My buddy is shopping for a new multi-species boat (probably Alumacraft 175 Competitor Sport). The boats rated for up to 150HP. Hears my question. On a bass boat I’d go for the SHO for sure, but on a Aluminum v hull boat, what are the pros of the SHO versus F series? He fishes small lakes for everything, some tube pulling and recreation with the grand kids. Dealer is recommending a 115SHO, I was thinking the 150F series would be a better towing, trolling, yet good performance.
What say you?
2019 Ford F-150 Platinum (3.5EcoBoost/10spd)
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When I purchased the boat in my signature I did a lot of reading on what I should hang on the back. In 2018 the max horsepower for my boat was 150. At that time AlumaCraft was letting you hang anything on the back and from all the research the F150 was said to be bulletproof. 3 days after my purchase Evenrude purchased AlumaCraft.
At WOT I run 48-50 (before T9.9 kicker) depending on water conditions and load. I would think if he hung an F150 on the back he should hit 52-54 depending on conditions..
Resale is always best when the boat has the MAX HP.
Last edited by Cover Dog; 07-19-2021 at 11:50 AM.
2018 AlumaCraft Competitor 185cs, 2018 Yamaha F150XB w/2019 Yamaha T9.9 kicker w/Trollsmarter
Heritage Custom Trailer w/Torsion axle / Vault Hubs & 4 step Trick Step
Terrova 80# 24v I-Pilot, GARMIN 126sv
Towed by: 2018 Chevy Colorado V6 Crew Cab 4x4 Long bed or 2016 Winnebago 38Q
150F.
It's as bulletproof as an outboard can be.
150F without a doubt. Between the 2 on a bass boat it would be the F, no question. CJ
2002 X19 200HP OX66 HO Vmax,HPDI lower, it lives, thanks Hydro Tec.
Not even close, hang the F150, you will be MUCH happier.
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