Mako Pro Skiff 17 Review

March 17, 2021

I think it’s on 2cool, but search around and should find it easily. A hull new innovation) i am a big fan of the mako pro skiff 17.

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Thanks to the advanced inverted v hull design, the pro 17 skiff cc rides smooth and drafts shallow (just.

Mako pro skiff 17 review. I used to have a pro skiff 17 with mercury. Sold my mako pro17 sad to say but i sold my mako pro17 so i won't be frequenting this thread any more. In case you were wondering, the mako 17 pro skiff is not self bailing.

Unlike its larger cousin, the pro skiff 17 cc, which has an additional foot and a half of length and eight inches more beam, the 15’10” long, 6’0” wide pro skiff 16 cc is on the tender side. I'm glad another valleyite is on the forum/thread. I didn't fish today cause of the unpredictability of the rain.

There is a huge review and use thread on the mako 17. Console covers to ratchet covers. The fit and finish are pretty rough in.

It’s a quick, reliable, affordable and seaworthy way to get a family or handful of fishing buddies on the water. In case you missed my review (mako pro skiff 17 center console: 1 of 147 go to page.

I actually own a 2013 mako pro 17 skiff and i love it. If you read my original review of the mako pro skiff 17 ( mako pro skiff 17 center console: I had one and they are a solid boat for the money, but i eventually sold it as for the price i would have gotten a used poling skiff or brand new ankona.

It’s cheap, it handles waves really well for its size, it’s unusually stable, it’s inexpensive to run and maintain and it’s easy to trailer. Mako calls the pro skiff 17 cc one of its most popular boats ever, and no wonder. Thanks for all that goes in large part to its advanced inverted v hull, producing smooth performance, a quick hole shot, a dry ride and deft handling — plus better load carrying and more modest horsepower.

The patented advanced inverted v (aiv) hull design provides a quick holeshot, smooth, dry ride and nimble handling and maneuverability. It’s cheap, it handles waves great for its size, it’s unusually stable, it’s inexpensive to run and maintain, it’s easy to trailer, and it’s cheap. No major issues just some typical stuff on all of them.

Have not ridden one of the new pro skiffs but have ran/tested the 18lts. By sulthoni, on january 8, 2016, 20:18. Test your pump if you are going offshore!

The boat was on a legacy trailer inc dba rolco. It's more flats boat than skiff but fit and finish are nice and the pocket hull design is certainly efficient and capable. And even console and aft deck curtains.

Not every boat is perfect, and mako boats have their share of problems. It was a great boat for me and i loved tinkering with it but have moved on to something a little more age appropriate. It has a one piece, foam filled hull like a boston whaler, weighs just 1,200 lbs, and has a nice gel coat finish unlike the raw unfinished look of a carolina skiff.

These boats offer competitive pricing in the fiberglass boat realm, and because they are sold at bass pro, you should not have any trouble getting service or finding parts. Mako® offers a wide range of optional tops, covers and curtains to help owners personalize their boat to meet their own needs. I would add hydraulic steering as that was a major issue for us.

#3 · may 31, 2020. I purchased a 2013 mako 17 pro skiff, from tracker marine/bass pro, in fort myers fl. As we said earlier, mako has been around since the 60s, so they have a long history.

A hull new innovation ) then you already know i’m a big fan of this boat. I was the same going to just stay inside and it replaced my aluminum boat. Joined aug 5, 2013 · 10,698 posts #601 · aug 12, 2013.

Shifting my body weight was enough to get it rocking, and if more than one angler is aboard, casting while standing will cause a lot of motion. It’s ideal for all types of inshore fishing, and it’s. 15 is a bit small in my opinion.

It is a challenge when caught in the pouring rain to remember to keep manually turning your pump on as the boat fills and off when the boat empties. Instead i took my 4 boys. Mako pro skiff congrats on ur prchase!!

They have a mako skiff forum to address some of them. I have a few props and rigging items i will. The mako pro 17 skiff cc features an advanced inverted v hull design which helps it deal effortless with a wide range of conditions, from shallow water inlets to rough water inland lakes.

It draws just 8 inches of water.

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