That is absolutely a great set up. Enjoy! Congrats!

Really , really nice boat! I was looking forward to seeing your new rig.

Very nice boat, looking forward to seeing your 2019 fishing adventures in her 👍

What a dream set up for a 185

Awesome boat buddy. I really like your videos. I've actually been eyeing your last boat. I might snatch it up.

Thanks for all the great information. Sweet setup. I'm looking to buy a competitor myself.

Awesome rig mate! 👍👍😍 Hope you enjoy and have fun with it.

@TheGrumpyFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

congratulations ... nice boat !!!

Wicked boat!! I love it!!

I needed this video! For the longest time I’ve wanted to run a Tiller 185. After watching this I think I’m sold on Single Console. You still have the amazing storage space( which is why I LOVE Alumacraft). I live on big body of water and Lake St.Clair can change on a time and I feel like having a steering wheel will help me have more control. awesome video. Yes, I’m super jealous of your rig!

@thedutchfisherman7078

2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely 100% right! I had tillers before too and now have a single console boat. I would never go back to a tiller again! The ride is so much better and comfortable. I wish I had done this earlier.

@MrCrybaby95

2 жыл бұрын

@@thedutchfisherman7078 I currently run a single console. it’s ok. But dang she’s a tiny boat. I guess you gotta start somewhere

Nice Video and good Job with the wires!

@TheGrumpyFisherman

5 жыл бұрын

I get wound up easily lol

very nice, life is short, thought your last boat was sweet, it's the reason I bought an Alumacraft.....

@TheGrumpyFisherman

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron!

Phenomenal,astounding video. It was to a T !

@TheGrumpyFisherman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching sir!

Nice!

Your last boat was awesome curious what made you go bigger and get a wheel boat not that the new one is absolutely gorgeous

@TheGrumpyFisherman

5 жыл бұрын

Horsepower. It's actually the same thing just bigger with more bells and whistles. Thanks for watching!

sweet...what Raber said.... you'd better catch or else!

Looks great! Idk if that motor is big enough though...

@TheGrumpyFisherman

5 жыл бұрын

As long as it's bigger than Jay's I'm happy Pat lol

Do you really need the Wave Wacker splash guards by the motor ? I love what you have done with your boat ! How many lbs. of thrust electric trolling motor is that ? I was thinking Lund 1750 Impact Side Console and now you have Me thinking one just like yours as you have a very nice setup !

@TheGrumpyFisherman

10 ай бұрын

I like the look of them and yes I can back up without even thinking about getting splashed 👍 80 lb xi5 for the tm

I am looking at this same boat but in the tiller. Other than HP is there any reason you chose the CS? In your opinion is the 90 under powered for the tiller version? Sweet Boat!!

@TheGrumpyFisherman

5 жыл бұрын

It was for me. Personal preference. With the 90 you'll likely get 36 or 37 mph tops on the 185. If that works for you go for it Otherwise same boat as in this video!

Quick question. How's the battery tray under the rod locker? I just bought a competitor 185 sport and looking to run 36 volt rather than 24, I believe it has 2 battery trays under the rod locker and not sure how well it'll all fit in.

@TheGrumpyFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Built for two group 31's. I have a picture of it on my instagram. You could probably get 3 in there with some serious hacking and mods... most put the third batt in the front storage compartment though. Thanks for watchin!

Sweet boat! Do you know the overall length with motor and trailer combined? Trying to squeeze one in my garage.

@TheGrumpyFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

22 feet minimum. Thanks!

Great boat, how often do u fish in it.

@TheGrumpyFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

As much as I can! Thanks for watching!

im ordering this same boat next year once i sell my tracker. Only thing im going to change is a evinrude 150HO with a 9.9 kicker and a extended back deck. dont really like where those seats are in the back.

@TheGrumpyFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

This motor gets me down to 2.5 mph with troll control. Trolling motor gets me to 3. You don't need a kicker if you want to save a bit...

@Dbars19

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrumpyFisherman yea, but some of the best musky lakes near me have a 10hp limit :)

@JK-mg8vt

4 жыл бұрын

Nice choice for the motor. I'm assuming it is an Etec since you did not mention G2. Burns less oil and fuel, never have to change the oil, and can winterize it yourself. No maint for 300 hrs or 3 yrs whichever comes first, no break in period and much lighter than equivelant 4 stroke. I have the Etec 135HO (tuned to be a 148hp)on a Competitor175 CS with 4 AGM batteries and a Motorguide Xi5 and can hit 50mph with a SS prop. Had to jettison the stock aluminum prop. As TGF has said the Alumacraft boats are outstanding. My only gripe is that the storage compartments do not keep water out. I needed to add weather stripping to enhance the seal. Good luck with the new boat.

Did you happen to look into hydraulic steering? I just use 15' mirrorcraft with 25hp merc. Here in Alberta we have mostly smaller lakes so 25hp is plenty. Im looking into upgrading my sonar to the 3 screen system similar to your last boat. Any tips or recommendations when looking into sonar.

@TheGrumpyFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Evan! I am far from an expert here but if you want tips I have learned on sonar I did a video called "what to get on your new boat" where I talk about how I go about selecting electronics... As for hydraulic steering this boat has hydraulic steering so not sure what the question is there lol.

@evanhammond7305

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrumpyFisherman hydraulic assist on a tiller is what i meant. Lol

@TheGrumpyFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

@@evanhammond7305 oh ok! My old motor was only a 60 hp so I have no experience with that Evan, Hydraulic assist is used on larger motors 150 and up so not sure sorry.

Can you provide a link for the travel stainless motor bracket?

@TheGrumpyFisherman

5 жыл бұрын

The company is Shoreline and it is called a Transom Saver. You can find them on Amazon and at Canadian Tire etc they are sold everywhere.

So I know everyone gets all defensive about tiller and wheel boats. But now a season is under your belt after making the change. How do you feel about Side Console boats now? Because personally that is what I am running now, and I would not have it any other way.

@TheGrumpyFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to do an update vid in the spring on things I like/dislike as well as more changes/additions I've made to the boat already. One glaring drawback to console is the amount of steering wheel adjustment required at trolling speeds vs my tiller. Other stuff too, and yes people get defensive over everything these days I'm not one of them no worries lol. Thanks for watching!

@thewhistler9775

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrumpyFisherman I do know about that issue, but I usually am using my minkkota on the bow to troll. A new trick I also learned is that you can also keep the main motor straight on low and use the troll motor just to steer as well. I got in some really tight stuff this summer with narrow channels through rice and other swamp. I ran the main motor and had my buddy sit up at the bow and steer as well, while watching for stuff. Having steering on both ends really made it fit into some very tight spaces.

Is the 24v trolling motor meeting your needs? Planning on getting the same boat but cant decide between 24v and 36v.

@TheGrumpyFisherman

5 жыл бұрын

24 works great on this size! There is also only built in slots under the rod locker for 2 batteries so it's been designed for 24 volt systems.

@JK-mg8vt

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrumpyFisherman 1st off, Congrats on a very nice boat. You can always mount a 3rd battery in the storage compartment to the right of the rod locker. I have the Comp175cs and have a MotorGuide Xi5 36v. I have the 3rd battery in that compartment along with the 4 bank MinnKota 460pc. Since you have quite a bit of space you could easily run a 36v troller.

@TheGrumpyFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

@@JK-mg8vt Thanks! I will be doing an update vid in the spring on it I've done a lot more clean up work on wiring etc... You are right tons of room, for me personally after using the 24 V system for the summer it's more than enough. It trolls up to 3.2 mph at full throttle. I already have 4 batteries in the boat adding a 5th would just slow the boat down lol. Thanks for watching!

Very good video big guy. I ve owned 2 crestliner 's. And I just sold my 2011 1850 . Had to put a new roof on my house and a new deck. I'm looking for another new boat. I'm looking at alumina craft pretty hard. Do you really like your boat

@TheGrumpyFisherman

Жыл бұрын

Thanls for watching Chris! In fairness I've only owned 3 boats, a Legend and the 2 Alumas now. I like Alumacraft because of the weight. Heaviest in it's class I believe cuts the waves like butter. Some deep v's have hull designs more geared for speed. I also love the compartment layout and storage with Alumacrafts. No regrets here yes, I love it.

@chrisbuccitelli9023

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGrumpyFisherman thanks for replying, one more thing how are your livewells . Are they working fine

@TheGrumpyFisherman

Жыл бұрын

@chrisbuccitelli9023 no issues so far sir.

What dealer did you get it from? Are they good to deal with? It is impossible to find a used competitor 185 tiller

@TheGrumpyFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Howell's Marine in Chatham, Ontario. Great to deal with this is my second boat from them.

What happened to your 185 tiller?

@TheGrumpyFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

It was a 165 and I traded it back to the dealer in the spring. I believe they sold it about a month later.

You said you were near Lake Ontario, where are you out of? I’m near Oswego.

@TheGrumpyFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Near Toronto! I just moved though up near Barrie, Ontario now!

@nybbhUSA

3 жыл бұрын

Love the boat, I have been considering that exact boat. My boat was hit while in tow by a distracted driver and he totaled it. Now i’m in the market for a new one. You’ve given me a lot of great ideas for my next rigging, I too love everything nice and neat.

hey man, where are you from. I am from around Windsor., just bought a 21 alumacraft 175 sport

@TheGrumpyFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I bought my boat down your way! I'm an hour North of Toronto!

@patrickhaskell2544

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheGrumpyFisherman maybe we can meet up one day and hit the water

What have you been able to get for top speed now that you’ve got it broken in an had time to tune it?

@TheGrumpyFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

About 47.8. I have tried a 19p 3 blade and got 46. The prop I am leaving on it is the 4 blade, rpms about 5450 with this one. I'll be doing an update video soon, tons of changes to it since.

@JSB838

4 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I have an 1875 pro-guide I put a regular 150 Merc four stroke on and am having trouble getting anything over 44mph with and can’t get my RPMs passed about 5450 Haven’t tried much for 4 blade props though

Shoulda just went 205 tiller new 115etec

@TheGrumpyFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

I do miss my tiller, who knows down the road...

Why do you need to go so fast in a fishing boat? Doesn’t it disturb the fish?

@TheGrumpyFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

I fish large Northern lakes. The less time I spend moving around especially in the fall where we only have 9 hours of daylight the more time my line is in the water. Thanks for watching!

Cockpit looks like a terrible place to fish. Tiller all the way.

@TheGrumpyFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, but when you want horsepower gotta do what you gotta do. Thanks for watching!

Nice boat. Us hillbilly's keep nice boats too. Even use grammar.

@TheGrumpyFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

lol don't take it personal, I don't do these videos to be politically correct. I use that term to describe unsophisticated country folk, I assume that does not apply to you. Thanks for watching!

@springermike9846

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh. No worries. Non of this should be personal. I liked your vid. Keep it up