Hewes Maverick 18 Running Inshore and Offshore in 1.5 - 2 Foot Chop

[@davide3129]

I appreciate the feedback. I’m in a similar place, sold an east cape vantage which was sea worthy but a bit big for the flats and now trying to find a better compromise. Easier said than done. I’ve been looking at the 17 hox but like you fear it is a step too far back in terms of size. The -8 hpxv might be a great compromise but hard to fun and affordable one. Looking at some east cape options but not sure where I will land. I have a bay boat so I guess I can get away with a smaller flats boat since they serve different purposes but not sure

[@straightouttajupiter]

I don't know the east cape boats. As far as MBG in my opinion the Redfisher 18 is as versatile as any 18 foot bay boat. And for me, when I decided to go to a bay boat i went much bigger- 22 ft, which no 18 foot boat can compare to. And a lesser brand to keep cost low. Good luck

[@Viteri7]

I recently considered the Vantage, but skiffs are a compromise. The Chittum Islamorada might be the best of both worlds, just too expensive.

[@dirtyharry7616]

18 mav hpx carbon kevlar baddest skiff out there no doubt with the 150 sho yammy

[@straightouttajupiter]

Heck of a boat. Thx for the comment

[@dasbassfish]

noticed the jupiteR lighthouse, worked on the pilings there, yes no music great reel start to finish. maverick should give you a hell of a memo deal w trailer and all . boat is sick, typically the narrower poling boats dont bode as well on big O and such but fresh or salt maverick is fire

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thx. Appreciate that

[@straightouttajupiter]

To all who watch this video I wanted you to know I switched from the Maverick 18 hpx-v to a 17 hpx-v. Long story. I'll be posting on the new boat soon

[@lbbradley55]

I have never been in a Hewes they look nice but gee they are high $ are they worth it ?

[@UrbanFisherman]

Great boat 💯

[@straightouttajupiter]

indeed

[@A.Matt7]

looks like a good ride.

[@straightouttajupiter]

indeed

[@BradFyvolent]

I know videos never do the sea state justice but i wish the 1.5-2' waves on the west coast of fl were that calm. Everyone over here doesnt enjoy running their 36 cc's in 3' or or more

[@straightouttajupiter]

Ok 1 to 1.5

[@shaneellis6955]

Good way to crack a stringer, ask me how i know, i use to have a hewes

[@straightouttajupiter]

yikes

[@adirmargaliot1261]

Hi, I have 17 feet boat with 90hp, what would be the best time to go offshore? Safely..

[@straightouttajupiter]

just watch the marine forecast. I only go out when the forecast calls for less than 2 foot seas. Even if boat can handle, i am tired of getting beat up.

[@saltygruntfishing5248]

Nice boat!

[@straightouttajupiter]

agree

[@team-ul2qk]

How many pounds of trust is the trolling motor and do you have nav lights and if so where I've been trying to find a good place to mine? Love those mavericks

[@straightouttajupiter]

80 lb. Nav lights built in to the hull.

[@team-ul2qk]

Thank you

[@desperado3551]

Is that a 54" trolling motor shaft? If so does it still do a good job in chop without coming out of the water?

[@straightouttajupiter]

yes 54 inch. It comes out of the water in 1-2 foot chop and large boat wakes for sure. I pretty much only use it inshore and on flat calm days offshore

[@desperado3551]

@@straightouttajupiter good to know. I have an 18' Hewes and trying to decide between 54 and 60. My only concern is when I'm in the shallows, how high the head will be above the front deck.

[@MorrisMichael02]

I appreciate the demonstration of ride quality with minimal music. Any complaints or things you would order differently? I've been weighing 115 vs 150 power.

[@straightouttajupiter]

No complaints. Adequate power with 115. It will fly with 150.

[@alanjoseph986]

How far can you go off shore in a 18ft boat people say you can't really go that far cus its a small boat

[@straightouttajupiter]

I don't believe there is a limit as long as one takes into account fuel capacity/range and weather conditions.

[@prynceal6762]

@@straightouttajupiter Definitely %300 true...but I would only use it for what is built for

[@ryanrivera-z8j]

dang dude is a pro, id be flying all over the place going that speed lmao

[@straightouttajupiter]

Lol. Thx

[@Oakleyshooter]

Why the switch to an hpx-v 17? I’m kind of looking for an 18’ flats boat.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Thought 17 might provide similar function, but more efficient, easier to maintain, etc. I liked the 18 much better. 17 is a good boat don't get me wrong. I'm gonna post a review soon

[@straightouttajupiter]

I'm gonna put 17 up for sale soon. Main reason - I don't pole anymore. Great boat. Ordered a new redfisher 16. Should do all I want it to do. I don't need a technical poling skiff that I don't pole.

[@Oakleyshooter]

@@straightouttajupiter So going down a size again because you DONT pole? I don't plan to pole or pole much but I still like the thought of an 18' RF or Maverick for the extra room and design.

[@straightouttajupiter]

Actually the 16 red is pretty much the same length as the 17 mav but almost a foot wider and heavier and more stable. Since I don't plan on poling anymore I prefer the red. If you don't pole, consider the redfisher 18 for the same reason. It's also cheaper than mav 18.

[@dirkdiggler2586]

Curious what shaft length are you using on your trolling motor. I see you are not always using in calm water so I figured you would have good insight in that area . Thanks

[@straightouttajupiter]

60 inch shaft. Plenty long. Thrust is 80. I'm gonna switch to 120 someday cuz 80 not enough in string current

[@tombrown7577]

Why is it you never see a jackplate on Mavericks?

[@straightouttajupiter]

good question. it would help in very shallow water. not sure why (or if) it's uncommon

[@davide3129]

Doesn’t seem like you respond to a lot of comments but if you do, I would be interested in understanding the rationale of all the different boats you’ve had and the struggles in finding the right boat. I would say perfect boat but no such thing. The 18 hpx would be a highly versatile boat for what you do but then you traded down to a 17, a different boat vs the 18 and too small for the versatility you need. Then a red fisher and now a bay boat. You are all over the place lol

[@straightouttajupiter]

Hey i always answer. Just not when people ask where I'm fishing. That's not fair to other fisherman. The 18 maverick was a great boat. At the time I was poling and I thought the 17 would be easier. But I didn't like it. Too small. Waves crashed over the gun whale while spot locked in the inlet. When i stopped poling, I went with the redfisher 16. I needed a boat that would fit in my garage and the RF 16 fit the bill and was much more stable than the mav 17. When I moved to a new place with no hoa, and no need to garage the boat,I decided to get something bigger. I would have loved the RF 18 but the cost skyrocketed. So I went the bulls bay. 22 ft for even trade on my RF 16. Hope this helps.

[@Terridaoc]

u need trim tabs

[@straightouttajupiter]

Standard on all mavericks including this one. And discussed in the video.

[@Mrf36]

whats a hewes maverick lmfao?

[@straightouttajupiter]

Yeah old school mistake. Hewes used to be the parent company prior to maverick boat group.