Shamrock boats ?

[Gregotis98]

I'm just starting to look for a new boat, and can't decide what I want. I'm selling my 86 18' Alumaweld center console V sled with a new 302. I do'nt use it much for what it's intented for, due to fishing by myself alot it can be hard to run the kicker when fishing in fairly fast water up a river and hooking a fish. I do more anchor fishing than anything or trolling for salmon. I'm just starting to look at boats with more V so I can get out in the ocean more and not get pounded. One boat I might check out is a Shamrock, and I was wondering if an of you have any experience with this brand of boat? They are'nt to popular in these waters up here, due to being made down south. PLEASE HELP!!!!

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[Chaps]

Shamrock, very high quality glass boats, unique straight inboard drive w/keel, nice offshore machine. Expensive but worth it, very highly regarded in other parts of the country. (I run a 21' aluminum w/outboard so no bias here)

[Mr. Fisherman]

Gregotis98,

I am doing the same thing. I have done some extensive homework and have a brochure on the new Shamrock line. They look impressive!

I think I would be interested in the 220 Walkaround.

You might also want to take a look at Grady White boats. They are well respected too.

The nearest Shamrock dealer is in Washington. Here is their contact info:

MURRAY WASSON'S KITSAP BOAT CENTER
Murray Wasson, Owner
3581 State Hwy 3 W
Bremerton, WA 98312
360-792-1013
360-792-0903
murraywasson@earthlink.net


Their WEB site is:
http://www.shamrockboats.com

Grady White can be seen at: http://www.gradywhite.com/top.fs.php3

I'm resolved not to buy another boat till I fish on it and like you, I am interested in spending a little more time in the ocean.

Good luck,

Mr. F.

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[Chaps]

. . . one caveat . . . with the straight inboard/keel you have the handling of a conventional single screw boat-totally different from any outboard, stern drive, etc. Low speed maneuvering will take some practice but the tradeoff (among other things) is practically zero maintenance