Just Ordered It !!!!

[Fishin' VA]

Just ordered my new Lowe Stinger 18HP !!! So excited, I can't wait. Been way to long being boatless.

Optimax 115 Pro XS, galvanized trailer with swing tongue and ratchet tie downs, 24v digital TM, and 6 gauge TM harness.

Anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks to arrive, I hate waiting!

[BarryG]

Congrats!

[croix-man]

Sweet!! be sure to post a few pics when you get it.

[JimmyT]

Congrats man! Im about to order a boat myself. Good luck with it when it comes in(hopefully soon).

[B.R.ONE]

Sounds good, congratulations.

[Dave 620VS]

[spinningreel]

Congratulations , What color did you go with? Also can the front livewell be converted to a extra storage compartment? Those are sharp looking boats, I prefer the white myself. Bet they are sweet to look at up close too. Bet they will run low to mid 50's set up right.

[jml]

I have been on the fence deciding between a Lowe 175 and a Tracker 175, to replace my small boat. I prefer Lowes livewells and rod locker. They look like great boats.

[Fishin' VA]

I went with the black, I looked the best to me.

Both livewells are on separate pumps, so turning the front pump off would do the trick. I'm planning on using the front livewell for my anchors and dock ropes.

I'm looking forward to working through the setup, I do expect 50-ish speeds.

For me, it was between the ST195 and the 18HP. The pad hull on the 18HP and the fact that there wasn't a ST195 within 12 hours to actually look at made the difference. Once I actually looked at the 18HP, I was sold.

Now I'm picking electronics, boarding ladders and other accessories.

[rebrom]

[spinningreel]

So did you get to view one in person before ordering? If so what are the rod lockers like? Will they hold over 7' long? Is a TM foot recess an option?


Modified by spinningreel at 6:39 AM 3/19/2012