Alumacraft 205 Tiller

[Bigfishhunter]

This is exciting news so far, as there isn't really a lot of options in the 20' aluminum tiller class. This will create a bit of competition in that market, as the Alumacraft should be a bit cheaper than the Lund. I emailed Alumacraft about the 20' tiller class 4-5 years ago and the reply I got was that there wasn't the market demand for it. I'm thinking that they got more emails like mine. Plus the fact that some of their pro-staff, and their leadership are some pretty serious tiller guys.

[walleyeguide]

i pre-ordered a couple---will test drive at the dealer meeting in early august
if i can get one quick i'll do some test drives on the river

frank

[Hot Runr Guy]

Originally Posted by walleyeguide

i pre-ordered a couple---will test drive at the dealer meeting in early august
if i can get one quick i'll do some test drives on the river

frank

Hey Frank, what are you planning on hanging on the back?

HRG

Originally Posted by LOLLOL

Unfortunately there is gonna be 0 resale with a 115 motor on these boats, Mercury will dominate this domain as well. Its sad the other manufactures don't step up and make a big tiller system. Unless you get a warrior u have to settle for low horsepower if you don't want a merc.

Nice attempt at a Warrior plug. Great idea get a Warrior with a 200 OB Like everyone else (when they are rated for a 250 OB) and pay 60K.........way better resale potential there LOLLOL?????????? Alumacraft makes a great boat, have owned 3 in the past 25 years and they are committed to a boat that is both functional and economical to all anglers so I'm sure the price will not be that high. It's about time Alumacraft been waiting for a while! PS I have never seen the King Fisher models but with our strong dollar again venturing north will bring that price way down I bet?

[NascarManiac]

Interesting posts, I have seen the "fisherking 2025" up close and have to say this 205 A-Rod looks better, not saying it's a better ride, but esthetically looks more attractive!

[walleyeguide]

terry,
i'll have a 150 4-stroke on the back
first tests showed 47 mph w/ the merc

[Hot Runr Guy]

Originally Posted by walleyeguide

terry,
i'll have a 150 4-stroke on the back
first tests showed 47 mph w/ the merc

I think that's a solid choice for a 1616# hull. Hopefully Mercury creates a performance report on that combination in the near future.

Terry

[AlumacraftBoatCo]

Here are a few specifications on the new Competitor 205 tiller
Length: 20'6"
Beam: 95"
Bow Rod storage: 9'
Starboard side rod storage: 10'
Rear Livewell: 33 Gallon
Bow Livewell: 22 Gallon
Fuel Capacity: 45 Gallon
Max. H.P. : 200
Hull Thickness: 2XB - .200 bow to transom
Transom: all Aluminum 25"