Jerry Mona

About Jerry Mona

Jerry Mona is an avid boater and angler and long-time boating industry insider. With over three decades of experience, he is often considered to be the leading research expert with boaters and has helped numerous manufacturers and trade associations to understand the needs, wants, attitudes and behaviors of boaters. He now shares many of his insights about boats and boaters for free on his BoaterInput.com website.

what our members are saying about their boats

2015 Skeeter ZX225

“This boat gives you a fast, dry, and smooth ride.”  (Overall Rating: 10)

Milton K., 2015 Skeeter ZX225

1998 Tiara Yachts 3500 Open

“Wide beam and large cockpit.  Love the open feel.” (Overall Rating: 9)

Rich G., 1998 Tiara Yachts 3500 Open

2005 Formula 37 PC

“The Formula brand is a well-built boat that uses high end components and has things such as fume detection for the bilge and other items like that are not seen on other brands. The seats are very comfortable and both interior and exterior are holding up extremely well. The boat handles great and has a very solid ride.” (Overall Rating: 10)

Capt Stubbing, 2005 Formula 37 PC

2013 Bryant 210

“Not many people are very familiar with Bryant but they build a quality boat that is a bit more affordable than some of the other premium names. I have had this boat 5 years now and it looks great and rides well.” (Overall Rating: 9)

Jerry M., 2013 Bryant 210

2015 nitro 27

“It’s the best all-weather boat I’ve owned for lakes. Handles just about anything that’s marginal to get back to the ramp safely. And plenty of storage room, actually it could be too much room at times.” (Overall Rating: 10)

Howard B., 2015 Nitro Z7

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“When I bought it , it was probably the best deal one could find for a fiberglass bass boat with absolutely no wood in it. The boat and Yamaha 70 have performed flawlessly for 12 years.” (Overall Rating: 10)

Jerome K., 2008 Stratos 176XT

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“This model falls into the category that most salt water fishermen refer to as “Bay Boat”. It has a center console which provides tremendous stability and a deeper hull than a “flats” boat for smoother ride on choppy water. The boat is made for fishing and has very few comfort features for cruising. It is not my favorite hull because it draws a little more water than some of the other shallow water bay boats such as Pathfinder.” (Overall Rating: 9)

Ken L., 2005 Key West 196 Bay/Reef

Robalo Cayman 246 SD“Great boat, solid ride… great bay boat for fishing. Fast with Yamaha 300!!” (Overall Rating: 10)

Rich N., 2023 Robalo Cayman 246 SD

2019 Avalon Excalibur“Excellent high-end Pontoon Boat with a 400hp R Mercury outboard Racing motor. Too nice to be a Pontoon Boat. Rear twin electric recliners.” (Overall Rating: 9)

Don M., 2019 Avalon Excaliber

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“We had a lot of fun using this boat the past summer. it can accommodate nine persons, has comfortable seating for all passengers, is easy to board for both passengers and water skiers, handles well in rough water, is easy to launch and dock, looks great on the water and drew lots of compliments from all who saw it on the water.” (Overall Rating: 10)

John S., 2022 Tahoe T18

2020 Kencraft 218 Bayrider“Great boat and a great price point. Carolina flare and deadrise makes for an exceptionally dry boat which I would expect from any Carolina boat builder that builds primarily for the Atlantic. This is not a shallow draft boat for its size, however….I would say it drafts in 12″ +.” (Overall Rating: 8)

Rich N., 2020 Kencraft 218 Bay Rider

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