[Tony Cav]

I bought a 1995, 14 ft, 9.9. side console, Grumin, bass-type boat with all the accouterments, like fish/depth finder, live well, storage, ect, 4 years ago and it was one of the best thing I could have done. Knock on wood, the only problems I have ever had has been when the fuel line is not properly attached. Other than that she has run like a dream. Crabbing in the upper Barney, hybrid fishing in Spruce Run, and Fluke fishing in the Manasquan River, in the time I have owned her she has brought me and my dog Maggie, hours of enjoyment with a minimum of maintenance issues. But I have been diligent about washing her down after any salt water adventures. This is extremely important especially for a boat not expressly designed for the marine environment.

For salt water, I fish almost exclusively the Manasquan River but sometimes it gets tricky with the wakes of the large boats. I always have to keep alert for wakes and waves. I have had it out in the Raritan bay but it was a calm morning. Once the wind picked up I have to get off the water. 14 foot with a 20 horse is going to fly but a boat that size and you have to be very, very cautious. I always keep the bow pointed in the direction of where most of the waves/wakes are going to come from. DO NOT EXPECT ANYONE TO BE COURTEOUS OF A SMALLER BOAT. In fact there are many people out there who will intentionally try to wake you.