Megalops Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Here's my vintage 18' MA in the keys. My brother & I would head way out for 2-3 days, fish all day, then move into slightly deeper water to sleep. (and escape the skeeters) Our boat has exceeded our expectations over the years. Every year in the keys we get comments from previous Maverick owners who had this hull design to never sell it, as they had upgraded and missed the older design's flexibility and ride quality. I'm sure it's not as shallow/quiet as newer boats, but for an all around flats/snook/bay family boat it's been great. This one was rigged for snook by the original owner, and has a huge live well in the right rear. If I need to go shallower I "dry it" up and float a bit shallower. The 130 Yammer has been a good engine. I wish it was the slightly newer saltwater series engine, and I've had to address some of the issues (shift shaft, etc) with the non-SW series engines. But all in all I cannot complain! While the new boats are attractive, I'm at the point where we'll keep this one going as long as makes sense. It's part of the family! Have fun, Alan Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluxe1891 Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 It is so true about never selling that boat. I had a 91 Deluxe that was very similar to that one and I am sad that I sold it. I do have visitation right for I sold it to a friend. Great boat!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barebones Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Now that's right brother I say the same about my 85 16' hewes. I like the old lapstrike designe myself and would not change it for nothing. Awsome pic and story keep enjoying that cl***ic maverick it look's nice.... :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady J's Guy Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Nice thing about that cockpit is you can actually lie down and sleep in it ... great set-up. I've got the same model and year .... that 130 was the best engine but we don't have that option anymore. You've inspired me with that tent idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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