Boat called grew 160 Musky.

[Guest Johnny Bass]

Anyone ever heard of these boats? They are really cheap. Sounds like something has to be wrong with it.What are your thoughts? Its fiberglass but it only weighs about 660lbs??? Nice front and back deck and the livewell looks decent.

 

http://boatlandcanada.ca/index.php?option=com_boatcom&Itemid=277&task=desc

Edited July 27, 2010 by Johnny Bass

[danbouck]

Anyone ever heard of these boats? They are really cheap. Sounds like something has to be wrong with it.What are your thoughts? Its fiberglass but it only weighs about 660lbs??? Nice front and back deck and the livewell looks decent.

 

http://boatlandcanada.ca/index.php?option=com_boatcom&Itemid=277&task=desc

 

Grew made some good boats, i didn't think they were around anymore

[ctdd2006]

I too thought they'd gone belly up! Their older bowriders were great boats.

[Terry]

I can't even find this boat on grews website

 

you can see it is a very simple boat not fancy at all

[Bigfisherman]

I think its made by the same manufacture that makes cutter boats, pretty reasonably priced for what it is. I'd have to see one in person, and test drive it too.

[johnnyb]

Grews are still around...lots and lots of them on Gull Lake in Minden....Canada's highest volume Grew dealership is down the road outside of Kinmount. Good boats...never seen a fishing model tho.

Try WALSTEN MARINE, JohnnyBass...they might be able to hook you up.

[GBW]

http://grew.ca/CutterBoats/2010Boats/160Muskey/index.html

Grew does make a good boat. I have a Northstar and if I were to buy that very same boat today it would be called a Grew.

*edit* I may be wrong but I think Northstar became Grew...

Edited July 27, 2010 by GBW

[fishnsled]

A bit more info here. Cutter - 160 On the Grew site it is listed under the Cutter boats.

[DRIFTER_016]

Seems like a pretty good price but I would go for at least a 60hp motor (it's rated up to 75hp) and a 55# trolling motor on it.

Grew has made some good boats over the years.

I also thought they were gone, but I guess I was mistooken.

[g_clot]

Nice looking boat for the price. (dreaming of richer days)

[Michael_Brown]

A good looking boat, with some decent options, made in Canada for a fair price....what a concept.

 

 

I had a good look at one of these last spring and it seemed a good deal, plus they are made right here in Ontario. Strong selling feature for me.

[Guest Johnny Bass]

Thanks for all the replies. Seems like a great deal. But 660lbs and made out of fiberglass? Apparently it handles waves better than an aluminum but that is the word of a salesman.lol

 

Comes with a 40 h.p 4 stroke. The only thing is I only want the boat for a year or two, then I want to get an 18+ footer with at least a 75h.p. but not over 90h.p.(burns too much gas).

 

I'm not sure I can get anything for this boat after a few years.

[Guest Johnny Bass]

One more thing. A fiberglass boat(as opposed to an aluminum) is less likely to leak after 10 years. true or false?>

Edited July 28, 2010 by Johnny Bass

[ohhenrygsr]

Both types of boats have there pro's and cons. Fiber Glass is great but if scuffs or gouges aren't repaired Osmosis can occur. Riveted or welded boats could crack or could have leaky rivets. All depends on type of warranty is given on both

[buckster]

johnny if in the future you are looking to get an 18'+ boat. A 75 isn't gonna cut it. You should be thinking 115 ish. fuel will probably run you more with and under powered 75

 

 

[g_clot]

In a few year I might consider buying it used off ya....

[Guest Johnny Bass]

Both types of boats have there pro's and cons. Fiber Glass is great but if scuffs or gouges aren't repaired Osmosis can occur. Riveted or welded boats could crack or could have leaky rivets. All depends on type of warranty is given on both

 

 

I like to ground my boats on shore to go for a swim or what not. Then a riveted aluminum would be better, if I hit small rocks and stuff and the boat gets scrapes?

[GBW]

you can get a hull guard.

[Guest Johnny Bass]

Whats a hull guard. How much does it cost and where would you buy one?

[GBW]

http://www.keelshield.com/

[GBW]

There are 8 dealers in Ontario too I just found.

[Guest Johnny Bass]

Thanks. No price and nothing in Ontario. I guess I would have to order it. Not sure I want to add too many accessories to the boat. I'm already adding a lowrance fishfinder/GPS if I grab it. Don't know how much the maps(the chips) are going to cost me though.

[ohhenrygsr]

specs from Grew

 

ull Length: 16' 0" (4.88m)

Beam: 7' 0" (2.14m)

Weight 1495lbs(*) (679kg) (*)

Fuel Capacity: 12gal (optional) (46L)

Maximum Power: 75Hp O/

[GBW]

Thanks. No price and nothing in Ontario. I guess I would have to order it. Not sure I want to add too many accessories to the boat. I'm already adding a lowrance fishfinder/GPS if I grab it. Don't know how much the maps(the chips) are going to cost me though.

I found 8 dealers in Ontario

 

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http://www.bridgeyachts.com/index.php?product=KS12WH

Edited July 28, 2010 by GBW

[Guest Johnny Bass]

specs from Grew

 

ull Length: 16' 0" (4.88m)

Beam: 7' 0" (2.14m)

Weight 1495lbs(*) (679kg) (*)

Fuel Capacity: 12gal (optional) (46L)

Maximum Power: 75Hp O/

 

The star means that includes motor and everything. The boat alone is like 660 lbs.

 

How much do the chips cost for the lowrance GPS Henry?