manatee

[icwebpeople]

im looking for a site or imfo on manatee boats

 

[b.gagnon]

Re: manatee

Good luck! I’ve been looking for years! They went out of business in the<br /> Late 80’s early 90’s (probably because they use more fiberglass than most any boat I have ever seen!!!) I have a manatee cud cabin and it is a very well made boat. The only complaint is the lack of storage.<br />

 

[DJ]

Re: manatee

They went out of biz. in the eighties. I also owned one-16' center console. I occasionally see one around.

 

[icwebpeople]

Re: manatee

yes very well built and lack storage but i love this little 15 open bow and would like any imfo out there on manatee. mine came with a chrysler 85 hp did all of them have chryslers.

 

[b.gagnon]

Re: manatee

They were built in Florida, and these boats can take a hell of a beating. I have a 1979 18’6” cud cabin and from the day it was purchased it has regularly seen 6’ waves and it handles it like nothing. Mine came with an inline 6 merc 115, but now I have a 135 evinrude. This boat has gone through 3 motors in its lifetime, and looks like it will see many more! What year is yours?

 

[icwebpeople]

Re: manatee

mine is a 1976 with a 18 chrysler 85 hp.<br />i just redid entire interior and am just waiting for new dist. cap and fuel pump kit to arive and complete engine rebuild.

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: manatee

Check out John Allmand boats in FL. Boats built like tanks and sleek through the water.