Suggestions for good near-shore project boat.

[anamealreadyinuse]

I need a near-shore project boat max 10 miles offshore, rest in-shore. What is a good solid hull brand/model in the 19ft - 21 ft. range that can handle up to a 150 HP?

What are your suggestions to keep an eye out for to start a good project hull with?

 

[jigngrub]

For a project the best you'll be able to do is find one in the style you like with a good motor and then build it to the strength/durability that you desire.

Good motor, good trailer, rotten interior and cheap.

 

[anamealreadyinuse]

I'm guessing with my budget I'll be looking for something in the late 80's to 90's age. The Makos seem pretty decent and plentiful? Is that a good hull? What are a few other decent hulls from that time?

 

[anamealreadyinuse]

I'm guessing with my budget I'll be looking for something in the late 80's to 90's age. The Makos seem pretty decent and plentiful? Is that a good hull? What are a few other decent hulls from that time?

 

[zool]

Makos are decent hulls, but they tend to ride a bit wet, you will run across the normal deck/stringer/transom needs. I would look for the late 80's-90's 211 series. The earlier ones have a low transom cutout, and just a teak board to keep the sea from you. theres a decent array of Mako restos on the net.

http://www.classicmako.com/manuals/mako211/211manual.htm

19 foot is kinda a minimum that far offshore, imo, though ive done it many times in a 70's 19' winner runabout... I was young and foolish, depending on your home port, it can get very hair some days. Most quality 80's-90's center consoles in the 20-22 foot range should run at 35mph topped out nwith a 150...a bit bigger motor would be better.

Mako
Hydrasport
Grady White
Boston Whaler
Aquasport
Wellcraft
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