I got a 1993 Mariner 150 2 stroke on mine. No oil injection. Mix the oil directly in the fuel tank. Only use rec90. Water flush with earmuffs and run gas out at the end of day. Have not had any mechanical problems in about 10 years. And that was not related to fuel. Had to replace the distributor.

Do a chart of the brands how you would rank them in quality.

I have owned a 1990 Bayliner Capri, 2000 Capri, and now own a 2022 Bayliner VR4, I have enjoyed these boats immensely. I have taken them offshore, used them for skiing and wakeboarding, fishing (although the VR4 not so much for fishing). The 90 had a Force engine that I wore out and had rebuilt, the 2000 Had a Mercury 125 that after 10 yrs I repowered with a Mercury OptiMax, (I loved that engine). All in all I think back that was some of the best money I ever spent.

Robalo is a good mid level boat with great layouts, Yammy power and great ride. Only better is stepping up to BW, GW, Pursuit, Scout Everglades.

As far as bass boats go Ranger and budget don't go in the same sentence. They have been one of the most expensive for 30+ years. Budget bass boats would be skeeter, nitro, triton & falcon.

I drink an ounce of 2 stroke oil once a week and haven't needed a doctor for 10 years!. 😂 Great podcast!

Thoughts on Scout 240?

About sea foam, do you also not like it for 2 strokes? My mechanic friend has been pushing me towards the mercury additive, but I've been stubborn...

My 16’ stonington skiff made in Stonington Ct with a 6’ beam is the perfect dry stable with 3 ft sides is a perfect skiff oh and a 25 evinrude good for 30mph

Thanks forgetting to my question. I was so grateful to hear you like Carolina skiff I just picked up a sea chaser 26lx. I’m glad I went with that over the bulls bay that didn’t even make the list.

Why is Action Craft never mentioned ? Seems like everyone ignores them. I’d argue they ride just as well as any classic flats boat, super solid and dry ride. My flats master 1810 stays dry in 2 - 3 foot if you know how to run the boat right. I know they dont compare to some of these super light skiffs when it comes to draft but I also trust my action craft running off the beach when the wind kicks up vs any ultra light skiff.

I had trouble selling my 14ft Mckee Craft even though it was a absolutely awesome boat and built really strong. Now i have a 17ft Mckee craft center console also awesome quality that i'm selling because i'm ready to upgrade again and i believe it will also take a long time to sell this one. To bad more people don't appreciate how good they are.

If you are buying a new 200/250 hp Suzuki would you get mechanical shifting or new fly by wire ? Thanks Jim schulz

I think skeeters start out at 50-60k I'm probably way off. But bass boats like that get expensive very quick.

Wish I could have got your opinion on Cape Horn. Like where you would rank them. I know they are built super well but have very few frills. Not sure how their price point compares to others tho.

Agree that some value boats are cheapened further by covering them with cheap accessories. Parker is a good boat because the hull is solid and she rides good as a first priority. Also agree with the Sportsman take. I worked at sportsman for a while and it's a lower tier boat for sure. Grady-White was at one time the best around. But they continued to put wood in their hulls and transoms until recently when they went to coosa. Be careful buying a used Grady. . Great content, as always, thanks1@

Half of those nameplates probably are owned by the same corporation, save small ones like Parker. The corps tend to make each nameplate upper, middle, lower tier etc.

I think the video and audio are out of sync by a half second or so

Did he say buy a mako ?

Thoughts on Release boats?

Is a 2000 sailfish 216 a good boat?

What do you think for a flats cat

Arron how could I pay you to consult for a purchase I want make I would like to have a 15 min conversation . Should I rebuild and repower a 1987 proline that I o. Should I rebuild a 1987 pro line cc repower or just buy a new boat ? Part of me wants to rebuild then I think some more and I think I’m just going to put too much money into an old boat I want to buy A 250 hp suisuki . Should I buy a new seachaser cc or rebuild id like to rebuild to get your ideas . I love your show . Jim Schulz Wallington , nj

Have you an opinion on Wahoo’s?

Star craft sport craft Cherokee

That will be awesome if you can make an extended video with a tier list of boats on center consoles