Best boats for the Florida Keys Part 1
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Deciding which type of boat will work best for you in the Florida Keys can be a challenge. Define what you're looking for, make a list of your must haves, then take your time and do your research. Part one is an introduction to our center console.
Great video! Looking forward to the other parts.
Coming up over the next few weeks, we are going to demo a variety of flats, pontoon and bay boats.
Ya know, if you “only” spent a couple extra Hundred Thousand Dollars ya could of had a new sparkling nice boat?
Well done. I too would rather be on the water versus working just to have a sparkling new boat.
I am not a fan of Mercury engines however. Seems I am always helping friends with Mercury problems and that cuts into My Fishing!
Ha, ha.
Glad you brought up the Mercury engines. I had the mid sections rebuilt last year, the boat goes in this weekend for its 100 tune up. I'm weighing if I should sell the Mercury engines now while they are in solid shape, or run them into the ground. I trying to justify the cost of 2 new Yamaha 4 strokes vs keeping the Mercury engines.
@@lowerkeyslivingI primarily fish solo and remote (Canada) a fair bit so I need Reliability first and foremost. My mechanic has been amazed at the number of hours I put on my Honda 200 every time I visit him.
Yamaha is the best way to go. Suzuki second best (initial cost less but over time the cost is more).
I also value my “Free time” much higher than my “Working time”. Thus, I am willing to “wait” till I can get what I know is best. I can not “afford” wasting my Free Time.
Lastly, wait time for a Yamaha may be a while. You will get pressure to settle with Mercury or Suzuki engines.
But, in the end, you don’t want to have to work so much you have to lose your Free time. Perhaps you justify it by the bucket of money you did not spend on a new boat?
Be Well.
@@kevinlynch6799 Thanks for the info. My mechanic/marina is the largest Yamaha dealer here in the Keys. He just got a set of 150's and 200's in. He is pricing them out for me. Stay tuned. Where in Canada. Grew up spending every summer around Lake Verendre (not sure if I've got the spelling right) fishing for Northern Pike.
@@lowerkeysliving Outstanding. I trophy Muskie fish Lake of the Woods, Eagle Lake, Wabagoon/Dinorwic and a few other lakes in Ontario, Canada. I have access to a Camp (cabin for us plus one for our housekeeper) on an island 30 miles from the nearest town. My two buddies (they run a Ranger bassboat) and I (Triton) have fished up into November when the bays are being frozen closed. Reliability is #1 when on the water. Years ago I was paid to raced sailboats on Lake Michigan (10 Mackinac Races) and while I love water, I know how dangerous it can be so quickly.
150hp engines will more affordable up front but, depending on how you run them (speed, duration and typical sea state), the 200hp engines may save you more fuel in the long run. Would be interesting to run the numbers. Might want to check for moisture and strength in the transom on your boat before the upgrade just to be sure all is well. For that matter, consider an honest, thorough hull and system (including wiring) check too.
Wife & I are going to be on Big Pine Key for March. Maybe going to Palm Beach Boat Show in March….cause ya never know!
I live by the motto: Buy Once, Cry Once. Ha, ha.