looking for a reliable good center console 17-19 feet.
Should I consider a Key West or Proline or Cobia or what is another good manufacturer? Will use mainly on lakes but also looking to go out in the ocean a few miles.
Viking,
I just recently got a 2010 Key West 176 Bay reef. I am really enjoying it. I haven’t taken it out in the ocean yet for near shore fishing but it has done well for the lake and inshore.
Mike V
I owned a 1720 w/ 75hp for years- it was a great starting boat( a little wet) I would run it offshore (I lived on the gulf then) a couple of miles- I would be a little more worried about doing it here - the 19 foot kw is a nice riding boat i’ve been 5 miles offshore here in one it was not very plesant out and it did just fine.
Key West Stealth
150 V-max
I wouldn’t recommend anything less then a 19ft boat to go offshore. I had a 19 ft SeaPro Cc and took it as far as 20 miles out on days with weather permitting. Had the weather turn on me and it did fine getting me home. Wouldn’t really trust a 17 ft boat for that. Go with the old saying “Go big or stay home”
A wise man once said “Do as I say not as I do” Good advice when I tell you that.