are the 20'master angler more desirable?

ricko · #1 01-19-2010, 05:39 PM

just was wondering if they are worth more because the made fewer?

eggsuckindog · #2 01-19-2010, 09:03 PM

The reason for me was the baitwell, here in Fla we use alot of live bait - the wide gunnels are really neat too, the GF loves that as you can sit just anywhere. Actually I think the design was done for the live bait crowd, in'75 it was becoming an important issue down here.

lunasea17 · #3 02-01-2010, 04:16 PM

Does anyone out there actually use the transom live well on a 20 MA? Mine is really stern heavy just with a 140 Suzuki. How much water do you put in them?

eggsuckindog · #4 02-01-2010, 05:02 PM

I do - with a 200 Merc and it drains just above the lift ring, holds alot of bait - my intake is at the bottom and seems to work well. A top intake would not do as well I don't think and make the flow adjustable.

lunasea17 · #5 02-01-2010, 06:10 PM

Do you use the origional plumbing?

eggsuckindog · #6 02-03-2010, 02:53 AM

They didn't come with any that I know of - we rigged the thru hull and sea cock at the dealer. Mine already had one when I bought it and then fills into the bottom of the well - although this wasn't a pretty install. The drain is just a standard 1 1/4" with a brass strainer thru the transom. I guess it might be possiable to exit the side but the well is pretty flush against the hull but would have a gap - that might wiggle a bit and be tough to seal. Be sure and mount the pump below the waterline or it won't draw right.

Mark · #7 02-05-2010, 12:56 AM

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just was wondering if they are worth more because the made fewer?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to the MA or the SF. I wouldn't buy a 'master angler' due to that 4" raised cap, which I think ruins the lines on an otherwise aesthetically pleasing hull. Others specifically seek them out. Worth more? no, not unless there is a buyer absolutely bent on having that model.

#8 02-05-2010, 09:38 AM

Mark,

What a great picture!! Gave me some ideas about an embroidered logo!!

Basspond · #9 02-05-2010, 12:11 PM

Having owned both models, I can say Mark's image right there is what made me go to the SF the second time around. What nice lines.

Mark · #10 02-05-2010, 01:31 PM

same photo, less fussing: