding in 2005, the floor on the boat seemed soft. Apr 05, 2014 because when it comes to a fishing skiff like the mako pro skiff 17, simplicity is a beautiful thing. These offshore and inshore fishing boats are crafted with a modified v hull design that provides a much drier ride at high speeds. These can be stand alone problems, or may appear in any combination of the. This cover does not accommodate ttops, radar arches, tow towers or tow bars. Mako pro 17 skiff launching and running offshore youtube. Mako was bought by johnny morris bass pro shops he also owns sea craft i have a friend who was a mako salesmen he had one of his customers walk up to him in outdoor world bass pro shop in fort lauderdale and hand him a very large piece of gelcoat. I bought a mako 21 lts from bass pro fort worth tx on may 17th 2014.
This boat can be rigged to suit your style of fishing. We tested this allfiberglass, foamcorefilled centerconsole complete with a fourstroke 60 hp mercury outboard. Mako has combined 45 years of experience crafting the most rugged fishing boats on the water with a nextgeneration hull design to create the pro 17 skiff cc. Early spring 2018 had to have warranty work on front deck were silicon was applied had cracks all the way across the floor where deck and floor meet,,took bps 4 months to fix.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. I bought a brand new z18 bass boat with a 175 mercury pro xs 2 stroke in. This cover is a custom cover for a mako 17 pro skiff 1018 and is covered under a 5 year limited warranty. The mako line carries sixteen models that are economical and can work double time as a fishing boat or for water sport recreation. No frills, tough, utilitarian, easy to keep up because theres not much too it, and not much to go wrong. It features the awardwinning advanced inverted hull that ensures excellent shallow water takeoff and an extremely smooth, stable ride with the driest ride in skiffs thanks to the integrated antispray design. That is the exact opposite of a traditional v hull. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Dealer prep and freight charges for the dealer location you select are displayed by selecting the view prices w prep and freight link. At 19 feet 4 inches long with a 96 inch beam, the mako pro 19 skiff cc can accommodate two anglers fishing sidebyside.
Nonskid surfaces on the sole, and standard bow and stern casting platforms make footing secure. It clearly has as much deck space as a 17 mako, as well as a classic 167 montauk. The first thing that happened was a crack in the bow. Inside youll enjoy 360 of fishability with huge nonskid casting decks fore and aft. Prism fabric is recommended for mooring, storing, or trailering. Bought our mako 21ft cc skiff from bass pro shop in concord n c on 721 17. Prism is a 9 oz twoply acrylic coated polyester duck. Thomas can run all day and all night on plane even with the low hp requirements and swears he can pole in 2 inch of water he has the pics to prove it.
Just wanting to get in contact with some owners or people who know owners of the new mako 17 pro skiff. Mako boats 171 center console for sale in calabasas, ca. Mako boats pro skiff series, which include 16 and 17 foot models, doesnt scrimp on the fishing features. The ambush skiff has really upped skiff lifes bateau build, a microskiff for skinny water ok, not a yak or canoe but pretty dang cool. The revolutionary design of the mako pro skiff 17 has made it one of the most popular boats in mako history. Mako inshore boats pro skiff 16 waylen bay marine stuart.
Sep 21, 2012 mako boats 17foot pro skiff is rigged to fish at an easyonthewallet price. Blisters are bumps in the finish, shown above after being ground off. I have a 26 year old aluminum boat 18 and after 24 years i replaced the floor and found one cracked floor runner where the. More then just stress cracks below the water line youtube. Mako boats pro skiff series, which include 16 and 17foot models, doesnt scrimp on the fishing features. Bought our mako 21ft cc skiff from bass pro shop in concord n c on 72117. Gel coat repair stress cracks, scratches, blisters. Take all who you intend to ride on it and hop in the boat while its on the showroom floor. Available to boaters, its also the first choice of many pros when preventing or. Repairing hundreds of fiberglass cracks to get ready for. If you cant get yourself over to the usa for a ride on a mako, why not search for one of these amazing uk options for under. View a wide selection of mako boats for sale in united states. Repairing hairline cracks and how to do repair gelcoat magicezy.
Previous episodes go over other types of fiberglass. I purchased a 20 mako 17 pro skiff, from tracker marinebass pro, in fort myers fl. Yet, because the surveyor encounters so many boats with stress cracks on the. I also will use it for gator hunting a few months out of the year. Imperfections in your boats finish can tell you about its structural integrity. Its cheap, it handles waves great for its size, its unusually stable, its inexpensive to run and maintain, its easy to trailer, and its cheap. A 17 mako is unsinkable as well and is alot less likely to become swamped than a 17 whaler. While the mako pro 17 skiff might look like a traditional flatbottomed skiff, its anything but the sameold, sameold.
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