BROTHER LOOKING AT A LOCAL DEALER THAT GOT A 18 FT BUT i HAVE not seen any one on here with one yet... need infor quick!
BROTHER LOOKING AT A LOCAL DEALER THAT GOT A 18 FT BUT i HAVE not seen any one on here with one yet... need infor quick!
2006 RANGER 519VX
200HP MERCURY OPTI-MAX
Sole member of " THE FISHERMEN FOR LIFE" a fisherman that knows one can make the difference!!
618? Yes, there are several of us on this board. What do you want to know?
Great boat!
Get Outside! w/ Henry
http://www.youtube.com/user/fishon421?feature=mhee
do you love it? what motor & prop your running and is there any deals from BBC sponsors here better that this offer?
2006 RANGER 519VX
200HP MERCURY OPTI-MAX
Have one also. 150 Merc run a 21 Tempest Plus with 60 GPS 1/2 fuel load and tourament load 2 rather fat boys sitttin and hanging on. What else do you need to know?
Yes Frank, its a nice package w/ a 150 Merc-23 Tempest Plus. Handles and fishes great (really cant say enough about this part)! Ive had mine for almost a year and the more time I spend in it, the more I love this little boat. Best boat in its size for the money out there right now. Loaded heavy it runs 59 mph, light 63. No regrets here. Unless someone shows me something I like better, my next one will be a Phoenix also (just a few feet longer:).
Get Outside! w/ Henry
http://www.youtube.com/user/fishon421?feature=mhee
I have a 2011 618 w/175 HPDI 23M prop. I am a big guy 6'1'' 240 and it is more stable than my old 19X triton. Have not had it wound up yet but i have had it up to 64 @ about 5400rpm with me, a full tank of gas and one livewell full. This is my first yamaha and it is an unbelieveably strong motor. upgrade the tm to at least 70lb.
Overall I love the boat!
I have a 618 with a 175 Pro XS, 24 Fury, two HB 788ci graphs with interlink and an 80lb Fortrex. Best speed so far was 69.5 with a very light load. Tourney load, you're going to see about 64-66. But it rides, handles and fishes like a dream. The only regret I have is not ordering the boat with side imaging and at least one Power Pole
If you're a big guy like me and a few others on the board, you'll love the boat. There is PLENTY of room behind the console.
Brother is picking up the bird today!!!!!!!!! nobody from BBC chimed in a better deal and all you guys love your 618 with mer so with $28, plus out the door... he's now signed the papers on a red.white & black Sparrow......thanks all for the input!
Modified by Frank A at 2:05 PM 4/18/2011
2006 RANGER 519VX
200HP MERCURY OPTI-MAX
Thats a good price, a tad better than what I paid. Congrats to your brother, he will love the boat! Tell him to sign up and join us on the BBC!
Get Outside! w/ Henry
http://www.youtube.com/user/fishon421?feature=mhee
his a member "Bornfishn" his computer been out of order got it back online recently...give him shout out!
2006 RANGER 519VX
200HP MERCURY OPTI-MAX
I have a 2011 618 w/merc 150 21 tempest I just fished a club tourney last week my partner and I were coming in just over half tank, live well full , light chop on the water running about 59 mph wasnt wide open Iv had bass boats from 17 ft to 21 ft. NONE of them rode any better or fished any better than my phoenix
Get in touch with Jr at sportsman center and he can tell you anything you want to know
I did......your right.....Jr was very good to talk with. I could see me doing busniess with a man like him!
2006 RANGER 519VX
200HP MERCURY OPTI-MAX
Frank you will be hard pressed to find a better person to deal with than Jr, bought my '09 from him and my present rig that is due the 1st wk of May.
2011-721ProXp/250SHO
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