'87 Mako 224 w/ 2004 Mercury Optimax 225 in RI $15k OBO *REDUCED* - The Hull Truth

JoeyM · 08-20-2006, 11:39 PM

Putting our beloved Mako up for sale. We're the original owners and after 18 years of fishing for tautog in November in the cold, we finally want something warmer.

So here are the details:
-1987 Mako 224 center console
-Specs: 22'-7" 8' - 0" 14" 19 Degrees 25" 2200 lbs 112 Gallons
-New Lowrance 337c gps/chartplotter/fishfinder with nauticpath charts.
-New Jabsco raw water washdown pump.
-New Rule bilge pump and switch.

-Penn Downrigger swivel mounts, (downriggers not included).
-Boat is currently in the water in Warwick, RI. We have a great slip and you could have this space for the rest of the season and you have dibs on it for next season. This marina usually has a waiting list several years long. The space we have took us years to get and is in an ideal location.

-Boat is in nice shape, but we fish pretty hard. With a little restoration, this would make a really sweet fishing boat. Or leave it as it is (as we do) and still fish hard.

-2004 Mercury Optimax 225 hp, approx 135 hrs. This motor was professionally installed late in the season of 2004. Smartcraft guage pack and new Quicksilver controls were also installed. New stainless steel prop.

-2 new batteries 2005.

-Cox Super Loader trailer, all rollers good. Needs brakes. Strong electric winch, and new tongue jack.

-custom leaning post, which is in rough shape (easily restorable), but we have the original captain's chairs, which were never used and are basically brand new.

-boat has the original Mako canvas bimini top and bow dodger, which are in great shape

This boat is a classic and with the new power it's fast (have seen 47 mph on gps with light load) and get's great gas mileage. I have complete faith in this boat and trust it enough to take my beloved family far offshore.

Asking price is $15,000. For this price, you are getting a basically new motor and nice newgps/fishfinder with an almost free hull and trailer and a spot in a very desirable marina.

email me with any questions here:
manansal@hotmail.com

or call my cell at: 201-207-9371 (Joey)

sorry I dont have better pics. the pics on the trailer was when it was being repowered and its usually not that messy.

sams · 08-21-2006, 10:32 AM

What do you see for fuel concumption at cruise? What is cruise speed and RPMs?

Sam

JoeyM · 08-21-2006, 01:24 PM

sam,

shoot, i haven't been on that boat in so long so i am not sure. it doesnt have fuel flow guages so i wouldnt be able to answer the economy questions. as for teh cruise speed and rpm questions, i would also be estimating from recollections from last year.

i'm kind of guessing, but i think we used to cruise around 3800-4000 and that would be about 34 mph. i'll try to get better info if i can.

cabowabo36 · 08-21-2006, 04:23 PM

nice boat!! nice catch!.. what part of nj are you in?

JoeyM · 08-21-2006, 09:59 PM

thanks! i used to live in west orange...but then moved up north. still go down to perth amboy to see the in laws though.

plugmeister · 08-22-2006, 12:00 AM

Joey, I might want to look at the boat. Warick is only 90 minutes from here. The "restoration" you mention--is it cosmetic only?

Email Brooksie at teach819@yahoo.com

JoeyM · 08-22-2006, 08:52 AM

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plugmeister - 8/22/2006 12:00 AM Joey, I might want to look at the boat. Warick is only 90 minutes from here. The "restoration" you mention--is it cosmetic only? Email Brooksie at teach819@yahoo.com

i think so, i mean things like the teak isn't all oiled up. my dad still uses the boat during the week once in awhile. he doesnt like to take my boat out. it's just that he's probably used the boat maybe 3-4 times this year and it's not worth the expense to keep two boats for us.

i emailed you, thanks for your interest.

JoeyM · 08-25-2006, 11:21 PM

still lookin for better pics...

JoeyM · 08-28-2006, 08:21 PM

another pic:

bgreene · 08-28-2006, 09:39 PM

Cool pictures - especially the bait fish getting clobbered on the surface.
How's the transom of that boat - soft ? water intrusion ? cracks from the load of the big engine ?

JoeyM · 08-29-2006, 01:55 PM

thanks! no cracks in the transom. it was fine when the motor was put in. but we wouldnt object if someone wanted to have it surveyed.

JoeyM · 09-04-2006, 05:38 PM

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