Alumacraft Boat

[Kevin]

Looking at a used 2001 175 tournament pro with a 4 stroke yamaha on it- Does anyone know anything about alumacraft???? Any help would be appreciated... Thanks, Kevin

[Dave in Mpls]

Alumacraft is a top notch company. If the boat fits your needs and is priced right, I would not hesitate.

Regards

[jigtugger]

Wouldn't be in Southern Minnesota would it? If so, email me because it might be mine that I traded a few weeks ago and I can answer all of your questions. If its not the same rig I am familiar enough with the model to probably be of some help to you.

jigtugger

ppaige@hkgi.com

[bountyhunter]

IF YOU DON"T BUY IT PLEASEEMAIL ME .bountyhunter@neo.rr.com I"VE been looking for a rig just like that .jim 330 875 4442

[Box]

Do a searh on "alumacraft" and you will see lots of info.

We are on our third, and currently on two. One is a '97 TP 175. We like them.

-Box

[hunter]

tey are good boats---from what i have researched--

[TomD]

My wife and I are on our 2nd Alumacraft. No problems with either one. Am currently looking at trading in on our 3rd. FYI.

[IaCraig]

Search the archives for Alumnacraft. there was a long post out here a couple weeks ago, mostly good things to say about them.

[bullfroglabat]

I just traded an alumacraft 175 magnum for a Lund 2000 fisherman because I needed a bigger boat for Erie. The Alumacraft was the best all around boat I have ever owned! It ran 42 mph with a Johnson 90 and was the best designed interior I have ever seen. In many ways I wish I had it Back, but I had some white-knuckle trips on Erie last summer and I wanted a Bigger boat. You can't go wrong if the price is right. BTW they have great trade-in value!

[Jerry]

Hi

I bought a TP 175 console last year
115 4 stroke Yamaha
Great rig
Speed = 40 to 45 depending on load, etc.
Stable
Good floor plan/layout
Had one small problem with an air ride seat which was replaced by Alum.

An extra set of rollers placed on trailor really works great.
Goes on/off like a dream.
Get trailor brakes if possible.
Also, wave wackers are a must if you back troll.

I think a stainless prop might be a good investment if you are interested in a few more MPH's
thx
Jer

[SnellTier]

Been looking at the Magnum 175 myself. It is rated for 130 hp ... which is in the neighborhood of where I want to be. The only thing keeping me from trading my Magnum 165 CS on it is the fact that one cannot get a port side console.

Nice boat.

[ken c]

tom---how do you like your 165 cs-------and what motor do you have on it_----thinking of getting one this wk end---

[SnellTier]

Hi Ken,

I love my 165 CS. It is a great boat with tons of storage. We spend a lot of time in it ... my wife, me, and our 2 black Labs (lol ... getting a little crowded which is why I am looking for something a little bigger).

Make sure you add Wave Wackers or when you slow suddenly you will take water over the stern and anything from the rear seat pedestal holes back will be wet, wet, wet. Wave Wackers will stop that.

Other than that, my only criticism is that I could not get a portside console (my wife is my fishing partner and I want her dry!).

My boat is a 1997 model and those were rated for 80hp max. The ones starting in 1998 were rated for 90 ... make sure you max it out. My 75 Mariner only turns 36 mph WOT ... which is disappointing for an 800 pound boat. But, this may partly be the engine ... my Mariner is a real dog ... I will never buy another Merc product (but that is another story).

Hope this helps.

TomD

[Ken c]

TomD---Thanks---how does it take the bigger waves??/and I was only going to put a 40 yamaha 4 stroke on it ---what do you think---Wavewakers for sure EH???? any thing else is apprciated as I am leaving to buy it soon--KEN

[SnellTier]

Ken,

It rides the waves well. I have been very safe in very rough water on LOW.

Max out the HP. Unless you are only going to fish small Wisconsin lakes forever. If you don't ... and you want to get onto larger bodies of water ... you will be sorry.

Yup, Wave Wackers for sure!!!! If you ever try to back troll (or even back up or stop suddenly) in rough waters without them, you will get a VERY wet butt!!! BEEN THERE, DONE THAT!!


A day spent fishing does not count against one's alloted life span

[SnellTier]

So, Kenny, did you buy the boat ... and what motor did you choose???


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[ken]

tomd- bought it for my dad---165 mag 40hp yamaha 4 stroke--wave wackers---x 15---minkota 50 powerdrive 12 v----bunk trailer transomsaver and rigged up---only $9700 think he will like it---doesnt fish big big water and if it is too rough he be in the cabin----thanks for the help----KEN

[SnellTier]

Ken ... sounds like a great rig for your dad. I bet he will love it. Also sounds like you got a great price on it. Good for you, guy. Mind telling me what dealer you bought it from????? If I upgrade to the 175 CS or the TP 185 I want to use a different dealer than the one I bought my 2 prior boats from.

tomd



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