I assume your old Merc was a carb 2 stroke. If you liked the boat, why not repower with an ETEC, Merc DFI or 4 stroke? These motors get about double the milage as the same hp carb 2 strokes. Your 19 KW with a 115ish new motor would be fine for your needs.
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i have always liked the wellcraft v20, grew up fishing on my oldman's and i bought my own 3 years ago. relatively inexpensive $10,000 or less , lots of fishing room and very sea worthy.. 
I don't have a dog in this fight, nor am I working the boat show, or do I sell boats. But I DO have a 2008 238 DLV Carolina Skiff with a 140 Suzuki, so If your interested in hearing about a Carolina Skiff, I'm a little qualified to tell you about them.
As an owner I can tell you for the money it's a great bang for the buck, Will float in 8" of water, and skim across 18" & a great back bay & inlet boat. Likewise I have been to all the reef's and to 2FB from GE inlet with a stiff breeze at my back. I had to duck and weave on the way home, but NEVER felt threatened or unsafe.
I've been in 36' Regulators, Sea Vee's, and Juipters and been soaked to the bone. It's all about picking your days.
I know Fillet1 had a 198 DLV (so did I) and he's right, in a tight steep chop you'll get wet. One reason I stepped up to a 23 footer. Rides MUCH better than the 198.
The DLV is basically the same hull as a Boston Whaler at a 1/4 of the price.
The 4 stroke sips the fuel too.
Good luck.
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As an owner I can tell you for the money it's a great bang for the buck, Will float in 8" of water, and skim across 18" & a great back bay & inlet boat. Likewise I have been to all the reef's and to 2FB from GE inlet with a stiff breeze at my back. I had to duck and weave on the way home, but NEVER felt threatened or unsafe.
I've been in 36' Regulators, Sea Vee's, and Juipters and been soaked to the bone. It's all about picking your days.
I know Fillet1 had a 198 DLV (so did I) and he's right, in a tight steep chop you'll get wet. One reason I stepped up to a 23 footer. Rides MUCH better than the 198.
The DLV is basically the same hull as a Boston Whaler at a 1/4 of the price.
The 4 stroke sips the fuel too.
Good luck.
Glad to help I think you will like it.
I will be working the show and we offer both boat lines so I have no reason to steer him away from a skiff. I am not a sales man I work on boats day and day out. If it is repairing them or fishing I spend everyday form March to Jan. on the water. As for Carolina Skiff they make a great product and I do like there boats for certain purposes. The thing is that the nautic star is a much drier and smoother ride and cost less than and carolina skiff. I am only given suggestions to someone not telling them what to buy. I personaly own a nautic star and love the boat just as you love your skiff. It is all in what you like as a person mainly.I don't have a dog in this fight, nor am I working the boat show, or do I sell boats. But I DO have a 2008 238 DLV Carolina Skiff with a 140 Suzuki, so If your interested in hearing about a Carolina Skiff, I'm a little qualified to tell you about them.
As an owner I can tell you for the money it's a great bang for the buck, Will float in 8" of water, and skim across 18" & a great back bay & inlet boat. Likewise I have been all the reef's and to 2FB with a stiff breeze at my back, and had to duck and weave on the way home.
I've been in 36' Regulators, Sea Vee's, and Juipters and been soaked too. It's all about picking your days.
I know Fillet1 had a 198 DLV (so did I) and he's right, in a tight steep chop you'll get wet. One reason I stepped up to a 23 footer. Rides MUCH better than the 198.
The DLV is basically the same hull as a Boston Whaler at a 1/4 of the price.
The 4 stroke sips the fuel too.
Good luck.
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Can't take this guy seriously...he's a Cowboys fan... :wave:I don't have a dog in this fight, nor am I working the boat show, or do I sell boats. But I DO have a 2008 238 DLV Carolina Skiff with a 140 Suzuki, so If your interested in hearing about a Carolina Skiff, I'm a little qualified to tell you about them.
As an owner I can tell you for the money it's a great bang for the buck, Will float in 8" of water, and skim across 18" & a great back bay & inlet boat. Likewise I have been to all the reef's and to 2FB from GE inlet with a stiff breeze at my back. I had to duck and weave on the way home, but NEVER felt threatened or unsafe.
I've been in 36' Regulators, Sea Vee's, and Juipters and been soaked to the bone. It's all about picking your days.
I know Fillet1 had a 198 DLV (so did I) and he's right, in a tight steep chop you'll get wet. One reason I stepped up to a 23 footer. Rides MUCH better than the 198.
The DLV is basically the same hull as a Boston Whaler at a 1/4 of the price.
The 4 stroke sips the fuel too.
Good luck.
Just kidding...nice rig there.
I was thinking the same thing, how smart can he be.Can't take this guy seriously...he's a Cowboys fan... :wave:
Just kidding...nice rig there.
Sorry, early morning and haven't had the first cup of coffee finished yet.
That rig is a nice fishing platform for the calm sees and near shore wouldn't want to be in it in 3'+ chop in the bay.
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