I’ve been around boats basically my entire life. My dad always had some sort of boat for us to play around in, from the time we were kids until I started buying my own boats. I’m 51 now, and I’ve lived in Miami since I was 2 years old.

I owned a bunch of junk boats over the years, and then a buddy got a 25-foot SeaVee that we would fish on, and I was like, “Man, this is what I want.” I ended up working for SeaVee for several years in production and quality control, and I saw firsthand the company’s dedication to building high-quality boats. I’m now the director of sales for U.S. boat shows at Informa.

I bought my first SeaVee in 2002, an older-style 29. I had that boat for 21 years and loved every minute of it, but I’m getting older, and it was time to move up. This past May, I sold my 29 and bought a 32B SeaVee. It was pretty amazing; I sold my 29 in about five minutes. That goes to show you how much people yearn for these boats. I knew exactly what I wanted. Everything lined up perfectly for me to sell my other boat and purchase this one. I got really lucky.

This 2015 SeaVee 32B with twin 300-hp Yamahas can easily make the run from Florida to the Bahamas, yet it’s still trailerable which is ideal for owner Scott Cohen.

There are two 32 SeaVee models, the 32Z, a newer model, and the 32B, which I have. Mine is a 2015, and it was in immaculate condition when I got it. It was a one-owner boat that had about 800 hours on it, with twin 300-hp Yamahas. This model is great because it bridges the gap between the 29 and the 34, which is more of a triple-engine center console. The 32 is the perfect size for me because it’s still trailerable. Right after we took delivery, we made a couple of trips to the Keys and then shot over to the Bahamas. I love the running attitude of this boat. It’s fun to drive and can take a pounding without beating the hell out of you.

The boat is ideal for South Florida fishing. We sailfish in the winter, catch tuna during spring, and chase snapper and grouper all year. We run a lot of trips down to the Dry Tortugas. We also dive for lobster and spearfish in the summer, with a bunch of Bahamas trips mixed in.

With the twin 300s, I can cruise 40 mph all day, and she tops out at roughly 55 mph. The boat runs phenomenally. I love it. I was used to the 29, which doesn’t sound much smaller, but making the move to a bigger boat comes with so much more room, and it’s a more comfortable ride. The first time we went out, my wife and I ran down to the Keys, and we were going through one of the channels when a big cruiser threw a big wake. She braced herself, but we went right through it. She looked surprised, and I said, “Yeah, it’s not the same boat.” The jump from the 29 to the 32 was like going from a Miata to a Corvette.

Living in Miami and having worked at SeaVee, I have a lot of friends there, and a bunch of my buddies also run their boats. It’s nice to know the company is right here and will help you out. My plan is to swap out the electronics and get the boat back to SeaVee to add a bunch of rod holders. I also want to put in a new stereo system and a couple of little things — that’s really all it needs.

I keep the boat at my house on a trailer. I’m used to trailering, so it’s not really a big deal. We launch out of Black Point Marina. From my front door to the marina is roughly four miles, and then it’s another eight or 10 miles to fishing. Depending on where we’re going, we can be fishing in about an hour.

The boat holds 310 gallons of fuel. On our last trip to the Bahamas, we crossed over, ran around for a couple of days and came back home. I think we burned 150 gallons.

From the company owners to the service the crew provides, SeaVee has been such a good boatbuilder to deal with. You’re always going to be able to get your boat in for service. And the SeaVee ride is fantastic. The fit and finish is excellent.

Sea Vee builds boats for guys like me who like to fish but also want a pretty boat to bring to the sandbar or just go cruising.