ALUMACRAFT Competitor 185 Complete WALK THRU!

[@djbigdaddy71]

One of the better demo/review videos I've seen

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Thanks!

[@c.shoefish]

Sweet rig man. Ive been on a bass boat kick for years but started looking at these type of rigs...something like this is definitely more versatile, especially considering the type of fishing I do.

[@SolidMango-gh3jk]

Kickass boat!

[@johns2453]

I have a sc and tiller Lund. the tillers are better for me without that console being in the way. that's a great looking boat man

[@Nick_Hunter2]

They should make a 18 foot tiller bass boat, all deck and storage with just barely enough room for two seats….that’d be sweet

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Dude right!

[@jvmonline586]

Great review it helps alot. Awesome boat aswell. Thanks alot

[@demetresichinava5088]

Yamaha 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mikekenner9218]

Dream boat!!! All that room

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

I’ve been loving every minute in it! You should get one!

[@drdavewi]

Looks like a great boat. Thanks for the review.

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Laid out much like my 1850 Pro tiller. Love it!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Right on!

[@section8outdoors]

Really good review Kyle! It looks very user friendly.

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

It's pretty roomy lets get you out in it!

[@kross1261]

I have the same exact boat, motor and trolling motor bought in 2020. Tons of room which i really like. Best bang for your buck back then. Sounds like Alumacraft has jumped up the price very close to the Lund Pro Guide which I would get now for the same price. BTW You can fit up to a Helix 10 in the storage which I really like to use. The ladder I thought was a bit strange until I started thinking about how would I get back into the boat if I feel out especially as I’m getting older? Makes a lot of sense. Hope you’re enjoying your boat!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

You bet man it’s amazing boat!!

[@celinel7262]

Super super fishing Boat 👍

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Thank you 👍

[@gregdeguerre8804]

I love that boat. I have a G3 1710 sportsman with the same vmax 90. I’m seriously considering selling or trading it in for one of those with the same motor. I have a 13.5x16 prop on my vmax 90 and the G3 runs 38mph on gps. There’s so much more storage on that boat than the sportsman.

[@TylerMerkatoris]

Appreciate the review, helped me decide to get the same boat. Loving it so far! Only question, what are your prop specs? Not seeing the speeds you were reporting. Thanks!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

I have a 17pitch

[@cb62benson30]

Very nice Boat im jealous

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Thanks! Get yourself one!

[@mrwho2118]

Nice rig! I got a new trophy 185 in February, great boat as well, BUT if I was getting something just for me to fish out of and no water sports and cruises with the family I would have a tiller competitor for sure

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Oh yeah I hear ya my tiller style may someday come to an end!

[@friendlyfishingguy9556]

Lol the net to the fingers

[@ovepettersson6035]

Nice boat ! I think i need one 😅 ! But the whife think its more importent Whith a better roof ! 😉

[@jonfriesema8787]

Looking at the same boat...love the competitor...you ever consider getting a kicker

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Probably not

[@christianyuzicapi-bod9082]

What do you run the electronics off of, the starting battery? If so, do you ever worry about them draining that starting battery while the engine is off? Great video thanks for sharing

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Yes, I’ve since added a second starting battery in series

[@reelangling9108]

Nice Boat man!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Thanks!

[@canescrap106]

Nice boat you big dope.

[@bryanwiitala8854]

You mounted that transducer on the port side of the transom, how's the interference with that? It's usually a no go.

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

None been great my other competitor 165 was also on port side and did fine as well

[@jtn-minn8105]

My boat doesn't have quite that much storage...But once a year I dig through it and remove important things '"junk" that seems to accumulate in my storage compartments. I see you too will be soon be enjoying that important tradition:)....very nice boat!!!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Haha yeah! I get ya completely and yeah that needs to happen soon! I've only had it for 3 months!

[@claudedesrosiers7687]

Now I know why I love my ranger for 20 years Does compartment bills so cheap Won’t last

[@michaelcogley3150]

Thanks for the tour. I am looking at the 175 tiller. I would prefer the 185 but it would not fit in my garage. I am looking into pricing the boat out among a few dealers. We'll see. Do you think two Helix 9s would drop down in the compartment?

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Might be a bit tight but if you haha be them on ram mounts you might be able to sneak them in there

[@erichildreth7562]

Great review and thanks for showing all of the compartments and how big the fuel tank is, not too many people share that information. I plan on getting a boat in the near future and speaking of fuel how long does a tank of gas last with your style of fishing if you don't mind me asking please? Any information is appreciated and thank you!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

It last me about one and a half two weeks!

[@eddietrevino]

@@Wisconsin_Fisherman I’m looking at ordering a 185 just like yours are you happy with the black shell vs silver bottom also with the driver chair would you recommend or not recommend armrest chair?

[@malcolmsmith4007]

Hey Kyle I live in canada Nova Scotia an right now I have the 165 competitor I’ve had it for six years now the time has come for me to either sell it out right or trade it in…I’m looking at either getting the 185 competitor like yours or the 205 competitor which is 20 feet an the 185 is 18 an a half the 205 has two more seats in the bow an abit more room around the helm area…I’m up in the air on what which boat to get I think both boats are pretty much the same no matter which boat I get I’ll be get the 115 Yamaha four stroke…which boat would you get

[@neilzuege7698]

Sounds like there's no antenna hooked up if you cant get any radio.

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

I’ve took it apart and it’s all hooked up

[@shoenee_1039]

Very sweet rig sir, how much draft does the boat have when you and the love are in the boat?

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

I’d guess about 20” or so

[@JustinHallowesOutdoors]

I'm curious, does the engine have an alternator, that charges all the batteries I'm assuming so. but im curious how it works

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

The starting battery is charged by the engine yes. The two batteries for the trolling motor have a built in charger attached to them that I plug in at home

[@JustinHallowesOutdoors]

@@Wisconsin_Fisherman thanks. is there any way possible to hook up the trolling batteries to the on board charging system. or would that be to much for the engine?

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

You could, but you would not want the trolling motor to be able to draw from the starting battery. They make a Dc charger that will charge them off the engine

[@JustinHallowesOutdoors]

@@Wisconsin_Fisherman that makes sense, thank you

[@timczajka9275]

Kill cord law only applies on federal waters.

[@yakcatdrifter6820]

What’s overall length with trailer ? Garage fit thanks and good review

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Not sure off hand around 26’

[@mitchellbarrett2270]

Great review Kyle! QUESTION about your Competitor. Do you have hydraulic steering on your motor? How does the boat handle with or without the hydraulic steering? I'll be getting one soon, Thanks!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Hey Mitchell, the boat handles pretty good without it! Defiantly need it on the 150's but they do make a kit for the 90 I don't think its necessary at this time. Thank you!

[@mitchellbarrett2270]

@@Wisconsin_Fisherman Thanks for the fast response. Did you run the motor without the whale tail at all? I have the same motor coming as well. Also, do you plan on getting a Vantage (to reduce hours on big motor) or wave wackers at all? Thank you!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

I did run it without the whale tail it really helps! I may someday get wave whackers but I don’t think I’ll use a vantage.

[@ryanmillen3956]

How much is the boat

[@MatthewMazFishing]

just picked up a competitor... I got a 36v trolling motor, I believe mine is prerigged for 24v but I'm gonna run 36v... do you think I could fit 3 batteries in the 2 battery tray? group 27

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

I don't think so you'll have to put one in the front storage

[@denniszielski3487]

I'll take it. How much? No dealers carry them around NH. I guess we don't have enough walleye waters, mostly salmon and trout.

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Email me I know a dealer that has a brand new one for sale right now! [e-mail]

[@denniszielski3487]

@@Wisconsin_Fisherman [e-mail]

[@kellymiller3136]

Question I can’t seem to get answered are the storage compartments dry or do you need to dry them out after a rainy day on the water?

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Depends on the rain mostly dry I’d say but there’s a chance some water could get in

[@taylord9772]

Hey I’m thinking of picking up a 185 this week, wondering what my boat option for trolling motor would be? How many lb thrust

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

I have the 60 inch 80 pound. If I were to do it again I would get the 72 inch 112 pound. 36 V three batteries

[@taylord9772]

@@Wisconsin_Fisherman thanks for the quick reply, I guess I’ll go with the 112 pound then

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

You’ll love it! The only reason I say the 112 is that on really wavy days the 60 inch comes out of the water. And the battery life is about one day if you’re doing some trolling

[@taylord9772]

@@Wisconsin_Fisherman ya that’s good to know, it will be used mostly on lake of the woods Kenora area so having the extra power won’t hurt I’m sure

[@wadedevlieger4148]

How do you keep your tiller handle from falling down while traveling? Mine rubs on the back deck over the battery. I have the same boat and motor, I use the wedge while traveling

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

You should have your motor trimmed down most of the way. There should be pressure against your handle. Sounds like you have your motor trimmed really high causing the handle to drop

[@wadedevlieger4148]

@@Wisconsin_Fisherman so you don't use a wedge, transom saver, or anything like that?

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Sorry transport, yes I put mine to the livewell side so I don’t see the wear mark. Unfortunately there is not a fix unless you always put something on your handle or something

[@wiscofun3028]

Fire Extinguisher? Hope you got one. My 185 ended going back to St. Peter to have all the vinyl re-glued. It's still loose.

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

It’s in the battery compartment, I hope mine don't get worse

[@tysoneisenbeisz4737]

I'm looking at this same setup with the Yamaha 90 VMAX, what speed are you achieving with a full load and say 3 people?

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Around 35mph

[@tysoneisenbeisz4737]

@@Wisconsin_Fisherman hmm I may have to bump up to the 205 with a bigger outboard. Thanks for the response.

[@benfisher8863]

How has that vmax been for ya?

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

Loving it! It’s a beast

[@dudley0826]

Is there an on board charger?

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

No, that’s an accessory

[@jeffbahr9924]

so when did you order this boat?

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

I’m not sure as it was a stock boat at the dealership in April of 21 when I bought it

[@herbendries1246]

If you read Lake-Link about these boats, you would not buy. The warranty is worthless!

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

So far so good. It’s the dealerships that have to put in the effort.

[@pottawatomi2]

Underpowered with a 90.....

[@Wisconsin_Fisherman]

That’s the max hp rating for the tiller version

[@gman77gas]

My 2000 Merc has no coard kill switch. Thank god , I would never wear it ..like a mask !