posted 06-30-2005 03:13 PM ET (US)        

I'm very excited about the 190 Nantucket.

1. Has anyone put a T-top on a Nantucket? I like the utility that provides, but have not seen one on a Nantucket. There is a really nice 1996 Outrage 20 (CT) on Yachtworld with a great t-top setup. Seems like that top would work on a 190 NANTUCKET.

2. The 150 OptiMax sounds like the way to go. I'm not going to be in a position to buy for a 3-6 months. Should I hold out for the Supercharged 150 Verado? I'm leaning towards a four-stroke motor, for my own reasons (seen a few debates on here, and don't want to start another).

3. What seems to be the right pricing for a Nantucket 19? The dealer near me has a new 2005, with 150 OptiMax, Fishing Pkg, Bimini, Swim Platform for $35,900.

4. What is the preferred seating setup? Leaning post or pedestal seats?

5. Sounds like the Dauntless really does better with trim tabs. How about the Nantucket?

Thanks,

posted 06-30-2005 06:28 PM ET (US)            

I have owned my Nantucket for slightly over a year now and have put around 110 hours on it. I also have a hardcore flats fishing boat (actioncraft) that was just too wet and rough ridding for my young family, so got the Nantucket to allow them to join in on the fun more often. They love the Nantucket and overall I am fairly happy with it.
I have had very few problems other than one (see my post about the livewell) and this has been corrected in the 2005 models, so not a problem for you. My usage is 75% fishing, 20% tubing/skiing and 5% sight seeing. I would give it an A+ for family stuff, a B for fishing and an A for fit/finish. The service I have received from my dealer is outstanding!

Mine was rigged like the one the dealer near you has and was priced slightly less, but not by enough to fret over. I don't know where you are located, but boats down south are priced less than ones up north.

I don't have a T-top, but have priced one (@ 2grand) and will probably add it soon. The bimini is very nice but a pain fish around. I haven't seen a Nantucket with one anywhere, however I received an email from a Nantucket owner that does have one and he though that it unbalanced the boat. He also said he would not recommend adding one. That's the main reason I haven't added it yet .still thinking about it.

I have the 150 Optimax on mine and for my use I wouldn't consider less. Read what SalA has written on this board and I think he covered it very well. In my opinion he has the perfect engine on his....the Yamaha 150-4. If a Verado is an option, well that may be the ultimate.

I started off with the pedestal seats mainly because my wife wanted them. When I was trying out the boat I noticed that no matter how I adjusted the seats that it was uncomfortable to drive, couldn't sit and reach the steering wheel. I got them anyway because I stand up when driving and there was lots of resistance to the leaning post from the family. I never got used to the da*m seats so I now have the leaning post and when the wife goes along I put the seats in. I don't recommend the seats.

Trim Tabs I have Lenco 9x12 tabs with the indicator switch. I installed them myself, was an easy to do and took one afternoon. I have never heard anyone say I wish I didn't have tabs! They really make my Nantucket ride MUCH better. Highly recommended.

I have made several mods/changes to personalize the Nantucket for my use. The ones I like the best are- Removed the high bow rail for a low one, better for fishing.
Installed 3 batteries; wired so that 2 are for the 24 volt trolling motor, 1 for the engine. But I can flip the perko switch and use one of the trolling motor batteries for a backup starting battery. Also added 3 flush mounted rod holders to the area between the cup holders on the motor well. Never enough rod holders! The best change of all a Powertech 4 blade prop. I have detailed performance data if you're interested.

This is my setup:
Nantucket 190 w/ 150 Optimax
4 Blade Powertech Prop
Fishing Package
Bimini Top
Swim Platform
Pedestal Seats and Leaning Post
Custom Low Bow Rail
Minn Kota RT 80AP w/ copilot
Lenco Trimtabs
CMC Jackplate
Garmin 182C GPS
Lowrance LMS 330 Depth Finder
Icom 402 VHF with 4' Digital Antenna
More to come

posted 07-03-2005 12:06 AM ET (US)            

All this came to around $30K - the 135 motor (not the 4 stroke, I think) would have added $5k-$7k to the price, so I think your quote was fair. As others have pointed out elsewhere, prices are a little higher in the Northeast (please no comments, its all part of the wonderful USA!,) so your bigger engine may be coming at an even better deal.

posted 07-11-2005 09:35 PM ET (US)            

- 150 Optimax w/ extended 5-yr warranty
- Fishing package
- Jenson 4 speaker CD player
- Navman 7100 radio
- Navman 4350 fishfinder
- Bow cushion

$32,775

trailer was on a seperate bill since we bought in PA and had to pay title and taxes there, but boat in MD. Trailer was another $1,500.

posted 07-12-2005 05:57 AM ET (US)            

My set up is as follows:

Leaning post
Bimini top
Cooler seat wih backrest
Swim platform with ladder
Mills dodger
Mills console cover and leaning post cover.
Garmin 188
Standard Horizon Quest VHF
No Trailer.

To achieve the above, I paid about $38,000.

I like the leaning post a lot.

If you are not a big fisherman, I'd also lean towards the bimini over the T-top. The sun protection is so much better. I fish some, but mostly use my boat to explore and cruise with family and guests.

I don't have trim tabs, and don't feel there is a problem with how my boat rides, but that is not to say they wouldn't be better with tabs. Everyone who has them swears by them.