|
|
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Shaft length on 18 Fisherman
I am looking at a 1982 Wellcraft 18 Fisherman. No motor no trailer. What size shaft motor do i need for this? Also are these pretty decent boats?
__________________
1983 V-20 capsized. . . . in the garage. 
|
|
#2
03-22-2012, 07:28 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
All of the 18 Fishermans that I know of come with a 20" transom. Imagine a V-20 but 2' shorter, built like a tank. Heavy for an 18' boat, does well in rough water for its size.
__________________
84' Wellcraft Fisherman 18 / 96' Evinrude 130-Sold 20' Fisherman project underway www.ParkerFenceandDeck.com
|
|
#3
03-22-2012, 09:01 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
How does yours run with a 130? Are they good on gas?
__________________
1983 V-20 capsized. . . . in the garage.
|
|
#4
03-22-2012, 09:47 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
With the new t-top I hit 38mph the other day, but neither wind nor current were in my favor. Before the t-top I maxed out at 42mph. Ideally, I would want a 150, which is their maximum HP rating.
I have never actually measured the MPG so I can't give you an accurate answer about my fuel economy.
__________________
84' Wellcraft Fisherman 18 / 96' Evinrude 130-Sold 20' Fisherman project underway www.ParkerFenceandDeck.com
|
|
#5
03-22-2012, 10:11 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Not bad!! Also what size is the tank?
__________________
1983 V-20 capsized. . . . in the garage.
|
|
#6
03-23-2012, 06:49 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
Keep us posted!!...sounds like this could be an interesting project...pics if ya can!! Put a tape on that transom...only way to be sure...original owner could have ordered anything and previous owner could have DONE anything... Generally a 150 is gonna be a heavier V-6, whereas a 140 will be a much lighter 4 cylinder...usually I like maxing one out w/HP, but this ones right on the pivot point for me...I'd have to look closely at a 140 for an 18...just my 2 cents worth...
__________________
'74 V-20/ BF 150 '95 V-21/ BF 150 '84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc '87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha 
|
|
#7
03-23-2012, 07:54 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
20" on my 90' also. They are great boats..very heavy for their size so they handle the water as good or better than most 20' "newer & lighter" bay boats Ive been in.
I only get about 3mpg but thats due to the old thirsty 120hp Force. Mine will run 38 lightly loaded. Lord willing I plan on never parting with her.   
__________________
Really, who ISNT better looking than Charlie?
|
|
#8
03-23-2012, 10:10 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
AJason, Stinky's got a great example of a V18 here!!...and down in his neck-of-the-woods it's been well tested...if he's gettin' 38 outta his 120, a 140 oughtta get ya 40...
Ain't gonna steal Jason's thread, but Stink you sure have rigged your 18 out nicely!!...lovin' that lean post, bait tank combo...NICE WORK!!... 
__________________
'74 V-20/ BF 150 '95 V-21/ BF 150 '84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc '87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha
|
|
#9
03-23-2012, 10:28 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Thanks! I just had to show her off a little...i dont get the chance often with all these "big" boats around here.
  Ok last one, Ill stop! LOL
__________________
Really, who ISNT better looking than Charlie?
|
|
#10
03-23-2012, 11:03 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
Purdy work, Stinker...REEL Purdy!!...That looks like a dash I would set up...only two gauges; tach & fuel!!...  ...likin' that Starboard work...
__________________
'74 V-20/ BF 150 '95 V-21/ BF 150 '84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc '87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha
|
 |
|
|
Linear Mode
