175 or 185?

Grab a couple throwable boat cushions if you haven’t already. They make for great back cushion and make for very nice recliner action when thrown in the corner of the front seats.

Walleyestudent Andy Cox wrote:

Wow…well that could be another lesson for other’s too. You first posted here on August 11 what you were thinking about and on August 27 you decided what you wanted and bought the 185. And then were fishing with it on Gull Lake this past weekend. I think of some other’s that had posted here about ordering a new boat at the boat show and then having to wait months with the delivery date continually pushed back. Who knows…maybe some are still waiting?
So in little over 2 weeks your thinking about what to get and now you’re already out fishing in it. Might be something to consider for anyone thinking about ordering a new boat.
Very nice rig BTW!

2018 models out on the showroom floor now.

Buddy picked his 2018 up yesterday.

Craig Sery wrote:

Walleye student, my in laws have a place on gull and my wife and I have wanted a boat for a long time, she fell in love with this one simply because the bow mount cushions so she could read while I fish…we can afford it so figured why not go all in? We’re not getting any younger and our kids aren’t either, may as well enjoy it!

Which is what I was pointing out. If you can find one already at the dealer ready to go that has most of what you are looking for in your price range, take it. The lessons learned are those that ordered boats last spring and were still waiting for them come opener.

While I do not have an Alumacraft, I would suggest that what ever model you choose, be sure to max out the motor horsepower. If getting the larger model means a smaller motor due to cost, I would suggest the 175 – if price is not an issue, the 185 might be a better choice. (My motor choice would be for a 4stroke).
bestfishes – jim