Pros and cons? Found one in interested in.
Pros and cons? Found one in interested in.
I’ve got an 02 and like it. Good performance, takes rough water surprisingly well and has enough storage room. It can get a little crowded with 2 on the front deck, not as stable as the widebodies but fishes good. Mine is an Intercoastal and I haven’t been in any other 18 1/2s so much better that make me want to switch, carpet or not.
I had a 08 for 10 years and it was a great boat. I put a 175 Pro XS on it and for that size boat if flew 65 on a good day.
Don Blume
2018 Ranger Z520C
2018 Mercury 250 Pro XS 2B525775 2-Stroke
Past Rigs
2008 Triton Tr186 with Mercury 175 Pro XS
2000 Ranger R73 with Mercury 125
1976 Basscat with 150 Mercury
I still have my 2006 TR-186 and I still love it. It's not a speed demon at only 55-58 mph (150 Optimax) with a partner and fully loaded with tackle. No issues with it so far; knock on wood. It's a very stable boat with plenty of front deck space for a 2006. I have no cons, but I know someone here will.
Had an 06 dual console with a 150 opti and I loved it. Traded it in last year for a bigger boat
Had a 2005 and loved it, had motor issues only reason I do not still own it
Have an 05 186 and love it.
2017 18trx, 200 proxs serial 2B401503
My 08 has been solid. I wish it had a wider front deck for sure. Also, I don’t like the front center hold. It goes all the way to the nose of if something slides forward its a PITA to get it back. It’s a huge space but not all of it is useable.
Bruce
2019 20 TRX Patriot
Mercury 250 ProXS Fourstroke
HDS 12 Live - Console
HDS 9 Live - Bow
My 06 tr186 has been rock solid light years above my previous nitro
Very good 18 footer!
2006 Triton TR186, 175 Optimax,
Had one and liked it a lot. Check the bottom good for Blisters.
I have a 2008 186 with a 150 Optimax and like it fine.
Fished as a non boater in many a 20 footer. They were all amazing, but I could not afford one.
My TR186 is is everything I need and more. Tons of storage, handles well, stable for it's size, and does 55ish w/ 150 at altitude. When I nose into deep cover and hear some branches on the hull I don't loose sleep. I fish it hard and it never has let me down.
The only thing I would change is having a single console. I'm a big guy and the extra space moving from front to back would be great.
Had a 2002 Tr186 long time ago, great boat. Problem from day 1 until it sold smelled like a gas station in the rod box.
Thanks guys. Thought I previously heard something about a gel coat or fiberglass problem
Bruce
2019 20 TRX Patriot
Mercury 250 ProXS Fourstroke
HDS 12 Live - Console
HDS 9 Live - Bow
Had an '01 for 4 years. Was a solid boat, and never had an issue. Johnson 150 on the back. Great motor. Just a little too small for me and all my stuff, and the second console always got in my way.
2022 21PHX
Previous boats:
2017 Phoenix 721 ProXP
2000 Triton TR186
I have a 2006 as well. Love it!! Only issue is the autofill for live wells. I strictly catch and release and would like to lose the extra weight of full live wells. Other than that, zero complaints.
plug the drain hole