I need reviews for MFG Boat

cenrique

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I am new at boating, and i have in mind purchasing a MFG boat, is this a good reliable boat?, any reviews will be appreciated.
I am planning on using it for light ocean fishing.

Thanks
 

JCF350

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Re: I need reviews for MFG Boat

Call and have him read the numbers off the tag. Left side transom bracket.
 

a70eliminator

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Re: I need reviews for MFG Boat

IMO that mfg is a very good boat, I have one similar in the 16' version 1967, the hull design makes it good for rough water, mine has that same "V" with the steep deadrise I think thats what it's called? I've been caught out in Lake Erie's 4 to 5 foot waves and it didn't take on any water just kinda diped down and poped right back up and over the waves, I wouldn't want to try to fish in anything over 3 footers and thats a rough day of fishing. If it's like mine at the transom you'll have a little well where the plug is for a bilge pump to set down in. I've had my MFG for 30yrs and never had any issues with transom rot and the deck is fiberglass, thums up for MFG.
 

cenrique

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Re: I need reviews for MFG Boat

IMO that mfg is a very good boat, I have one similar in the 16' version 1967, the hull design makes it good for rough water, mine has that same "V" with the steep deadrise I think thats what it's called? I've been caught out in Lake Erie's 4 to 5 foot waves and it didn't take on any water just kinda diped down and poped right back up and over the waves, I wouldn't want to try to fish in anything over 3 footers and thats a rough day of fishing. If it's like mine at the transom you'll have a little well where the plug is for a bilge pump to set down in. I've had my MFG for 30yrs and never had any issues with transom rot and the deck is fiberglass, thums up for MFG.

Thank you so much for all your help guys, I just made up my mind, i will buy it.
 

Mark42

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Re: I need reviews for MFG Boat

Its a good boat. Just check out that damage repair to the bow in the top photo. Make sure its solid, not just a bondo job.
 
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