The mariner is fine, I just thought I would get better performance from a new motor. I would like to hit St Clair and KY Lake this summer and was worried about the chance of having motor problems...
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The mariner is fine, I just thought I would get better performance from a new motor. I would like to hit St Clair and KY Lake this summer and was worried about the chance of having motor problems...
Pat, are the transoms strong enough for all of the weight if I were to leave them on? Especially since it is an older boat made with different materials than what are available now for construction?
Hello everyone, I am considering having a new 150 SHO installed on my 1995 181 SC. Currently there is a Mariner Mag 3 that weighs 390lbs, also the oil tank has been deleted. The new SHO motors weigh...
Thanks Scott, picked up a 24v 45” link model and a Helix 9 for it. Mega 360 is next.
Do you have the 45 or 52” model?
Thank you for all of the replies guys! I really appreciate it, I love this boat, when I took a test ride in it the previous owner did a 180 at 50mph and it turned like it was on rails, no slide, no...
I measured and cannot get a 36 Dakota battery to fit without moving my gas tank, which I don’t think will give me enough room anyway.
Hello everyone, I would like opinions/experiences with regards to putting either a 24 or 36v Ultrex on my 181. I fish mostly small (<700 acre) lakes with the slight possibility of going to St Clair...
Hello sir, I have a 1995 181 with a Mariner Mag 3 150. I added a 6” rapid jack and 2 8’ sportsman poles late last fall. I have not had open water to test top speed yet. I have been able to do hole...
Thank you Pat, Mark Croxton is about an hour and a half away so if need be it will go to him. On the 2.6 what should I be looking at for water pressure? Also to make sure that I am understanding what...
Ok, I am back at it with trying to get this boat dialed in. After getting some contradicting information from various marinas on my motor I decided to call Yamaha and have them run my serial number....
Has anyone ever put Power Poles or Talons on a Champion 181? Did it make a noticeable change to your hole shot or handling, I expect the top end to drop off a bit. I have seen ads for 181s that have...
Yes ma’am, I apologize, I am not dead set on selling the boat yet, I just wanted to get an idea of where to go with an asking price should I choose to do that. If I do sell it I will make sure that...
Looking for a selling price on my boat. It is a 2003 188 Elite dual console with a Yamaha 200 HPDI. The boat has the following: 24 Fury prop, new 52” Ultrex 112 with iPilot link, new Helix 10 mega at...
Would it be more stable than a comparable sized ranger, such as my old R71?
Have any of you ever had any problems with water coming in from other boats passing by? I see there is mention of them being “tippy”, is that to the point where you have to hang on to keep from...
Lea, I do have a 188, was considering selling it and getting a 181, that is why I am asking about them. I mainly fish NE Indiana lakes that are 600 acres or less, usually far less.
My previous boat was a Ranger R71 so this one is a lot bigger. If I have a partner in the boat and the live wells filled there are times that I cannot get on plane. How far do you guys usually fill...
Man, that thing gets on plane FAST! I just got a 24 Fury to try out on my 2003 188 with 2.6 Yamaha Vmax HPDI. I am hoping that I can get a better hole shot, with just me and livewells full it is...
Will do, thank you.
I was curious as to your experiences with in and over all satisfaction. Also if you have had it on any larger lakes and how it handled them.
I opted to just remove it versus cutting my rod box. I understand the logic of the safety factor when on rough water. For years guys ran boats all over the US without them, they focused on their...
Anyone in the northeast Indiana area have a model 181?
How far does the mounting board extend into that locker, it looks like my hull contour is pretty close to there, I don’t want to cause any structural damage.
I have thought of removing the hot foot, but have heard that it is a “safety must” when hitting bigger water. I would like to get on Erie, St Clair, KY Lake at some point.
