2-1/2 review of our MAKO 17 Pro Skiff...Would I buy it again?
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2022
- 2-1/2 review on our Mako 17 Pro Skiff. would we buy it again? watch the video and find out
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As of Dec 2023, same boat with a 75 HP Merc and trailer $28,595. With all options hydraulic steering, Bimini top, trolling motor, black hull wrap, Lowrance GPS: $34,360!!! Plus tax, at South Fla Bass Pro. Crazy
It's a shame how much they charge
I just bought one, i was told by mako, and bass pro that they dont make bimini tops for them?
@willhedington6225 sometimes you find Bimini tops specific for boats but actually all Bimini are universal. Yes they make some that cover. I see them down here all the time
I had an 18 LTS, it was my “do everything boat” so I don’t have to use my tournament Skeeter for non tournament fishing. We run those boats hard, you don’t want to break it on a fishing trip with friends.
The LTS treated me well. Slight warranty issues, nothing that kept me off the water. Seat replacement and a bilge pump. The bilge pump was changed in a day. It was garage stored, about 2000 hours on it before I traded it on a 2022 Nitro z18 Pro so my son could fish his high school league. He worked for me from the time he was 10, saved every penny because I promised him if he could buy a truck to haul it with, I would get him a boat. Just turned 16, and bought himself 2023 Colorado. He kept his part of the bargain, so I kept mine. Now im looking at a Boston Whaler for the family boat. We spend a lot of time in the salt. Something big enough for Tuna.
Makos are tough boats. Definitely worth the money in my book. I loved my LTS but they're too expensive now. The skiff is exactly what I need.
The 40-60hp Mercury motors are made in China. I bought the same boat and at 153 hours it developed a hole in the adapter plate. You might want to pull the cover between the power head and the lower unit and check it out.
I have a 2021 Mako Pro Skiff 17’ and my bilge pump stopped working. Do you know how to get to it? The life well is in the middle of the back.
Great video...Go Mako Boats I own a 2014 and love it. Keep up the great work and go fishing.
I'm a mako fan for life
Super informative
I wanted to get this boat but they were on backorder at end of 21, so I got a Coastal Skiff 171. I just looked at these again recently at bass pro and wow they have gotten cheaper with the trailer, way thinner steel now, looked like it would last maybe a year lol
Yeah I'm not a fan of the trailer situation
love my 5200 used it to fix the keel on my sailboat
Yeah no doubt that when that stuff is on IT'S ON
great info i have been looking at some mako boats
Great video. Great info. I’m interested in buying a mako pro skiff 17. I have a 18 Flats boat now. After owning the mako pro skiff 17 and having a 18 flats boat, would you consider going to the pro skiff 19 or do you think the 17 is sturdy enough and big enough to fish out of chasing redfish, snook and tarpon? Thanks
Thanks for watching the video. Yes I would totally recommend the 17 for running after the fish you mentioned. Here are the only downfalls comparing 17 to 19. Smaller motor options, shorter boat (less room) and fuel tanks. Other than that the 17 kicks ass. Now if I could turn back time I would probably go with the 19 ONLY because with the channel I now have camera gear and someone recording and a little more room wouldn’t be a bad idea. But again the 17 is a kick ass boat and will never be a bad decision. I had the 18 Lts and the 17 is more roomier and 3/4 the price. Good luck my friend and let me know with your decision and how it works out.
10/4. I am keeping an eye for either one. Thanks for the info
Great video. Really makes me question if I should go with this or the lts
Either one is a great choice
High quality video man. Quick question, I'm thinking about getting the 15 foot mako and was wondering how the 17 foot boat does in chop, I fish in big water at times and I'm unsure about it's ability to deal with waves
Thanks for watching. Well it’s a skiff so it takes the waves a little rougher than a traditional v-shaped bow. However with the hull design it’s does pretty well and it will surprise you being that it’s a “square” bow. I would recommend the 17 over the 15 just due to room. But the 15 is still a good choice. You really can’t go wrong with these style boats. Hope this clarifies your question. If you have anymore feel free to ask. Thanks my friend and good luck
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Love the video, love my 2022 mako pro17 w/75hp, I changed oil at 20hours , just about to pass 100hours for next oil change , no issues period!! Load it up, all the time , duck hunting, put 4 fat guys and all gear , still would go 32mph, lots of trolling and jug fishing for cats , so motor is running most of the time , have two 9 gallon tanks , but have gone over 40miles and not used one tank on a trip , yet
Hell yeah buddy. I have the 60 I'm sure you've seen. With 3 good size ol boys and full tanks with ice and fish we still hit almost 28. I'm completely fine with that. Thanks for watch my friend. Mako for life
I just purchased a 2022 17 Pro Skiff w/ 75HP. What’s your highest RPM range. With Guys on Boat, I was hitting 30mph at 4000 rpm’s. But I couldn’t get pass 4,500rpm.
I have the 60 hp and I het to 6100 before it starts to top out. You may want to change your prop pitch
But in all reality that's a good speed for that size motor
@@javierperez2168 mine has the 4 blade stainless, on 75hp , at wide open I can only get 4600-ish rpm’s , with no gear , 4 gals gas I can go 40, as I normally fish it gets 35+… 1-3 people onboard , 15gals gas , ice , gear , tackle , etc …. But I normally run 3500-4000rpms (28-32mph)
Great job my flat bottom beating me up I ll get one used 115/90 tops engine I have 60 yam on my express so far got 6.5 k I haven’t found a better boat I also use a 6 gal tank top off small equipment so there’s always freash going fishing Great review. How dry is it surely dryer than a flat bottom
Definitely dryer than traditional flat bottom.
How shallow have you ran the boat? And with what load weight on it?
I highly recommend not doing what I’ve done. 😆😆.
I’ve had her running in about 16-18” of water with 2 people in the boat. But that wasn’t planned.
I know people with jack plates run real skinny up to 6-7”
Curious..... you mentioned you used to have an LTS, my question is why did you change models?
I purchased my LTS used. The skiff is a lot cheaper
You said you had an LTS, which do you prefer? I want an LTS because im not a huge fan of how the flatbottom hull looks, but I can get over that with how much cheaper the Pro Skiff is lol, but just wanted to see which you would prefer if money wasn't a factor? Also how much difference in shallow water and rough water handling do you see between them?
It’s like choosing between a XL model and a Lariat if you catch my drift. Both are excellent but LTS has upgraded features. And those features are more expensive. LTS is a little heavier and a little more to handle for 2 man who fishes alone. The Skiff is really light and better for that feature. Too many back and forth vs this vs that. It’s really everyone’s gut feeling and pocket book
@@H.A.B.Outdoors I gotcha, appreciate the fast response! I think it just comes down to price honestly. Which the pro skiff I dont think is as big of a gap as it used to be to the LTS, because of how popular they've become, but still 10-15k cheaper. They are pretty similar in what they can do, yeah the LTS might be better in a way but the difference is not a huge gap, and like you said you can really only take 2 people on the LTS which sucks, I think ima go with the pro skiff and give it a try, might surprise me, thank you for the info!
@@ryanrivera3637 let me know how it goes
You get what you pay for Mako are the cheaper version of a Carolina skiff as a starter boat that can’t beat the Carolina skiff
I just bought a 2023 mako skiff 17cc with a 60 hp. When at 3-4 thousand rpm’s the motor seems to lightly jerk every second or two. Any faster or slower and it runs perfect. Have you experienced this at all?
I haven't had that problem at all. Have you done the break in time?
@@H.A.B.Outdoors yes. Bass pro contacted the plant it was made at and they claim it’s how the boat is supposed to be
@datboidil21 I don't think so. I've owned a few mercury from new to used and that has never happened and I've never hears of that. It could also be a fuel/spark issue. Its a pain but I would find a way for someone to hook up computer while running and see if they can see the issue.
@@H.A.B.Outdoors they did that and said there was no issues
Does it fit in the garage?
Yes sir it fits in most standard garages but at an angle
Brother,
That's just an outstanding review with maintenance overview & recommendations!
I love how you optioned it with that helm seatback! We're considering the Pro Skiff 17 as out top choice. Prices seem steep this year, like $30k+.
QUESTIONS:
- I see you have the 60hp, which is what I was considering ... because it's 100lb less than the 75hp... IF you were to order again, would you stay with the 60hp or go to 75hp??? 🤔
- I see the whale tail on your engine... does the 60hp struggle getting on plane with 3 full size guys???
- Do you think the 75hp option with that extra 100lb hanging on the stern, plus guys our size, & full live well put the stern down too much?
Cheers, Eric
I've never rode Ina boat with the 75 but the 60 is plenty. I've had 5 grown men and it planes off just fine. I've had the whale tales on all my motors. If I could turn back time I would still choose the 60 hp. Great fuel consumption and all around should motor and I think it's just right for this size boat.
@@H.A.B.Outdoors Thank you kindly for that reply. It's exactly what I hoped to hear. I'm searching for a 1-2yr old version. I greatly appreciate your excellent insight.
@erickessler6094 no problem my friend
I have a 2013. Checked prices recently, 30 plus.
It’s getting insane
I just seen a thread from like 2014 brand new was like 25, now youre looking at like 35-40 new with motor and stuff, crazy.
@ryanrivera3637 mine wine was 20 in 2020
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What do you use to flush the saltwater out the motor?
Man there’s a ton of different chemicals. But salt-a-way and CLR are the best. I personally don’t use anything but water. I plug the hose if and let it run for 15-20 minutes. Saltwater boats have different parts that resist corrosion better.
I just bought the 2023 Mako pro skiff 17 and want to run it in saltwater just was wondering what others use to keep away rust and corrosion.
@@calirob1982 is it the saltwater package
@@H.A.B.Outdoors I was told no, the only saltwater motors they have were 250hp
@calirob1982 regardless the motors nowadays are built with different materials than they used to be. Pick up tubes are way better than they used to be. Engine heads are better resistant also. Just makes sure you flush at least with water preferably with a filter to eliminate calcium buildup on motor and you'll be good.
These hulls look like they must be terrible in any kind of waves… what’s the truth?
They can be rough. But surprisingly they cut through water better than you think
I thought you were about to do a Kamala laugh...
Haha I don't think I could pull that off
hahhaha great video man, I'm about to buy one. And amen about sleepy joe and pelosi hahahahhha
Ha ha ha. I appreciate ya my friend
HAHAHAH love those comments Biden and elementary Pelosi and a beauty contest kamala and anything hahahahah
Lol. I'm glad someone thought they were funny. Thanks for watching
Mako should be ashamed of themselves! I just bought a newer Mako LTS with 40 hours on it and Mako is Garbage!!! their sealant they use is garbage! Just a warning to all Mako or other new boat owners. Reseal all of your openings to the boat. All drains must be resealed even if its a brank new boat or there will be water in the foam and or other areas and you wont even know it unless you go over it with a moister tester. Not to mention other things like the hardware they use is garbage. They didn't drill or form the main drain straight through so the drain is slanted so you cant get a flush seal and more chance for leaks in the foam. I am an aircraft mechanic that is a first time boat owner and my mako started filling up with water in an hour in the bilge area. After troubleshooting it found 2 of the 3 drains were leaking not only in the bilge but in between the fiberglass shell into the foam. The trim tabs are designed like a kid designed them with a solid plate with no hinges for the tabs. The trim tab screws were leaking into the boat because of the bad sealant. Also you should know if a company refuses to put out a fix for a well known issue like the live well problem they are garbage! The only good thing about Mako is the motor lol!! They could have prevented this by just spending a few extras $ on some quality sealant. Everyone that states they have not had any issues have not looked into the foam and how much water is in there.
I'm sorry that happened to ya. But both Makos I've owned have been flawless. Quality Control isn't what it used to be
@@H.A.B.Outdoors ya reading more into it quite a few people have water in the foam in their makos especially the skiffs and you dont really know its happening unless it gets to the point where you visually see your boat lower in the water than what it used to be or its sluggish. Don't know why they used open cell foam between the shell and other areas. I would say I drained two gallons from my foam. Well glad you got a good one!!! good video sir!