Wellcraft 180 Fisherman

[phatdaddy]

i used to fish with a guy in the early 70's that had a 17' bonita with twin 45 chryslers. never really ran that fast, but all he did was troll for kings. he was an old merchant marine chief and would not go out in a boat without twins... i agree with above, try it before you buy it.

[Curapa]

The 18' Fisherman is a great boat. Not so sure about 48 Johnsons on it though. Those are great motors for the right application but I would never imagine them as twins on my boat.

My 130 Rude pushes the boat right at 40mph and I cruise around 30-32. Curious to know what the top and cruise speed is with the 48's.

Sea trial it and let us know.

[Bruce]

As most have seen here I have an 85 180 Fisherman. The 85 model had the self bailing deck, so the 89 cutoff is incorrect.

My 140 Zuke 4 stroke is slow, I couldn't imagine 96Hp anywhere near enough for the boat.. Run it, see how it goes, and let us know.

Inspect the transom and the floor really close, make sure there is no rot.

Good Luck with it!!

[Curapa]

Originally Posted by Bruce

As most have seen here I have an 85 180 Fisherman. The 85 model had the self bailing deck, so the 89 cutoff is incorrect.

My 140 Zuke 4 stroke is slow, I couldn't imagine 96Hp anywhere near enough for the boat.. Run it, see how it goes, and let us know.

Inspect the transom and the floor really close, make sure there is no rot.

Good Luck with it!!

I forgot to add that to my post above. I have an 84' and it is self bailing as well.

What kind of speed do you get with the 140?

My buddy had a 120 Rude on his 18 Fisherman. The 120 had some work done, bored over ect.. His went close to 50mph.

Thanks for all your reply's. Good advise. Lot's of things to look for.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Thanks for the correction Bruce I wasnt sure on the self bailing deck.


I too would like to know how it runs...seems odd for twins on one..sounds interesting though.

120 here and tops around 36...cruise 28 or so comy. I def. want more power. I got a buddy with a 150 rude and his runs 56.

[Bruce]

Sorry been ignoring the forum for a while....

my 85 with the 140 gets 43mph at 5600ish...

I'm really needing to reprop I think.