I have been boating most of my life in New England, but not recently. I grew up around small power and sail boats and spent many years with sailboats from 12 feet to 45 feet. I am looking in the Pacific northwest for a small boat I can tow with my Jeep Wrangler. I am planning to be in the Hood Canal, Puget Sound and perhaps the San Juan islands. The plan is to cruise some, crab, shrimp and fish some, mostly just my wife and I. Occasionally, I would have a couple of guests.
I have been looking at a used Hewescraft Sportsman 160. I visited a local dealer and he told me that particular model is better for lakes and rivers and would not be comfortable in any kind of chop. I looked at a Pro-V 18 and he also had last year's model of a Sea Runner 190.
The Jeep has a towing capacity of 3500 lbs so I think that eliminates the Sea Runner. The Pro-V would just about max it out. I would prefer a late model used boat, but new isn't out of the question. I don't own a home in Washington and stay in an RV when I am here. I would need to store it in the winter, when I am back in Arizona.
I have been out of the small boat world for a long time and don't know a lot about some of the west coast brands. I would love some recommendations for competitive brands and models, as well as any other comments you might have.
Thanks in advance.
I have been looking at a used Hewescraft Sportsman 160. I visited a local dealer and he told me that particular model is better for lakes and rivers and would not be comfortable in any kind of chop. I looked at a Pro-V 18 and he also had last year's model of a Sea Runner 190.
The Jeep has a towing capacity of 3500 lbs so I think that eliminates the Sea Runner. The Pro-V would just about max it out. I would prefer a late model used boat, but new isn't out of the question. I don't own a home in Washington and stay in an RV when I am here. I would need to store it in the winter, when I am back in Arizona.
I have been out of the small boat world for a long time and don't know a lot about some of the west coast brands. I would love some recommendations for competitive brands and models, as well as any other comments you might have.
Thanks in advance.
