Super Sport or Montauk

[BlackcatBoater]

I was looking last year for about the same thing- I had looked at Edgewater and Key West- both foam filled. There is a company owned by Chapparral called Robalo that makes a great 16' that wasn't that expensive, and had a Yamaha on the back. That was my choice until I found no local dealer, and I didn't feel like driving down to Mass for service, so that was out of the question. I found a great pre-owned Scout that I stole- and that's the route that I went.

[8gv]

My Edgewater experience:

My friend's 18' center console with a Yamaha 150. Extremely seaworthy, dry ride, quick to plane and the four stroke is pretty quiet. The boat is heavily built.

My 2001 14' center console. I first bought it to use in FL around St. Pete..
The water is very warm there, as is the air.

On one particularly hot day, with my family of five aboard, I took the opportunity of huge boat wake to test it's "unsink-ability". Burrying the bow into the wake my tiny Edgewater flooded to the gunnels.

Ten minutes later we were floating high. The drains and floatation worked as intended. It took a little more time for wifey to forgive me for the "test".

[Island Girl]

Personally the low seats of the Super Sport would drive me crazy. I like the comfort and the visibility on the Montauk. I have no experience with either, but a lot of docking experience. Being in almost a standing position on the Montauk would make it easier to move to grab the dock.

Let her do the test drive!

Just my humble opinion as a woman!

[ishoot308]

Thanks for everyone's input but a drastic change has occurred and my wife has decided on Bayliner's new 16' f-16 element center console with T top. This boat just came out on Bayliner's website last week and we had a chance to water demo yesterday. She loved it and that's all that matters.

There are no pics on Bayliner's site yet but boattrader.com has one that is close. If you get rid of all the fishing stuff, (electric motor, front fishing chair) and a little smaller this is it.... http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...-F18-102649108

Yes I very much know that it's not a whaler but it's still a nice little boat and the most important part is she likes it and is happy!! Happy wife, happy life!!

Thanks for everyone's input especially on the center console differences that really swayed our final decision.

Dan

[radiocontester]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Thanks for everyone's input but a drastic change has occurred and my wife has decided on Bayliner's new 16' f-16 element center console with T top. This boat just came out on Bayliner's website last week and we had a chance to water demo yesterday. She loved it and that's all that matters.

There are no pics on Bayliner's site yet but boattrader.com has one that is close. If you get rid of all the fishing stuff, (electric motor, front fishing chair) and a little smaller this is it.... http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...-F18-102649108

Yes I very much know that it's not a whaler but it's still a nice little boat and the most important part is she likes it and is happy!! Happy wife, happy life!!

Thanks for everyone's input especially on the center console differences that really swayed our final decision.

Dan

Congrats!!

[Just Sold]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Thanks for everyone's input but a drastic change has occurred and my wife has decided on Bayliner's new 16' f-16 element center console with T top. This boat just came out on Bayliner's website last week and we had a chance to water demo yesterday. She loved it and that's all that matters.

There are no pics on Bayliner's site yet but boattrader.com has one that is close. If you get rid of all the fishing stuff, (electric motor, front fishing chair) and a little smaller this is it.... http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...-F18-102649108

Yes I very much know that it's not a whaler but it's still a nice little boat and the most important part is she likes it and is happy!! Happy wife, happy life!!

Thanks for everyone's input especially on the center console differences that really swayed our final decision.

Dan

Congrats Dan! Having a happy wife is very important.
Let us know how it performs on the lake.

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Thanks for everyone's input but a drastic change has occurred and my wife has decided on Bayliner's new 16' f-16 element center console with T top. This boat just came out on Bayliner's website last week and we had a chance to water demo yesterday. She loved it and that's all that matters.

There are no pics on Bayliner's site yet but boattrader.com has one that is close. If you get rid of all the fishing stuff, (electric motor, front fishing chair) and a little smaller this is it.... http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...-F18-102649108

Yes I very much know that it's not a whaler but it's still a nice little boat and the most important part is she likes it and is happy!! Happy wife, happy life!!



Thanks for everyone's input especially on the center console differences that really swayed our final decision.

Dan

Very nice! Now you can get yourself a new toy with no guilt!

[brk-lnt]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Thanks for everyone's input but a drastic change has occurred and my wife has decided on Bayliner's new 16' f-16 element center console with T top. This boat just came out on Bayliner's website last week and we had a chance to water demo yesterday. She loved it and that's all that matters.

There are no pics on Bayliner's site yet but boattrader.com has one that is close. If you get rid of all the fishing stuff, (electric motor, front fishing chair) and a little smaller this is it.... http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...-F18-102649108

Yes I very much know that it's not a whaler but it's still a nice little boat and the most important part is she likes it and is happy!! Happy wife, happy life!!

Thanks for everyone's input especially on the center console differences that really swayed our final decision.

Dan

Looks like a nice setup, I may have to check those out.

[SIKSUKR]

Even that 18 ft seems like a lot of boat for 23,000.

[ishoot308]

Picked up my wife's new boat today! We ended up with the 18' instead of the 16' which I am glad of. Very impressed with the fit and finish of the Bayliner. We both love the T-top as it is rock solid and much better than the bimini option.

We named her "Lady Claire" after her mom who passed away a few weeks ago...

Here's a few pics...

Happy 4th everyone!

Dan

[ishoot308]

Here's another....

[ishoot308]

Last picture....

[Slickcraft]

Looks good, she must be happy. We will be ready for a ride on a calm day.

[Descant]

Aha! I bet the T-Top gets more hours than the 'toon. Nice boat for Mrs. 308.

[brk-lnt]

Looks like a great setup!

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Picked up my wife's new boat today! We ended up with the 18' instead of the 16' which I am glad of. Very impressed with the fit and finish of the Bayliner. We both love the T-top as it is rock solid and much better than the bimini option.

We named her "Lady Claire" after her mom who passed away a few weeks ago...

Here's a few pics...

Happy 4th everyone!

Dan

Glad to see I am not the only one who got their pockets picked by Ryan this week

Nice looking boat.

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by codeman671

Glad to see I am not the only one who got their pockets picked by Ryan this week

Nice looking boat.

Didn't happen until you post pictures of the new ride!

I live here... I am always Upthesaukee.

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Didn't happen until you post pictures of the new ride!

I live here... I am always Upthesaukee.

I will post in the boat pics thread so I don't turn this into a hijack.

The Element is a good looking boat for short money. The equivalent whaler would be at least twice that. I am a die hard whaler fan having owned a bunch but would seriously consider going this way to buy a brand new boat over a 10 year old used one at the same price. Been there and faced those problems.