Like many manufacturers Key West gradually switched away from using wood in the construction of their boats.

Mako boat vs key west. The MAKO 236 CC is a versatile midsized offshore boat with a fine balance of creature comforts and hardcore fishability. So this got me down to a Key West 176 and the Scout. But this was the case with the Key West 219FS and we discovered that no matter what the weather the Key West impressed.

On paper the Scout is a better boat. Mako Marine builds fishing boats for the serious inshore and offshore angler. I looked at boat shows dealers and marinas for almost a year before I pulled the trigger.

Ad Compare Top Key West Vacation Rentals Up To 75 Off. Posting a reasonable low-to-mid 40000 price tag performance was better than expected with a Yamaha F175. Mako Triton and Sailfish.

Its rare we get to test a boat over and over again in varying conditions. Ad Luxury Cobalt Boats in Lake Geneva WI. If so then why is the 239 deeper.

Boat has livewell outriggers upon request Garmin gpsdepth finder vhf stereo and 2 coolers. Mako Boats incorporate super-strong transoms plus a unique stringer grid system thats bonded to the hull to create tremendous structural rigidity. Taking a quick look a key west 16 skiff with 40 hp yamaha is selling for 14k Figure you can talk him down to 125k motor is worth 6k hull at 6k thats too much for that boat.

Very smooth and dry ride outperforms any other 23 foot boat on the market. If you have been waiting to find that boat that has been loved and cared for this is it. Fishboxes in the roomy aft area make fishing easy.