lets see if the new pic works.
Looks good. Got any new numbers since you put the jackplate on?
boat picked up a couple mph with the jackplate. performance was better all around, but that was with a 200 efi. current motor is a 280 ros that is destined for another boat. with the 280 the best ive seen is 83.6 gps. still have some more props to try, just havent the time lately. gotta find it though the santee rally is coming up quick! mt
I came across this forum today and noticed that there wasn't any Quickfires posted. Here's my 93 F-18 that I call "Joe Dirt". Great boat, fishes fantastic runs like a raped ape just needs new carpet and seats. But the fish don't care!
WestyF18
What are your numbers on the F-18? Are you running a 150 or 175? Always loved the look of them. They look fast even on the trailer.
Thanks for the compliment Merc97. Ever since I saw Bill Dances Procraft in the mid 90's I wanted one. I came across this one used, after my brand new Astro FSX18 was totaled.
I have a 175 EFI with a 24 pitch large hub Trophy that's been played with.
I have run 71mph GPS fully loaded with a partner and his tackle and all the holes open in the prop. But it didn't like getting out of the hole that way. I have since added another battery (carry 4) and plugged two of the holes on the prop and lowered the jack plate ¼" So on a good day I'm running 66mph with both fuel tanks only ½ full.
If I was to lose the backseater and all his tackle I'm sure it would get back to 70 again.
WestyF18
Modified by WestyF18 at 6:28 PM 10/6/2005
Modified by WestyF18 at 7:51 PM 10/6/2005
Here's my Astro, 1997 Astro 2000, 200 Mariner Mag EFI, 10" Rite Hite Jackplate, Hot Foot, Lowrance X87 on the Dash and X75 on the T-motor, MG 757 12-24 Foot controlled T/M. I've had her since Oct 1999 and have had "Zero" complaints! Never been in the shop, routine maintenance, great running, great riding rig.
nice boat BOB
Them was really well built boats.....
Sweet boat Bob!!
Thanks, Guys. I love that rig! She's been extremely dependable and ready to go whenever I am and that's usually at least once a week often times a lot more, 12 months a year!.
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity,
nothing else matters.
1997 Jeep Cherokee COUNTRY Edition 4x4 4.0L
1990 Astro QuickFire 18FS 150 Mercury Blackmax
-Lowrance M68c Map/Sonar at Console
-Lowrance X67c at bow
-Lowrance in-dash Flasher (Bluewater Pro)
-Motorguide Brute 24Volt
-Jensen CD/DVD
-Neons that match the dash gauges
-Marker Buoys
-Custom Floor Mats
-4 Batterys
Modified by TeamBoatDock at 4:58 PM 2/7/2006
Hey, nice boat.I have a 97 astro 1800DC.Is yours an 1800 or a super pro,the seats are throwing me can`t figure it out.Anyways was wondering what jackplate you were running? what size your motor is? What prop your runnin?
Lookin to set mine up in the spring need to know what will work best,Thanks
This post is for mercury97!
2016 BassCat Cougar FTD
It is an 1800. It has taken me over a year to get it set up. I still have some tweaking to do. Best #'s yet is 67.9 gps at 5600 rpms with an unworked 25 tempest plus. I am about to put on a set of cut heads to bump compression, go up more with the jackplate and send my tempest to mark and let him work his magic so I can finally hit the 70 mph mark!!
http://astro18fsx.shutterfly.com/
175Mariner 26 degree 4 blade chrome prop
top speed 56ph Gps(ed)
Well every one let me know what you think
only a week old still not been out long on it it Friking cold in KS rihgt now
Modified by jimlmackjr at 12:45 AM 3/27/2008
Pretty boat! Saw one like it with red carpet at KY Lake last year.
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity,
nothing else matters.
Let me try this. Here is a picture of my 1700 Astro.
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