Here's some Aries pictures

[slinkeey]

Did Aries recently go out of business?

[The Parts Mom / Carol]

There was another guy that had bought it and it was named Next Generation Aries. He used to come in here and get some parts but the last few times I have tried to call I haven't gotten thru to anyone.

[brushsjigs]

Yes Terry closed. Billy is not working on the boats any longer. The last I heard he had 2 boats to move and he was done. I have no idea what he will do with the molds.

[firstboat]

when did they stop using wood thanks

[tommoorehouse]

I happened to find this one online.

Aries Ram 204

[brushsjigs]

when did they stop using wood thanks

2001 full composite,,,,in 2000 they offered full composite as an option.
Billy built that boat. If I was looking I wouldnt be afraid of it.

[GPappy]

Yes Terry closed. Billy is not working on the boats any longer. The last I heard he had 2 boats to move and he was done. I have no idea what he will do with the molds.

Looks like they are up for sale. Went to look at the 204 referenced above and found this on craigslist.

Aries Boats

[slinkeey]

Billy O Williams?

[brushsjigs]

Billy O Williams?

If your refering to post #66,,,,yes

[slinkeey]

If your refering to post #66,,,,yes

Well damn.. Alwauys intrigued by Aries because of the WINNER connection.

[Aries 181]

I think I have this figured out. 03 Aries 181 being pushed by an 03 XR6.

Bill

[fishinFamily]

My first boat was (is? I still have it for now) a 1984 Aries 17 footer with a 115 Evinrude.

[Mopar1979]

New to the site 💪🏻 I just recently purchased a 1999 Aries 200XTE with a 200 Johnson motor. Has a slidmaster manual jackplate, renegade 4 blade prop. Love the boat but having trouble figuring how to get the holeshot time faster and also figure out why top speed is only 50mph with one person in boat. Love to see some pics of your Aries boat and dash up close. also does anyone have an owners manual for these boats? Thanks, Shawn

[Aries 181]

New to the site  I just recently purchased a 1999 Aries 200XTE with a 200 Johnson motor. Has a slidmaster manual jackplate, renegade 4 blade prop. Love the boat but having trouble figuring how to get the holeshot time faster and also figure out why top speed is only 50mph with one person in boat. Love to see some pics of your Aries boat and dash up close. also does anyone have an owners manual for these boats? Thanks, Shawn

What is the prop to pad measurement? What pitch prop are you running? I don't even have a jack plate and I run 59-60 on GPS if I want to go fast. Your boat should run mid/high 60's if set up right.

Bill

[brushsjigs]

Hey Shawn,
Your boat has an apx 1350# hull weight. With that engine and plate you should be running 72-74 top end. Im running a merc efi and Im getting 74 tourney loaded 76-77 by myself, with a 25 tempest. My cousin is getting 72 loaded, running a carbed rude. I'll find out the prop he is using tonight and I'll get back with you. I text him and neither one of us remember the prop to pad. I'll have to check mine tonight. If I remember correctly, that should be a 7" JP.. We are both running 3 blades

I dont have any owners manual's left but I do have the spec brochure on the boats. If that will do you any good, PM me your address and I'll get one in the mail for you. Or I can scan it and email it to you.
What does the inside of your prop look like,,black??
What kind of oil are you using??
Are or have you been using any fuel additives?

He is running a 14- 1/2X 24 Raker prop.

[Aries 181]