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Old 02-03-2017, 01:46 PM   #1
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Smile Panga Question

Hey Guys,



Need some advice on a boat.
I have a 21ft Deep vee boat already with 2 stroke twins that guzzle fuel, i get about 1mpg to be exact. Need to upgrade or change this as this really limits my days at sea.
I stumbled on 25' Panga, needs some work, engine, etc.. i know they are economical, but get beat up in heavy or 3-4' seas. If i were to purchase this, i would give it tabs, console, and some nice electronics with a new 140 4 stroke engine. My consumption would drop. However, replacing the engine on my 21 is almost the same cost as buying and kitting up the Panga. Should i stick with my 21 and replace its engine or go for the panga?
I dont do a lot of inshore stuff, mainly offshore (5-15 miles out) and love to do long trips along the coast (30-100 miles down one way) so my 21 kills me on fuel. I also don't get good deals on boats and engines around here. There are no online forums, dealers or anything that point you to the right direction of boats. I live in West Africa, so seas aren't always friendly, but the diving and fishing are great. Also taxes are crazy high and shipping costs aren't ideal either. So purchasing another boat for 15,000 for example would end up costing me 30,000 delivered. My friend bought a 28 Sea Fox in the US, payed a total of 90,000 when it arrived after everything. NUTS.

Any advice on this? Any help would be much appreciated.
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