From other reading sounds like dropping the Dominator and Trophy down to the third hole has helped with loaded down boats. May try that and report back. Currently set in second hole.
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I will not be taking a hammer to it! But if it’s what it needs alumacraft will handle it. I think it could be weight distribution. I have 4 batteries in it and we’re not small folks. I haven’t been in it enough since I figured out the live well leaK either. That was putting a lot of water in the very back which would lead to the bouncing as well. I figured I was having problems raising the bow so I should move weight back. I could be looking at that wrong.
I have spent a lot of time in the tournament sport. Very dry comfortable ride. (My favorite boat, other than an early 90s pro v) but lack of ski pole and the jump seats it wasn’t going to replace the Bayliner.
The Edge does everything asked, just need to fiqure out the balance, motor rigging or driving skills.
I added two photos, way back from kettle falls. Dad 350lb me 220lb, live well empty 1/4 tank of gas running about 30 mph, trimmed up to point of bounce. Spray well in front of windshield.
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I believe it is a porpoising problem. Spray is in front of windshield. In order to move back I trim motor up, when spray gets even with windshield bow starts to bounce. I trim back down. Spray back in front of windshield. Currently I have two group 31 batteries in the front two trays. Going to move to the back two trays. I haven’t looked into engine mount but that is my next bit to research.
I’ve had a 185 Edge since May 16. Couldn’t ask for a better layout. Maybe some tackle lockers with bins but overall very functional. Put a 2008 yamaha f150 on it with 17p reliance prop. Seems a perfect match. I’m 220 and it will pull me out slalom with 4 adults in the boat. Hits mid 40s but I’m not a speed guy.
I’ve had it on lake of woods and rainy. Seems to be a very wet ride and plows water.(yes I know where the trim is) I’ve read reviews on older models could be the back edge needing peened. Its got to go back because a hole in the livewell. Couldn’t figure out the amount of water in boat. Finally found a 1/4 inch hole in the live well. That may have had a little to do with the wet ride. I put silicone on a screw and plugged it,alumacraft wants to replace it, so I’ll let them, and have them look at the back edge.
I don’t mind the live well location. Used it many times and never had an issue getting fish in or out. Only live well complaint is jump seats are too comfortable. Two lazy clowns I fish with won’t leave them. Only time I can get one of them to move is when I need to put fish in the live well.
Overall very happy with boat. Going to try a few thing to see if I can get it to ride better. (Check engine mount, move trolling motor battery back, loose a few lbs ya know we’ll see what happens.
This boat replaced an 84 Lund, and a 2001 Bayliner. As far as fish and ski aspect it’s awesome. Plenty of room to sneak the slalom with on fishing trips. The looks one gets skiiing spot to spot, especially when you’re the only one with a full live well (Of fish, depending on trip was only half full of water).
I’m very happy with purchase, love the fuel efficiency of the 4 stroke. Love the ability to take advantage of afternoon heat while fishing, pop the ski pole in and spray some fellow fisherman (not that I would ever do that).
Pros: layout, dual function, easy to rig, stable platform, alumacraft customer service.
Professionally rigged via craigslist purchases, from the yamaha motor, lowrance gen3, motorguide xi5. Even a putz like myself can find and stay on fish.
