Thinking of getting new boat

I am thinking of getting an alumacraft 185 with 150 suzuki. I like fishing but need a family friendly boat to make it with while. Any advice on this boat and motor? Or other suggestions are welcome

Seems like that is good a boat for what your needs are at a fairly attractive price point.

my dad has the 140 on a 175 navigator (2012) and has nothing but good things about the motor (although he went from a f14 boat with a 15 go tiller)

I have been eyeing up the 185 trophy, it is a sweet ride. Plenty of room for the family and good fishing boat.

i like 185 trophy with Yama…still debate trophy or lund pro v.

Thats really what i am debating I cant find many reviews on Suzuki engines.right now they come with six year warranty

185 trophy is a great option, we pulled the trigger in 2015 and has been a great all around boat from family lake days to fishing salmon on the great lakes. Purchased from Lacannes in fairbult great all around experience. Good Luck in your decision.

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i like 185 trophy with Yama…still debate trophy or lund pro v.

X2 Yamaha F150 and 9.9 high thrust kicker.

You won’t fimd a motor better than the Suzuki. Sounds like a good combo.

I just purchased an Alumacraft 185 Edge with a 150 Suzuki SS. I have put a few hours on it so far and love it. Talk about power and quiet. Turn your hat backwards!!! Full tank of gas and 3 people in the boat I hit mid 40’s. 6 year warranty on the motor and about $1,000 cheaper than a Yamaha –
And that was not the Yamaha SHO which would be more comparable to the Suzuki SS. Suzuki’s are becoming more popular in MN. I live in Annandale – if you want to check it out let me know. It’s on a lift and in the water. PM if you have any questions. Chad

quiet is a big thing I noticed with my dad’s, he has literally snuck up on me at idle because you barely hear it running.
The 140 wouldn’t be a bad option either if they have one with it on. Only give up 10 hp for 25% (100 lbs) weight reduction.

Is it just me or are there Suzuki’s everywhere now?

My dad just bought a 20hp earlier in spring and maybe I’m just looking for them now, but man I swear they’re everywhere.

Was up staying a resort at Leech lake and all the resort boats had suzuki on them. Very quiet.

I also bought my 2015 Competitor with a 150 Yamaha from Lacannes. Boat and motor have been great and Lacannes is the only place I’ll go from here on out for future boat/powersports purchases and service. They’re two hours from where I live, but they’re great to deal with!

You wont find many reviews on Suzuki because they don’t have many problems and people tend to only write reviews when they have a negative experience. I am going on year 3 with my 70 hp with not 1 problem , and with 6 year warranty I am confident.

I wouldn’t worry about that motor. I haven’t heard anything bad about Suzuki.
Have a friend with a ’05 trophy with a Suzuki 175 and it purrs.

I would not go less than 150 on that boat. I have an ’04 Tourney 175 (rated for 175) with a 150 Merc and it is just right. The ’04 Tourney 175 is only 6″ shorter than the 2017 185 models. So you are going half a foot bigger than my 175 which is powered with a ’14 Merc 150 4S.

I’d lean towards running a 150-175 HP motor.

You will get better gas mileage from the bigger motor because you won’t push it as hard. My friend’s 175hp Suzuki on the 175 Trophy cruises around 3,750 rpm, in the mid 30mph range (35-37mph). Very easy on the motor and the gas in that rpm range.

In contrast, my 150hp Merc cruises mid 30mph range at 4k rpm. I don’t know his mileage at that range but my 150 gets about 5mpg when cruising in the mid 30’s. On paper, he should be doing the same or better with the 175 hp.

Check your local area for boat mechanics to verify they work on Suzuki motors. Some mechanics won’t touch them. Nothing worse than having to drive 45 minutes for servicing.

nhamm wrote:

Is it just me or are there Suzuki’s everywhere now?

Was interested to see last summer that the houseboat operator we used on Kab had repowered all their houseboats with Suzukis.

I know in the saltwater/offshore world, Suzuki got a big sales bump when the upper HP Yamahas were blowing powerheads. I’m sure that spooked a lot of potential buyers. There are certainly a lot more Suzukis out there now than there were 5 years ago.

I’d certainly consider one.

Grouse

Which boat is it? The Trophy, Competitor, Edge?

Trophy is what i am looking at. The edge seems to be a little too much sport boat compared to the trophy IMO

If you’re looking for an Alumacraft you owe it to yourself to check out Lacannes.

They’ve been around a long time and they take care of their customers.

I’d pullnthe trigger on the Suzuki in a heartbeat. Haven’t heard a bad thing about them. I know in the higher horsepower ranges they can be a little difficult to prop. I know on a lot of the 250s guys are turning 28-31 pitch props. If you have a Suzuki dealer nearby I’d roll with it. The Yamaha F150 is a solid motor also.

Jeez I saw Suzuki written so many times I felt obligated to chime in. Yes they are a great motor. I wouldn’t be afraid of Yamaha or etec either. Crossing Eyes has an etec on an Alumicraft and its a great rig.

I work at LaCanne’s Marine and would be happy to help you with a new Trophy 185 with a Suzuki or Yamaha. We have a couple of 2017s in stock and some 2018s arriving the end of June! There are rebates available through June 20th from Alumacraft and June 16th from Yamaha. Give me a call on my cell anytime, 507-330-0738.

In the last 2 years I have owned Yamaha, Etec, and currently Suzuki. I would highly recommend both Yamaha and Suzuki as they are amazing motors. I currently have a 2015 Alumacraft Trophy 175 with a Suzuki 115 SS and love both the Alumacraft Trophy and Suzuki.

I did have a Etec 115 HO and will never own one again. I had many problems and was in limp mode more than I wasn’t.

On another note I personally will not purchase a boat from any other dealer than LaCannes. I have worked with Nick LaCanne, Mike, Laura, and Ryan and they are great. They stand behind what they sell and have great pricing.

are the prices negotionable at these dealerships seems like when i talk to them they are pretty firm. I guess i do not buy new very often and need the advice from you guys

Pricing is pretty firm when standing in the showroom kicking tires. Go in the office show them you are serious and ready to buy.

i went to Lund dealership in Rochester today and i hate to see all boats sitting outside under the sun/rain without cover.! Urggggg 40k-50k boat.. i walked away.! Maybe check out Lacannes soon.( Trophy 175 or 185 with Yama.)

I hate seeing that. The Cabela’s in PDC has a few boats that they’ve had for 3 years+ that are completely trashed from sitting out in the sun.

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i went to Lund dealership in Rochester today and i hate to see all boats sitting outside under the sun/rain without cover.! Urggggg 40k-50k boat.. i walked away.

Yes, but what is a guy supposed to do? It’s not like ordering a boat is risk free. Just look at the threads we’ve had recently about long factor wait times and dealers blowing off delivery dates with customers left waiting into the season for boats they ordered months before and were promised by a certain date.

At least with a boat off the lot, you see what you’re getting.

Grouse