20 foot SF vs Master Angler

[captbilly51]

I'm considering a 20 footer have two to choose from a 1979 Super Fisherman or a 1978 Master Angler. Cost is not the issue but fishability & performance is. I would appreciate any comments.

[JohnS]

I had, past tense, a 79 Master Angler. My best friend, present tense, has an 86 SF. I have had the pleasure of both (I use his more than he does). Personally, the SF has less room up front because of the larger poling platform. The MA has much more room up front for moving around though, there is a tad less storage in the front compartment due to the fact that there is only one. The MA has the baitwell in the rear where the SF does not. The ride is comparable on both of them. The MA has a raised cap where the SF does not, not really making much of a difference in the wetness of the ride as both boats have/had spray rails on them, which by the way I suggest highly. His SF has a LARGE console where mine had a smaller but, much more usable console. I like the MA simply because it has more usable room inside if you are going to be doing any offshore fishing. If it is the flats or shallow areas you are intending to fish, and want the use of the larger poling platform up front, the the SF would be the way to go.

John

[captbilly51]

John;
Thanks for your reply. I plan on useing boat for patch reefs, sailfish & wreaks in the Gulf of Mexico or a widy day charter.
I'm buying the Master Angler. This will be a second boat for me I'm a Backcountry Guide with a Hewes Bonefisher already. You mentioned spray rails for dryness. Does anyone have info on size and placement of rails.
Thanks again,
Capt. Billy
Finaddict Fishing Charters

[Jason LaVey]

I have, as the name indicates, and 1984 20 foot Master Angler. I love the boat, decent storage, I like the bait well in the stern, but wish it was round...and Bigger. Nice dry (not) boat, but have had it 20 miles offshore in some snotty conditions and felt pretty secure. Good luck, either way your getting a nice boat! Jason