Mako boats
 

Anyone have any experience or know anything about the newer model mako boats? I have heard a lot about them having problems with the caps on the hulls, however I don't know if there is any truth to this. Thanks in advanced for any info.

Not sure haven't ever heard anything bad about them really. However, I think there are better options out there. I looked at them a couple of years ago when looking for a new boat but I went with something else.

What model are you looking at?

sorry for the limited info, was just kind of looking at the 18 and 21 lts the two inshore models

I have a friend with a 18 LTS, 90hp Optimax. Nice little boat, doesn't take chop well, but should serve you well. There are better choices but probably not at the price point. If you fish a lot and fish Big Lake often or go off-shore I wouldn't go smaller than 22ft. If you are an occasional "office fisherman" like most of us, should be fine

This reminds me, I need to go fishing

I have an 18 LTS with the 115 Optimax. I don't have many hours on it (under 30) but I haven't had any issues with the boat. I'm having an issue with porpoising while trying to trim but I'll get that fix with a prop change hopefully. As for as the cap, hull or finish I can find any problems.


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yeah, I am just a weekend fisherman and I dont plan to do any offshore fishing. Just mainly fishing BL and am in need of something that can run across the lake. Its still a little while till I am ready to buy, but it will be my first boat and Im trying to learn what I can before I purchase. My favorite boats are the haynie z21's and the blazer bay 2170s, however I am trying not to spend more than 30k. I have found a few blazers and pathfinder that I like for that price range, but they are all older boats (2004-2009 range) and I dont know if I am better off getting something newer. My main concern is getting something that is reliable and wont be an endless fight. Thanks for the help and responses they are apprecaited.

210 Frontier for sale on this site, may be perfect for you