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    New to me 618

    Pulled her home last night! 2012 618 Pro with a 2017 ProXS. Lucky to find this one, the seller was an awesome guy who really took care of her!
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    YOU are not entitled to what I have earned!!!!!

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    i've got a 2011 618 with a 175 ProXS .... you'll love it

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    well done! My 618 is 5 years old and I'd buy the same tomorrow. If you have any trouble loading or if you trailer long distances, feel free to PM me. I can share my experiences that might help. My trailer tows like a dream but is the only element of the rig that has given me any challenges.
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    Bought me a '14 618 also!

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    Good looking rig
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    Nice! I plan on ordering a new one before the end of the year!

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    Just incase you fish any big water. I would put mine up against any 19’ bass boat in rough water and even some 20’ boats. I had a Javelin Renegade 20 that handled rough water pretty much the same as my 618. You will be amazed at all the storage for a boat this size as well. Very fun to drive. Congrats!!!
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    Very nice. You will love it. I really love mine.

    My only suggestion is check the date on your tires and if older than 3 years and are Goodyear Marathons replace them as soon as possible. Learned my lesson lately.
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    Nice ride. Enjoy

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phoenix618Pro View Post
    Just incase you fish any big water. I would put mine up against any 19’ bass boat in rough water and even some 20’ boats. I had a Javelin Renegade 20 that handled rough water pretty much the same as my 618. You will be amazed at all the storage for a boat this size as well. Very fun to drive. Congrats!!!
    total agreement but at least for me the measures lie. my 618 would take a 18'11 box to fit it in if I removed jackplate and motor. With the jackplate and motor it is almost as long as my 1996 19'6 Ranger. The 618 rides every bit as good as my old Ranger and likely better.

    One day 2years ago my son and I were on a big bite on Okeechobee. next day the winds shifted but I wanted to go to same spot. We slow rolled over waves for 3 miles. When I got to the spot I could not make the first cast. I won't make claims about how big the swells were but image not being able to stand on the front deck without risk of falling down. I would not have made a cast if my boat was not 22ft long. 618 is very nice ride. Give me 2ft swells and it is golden
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    after having this boat a couple weeks it is all I dreamed it would be. Fishes and rides much bigger bigger than what it is, and my favorite part is how Phoenix doesn't make drastic changes year to year. The boat looks brand new.