Don’t get the big ones. Get the limited space tabs from Lenco. It clears the ladder but barely. When boarding from the water I have to constantly tell guest to not step on the tab. I am switching to the small ones soon.
I feel the same, awesome boats. Similar too my 2014 176 cc. March, 2024 will make one year of ownership, absolutely zero complaints. And only has the Yamaha F90XA, very fuel efficient.
This boat without a T Top and with a foldable tongue trailer can fit in a standard 2 car garage. May have to go at an angle so you couldn’t park another car in there. Total length of boat and trailer is probably close to 22’.
@@austinsadventures305 hi, new sub here, live up in the Jacksonville area, will be looking for a boat that can fit in my garage since the HOA has a beef about boats in the driveway or side yard and storage fees are running around $100+, so garage it is. With the foldable tongue, is the boat/motor still around 22' ? I've got about 19 ft without cocking it sideways to play with, thx
@@mikewalker1081 Thanks for the sub! Typically foldable tongues will fold at the nose of the boat, give or take about a foot. You want the tongue to fold right at the bow if possible for the least amount of space to be used. It all depends on the trailer you choose really. The boat length can’t be changed. 😆 Take some measurements of the boat at your local dealer and go from there. 🤙🏼
@@mikewalker1081 There are trailers available with removable tongue. None of my trailers have that but a friend does and it allows him to keep his in a shed he wouldn't otherwise be able to close door. on. Works like the hitch on your truck, remove pin so you can remove ball mount, but with 2 heavy pins so it's stronger. Was originally designed as a thief deterrent, removing tongue back to wench mount, but shortens trailer doing so too.
@@austinsadventures305 Thanks for the reply, am thinking this would be an ideal boat for Indian River and near shore fishing in the Brevard Co area (weather permitting) what is the min specs for a trolling motor that you would recommend? Thanks for taking the time to provide your insights.
Know that area well, and it is a great boat for that area. 90 pound thrust I pilot is what I run. Check out my video 30 miles out in a small center console, where I ran out of the port.
A couple feet behind the center console there should be a round plate with a screw off cover or it could just be screwed into the floor. That’s to access sending unit and tank info.
I actually purchased the boat with the tower from the first owner so I couldn’t give you a price. I only added Uphulstory and STILL need to get a leaning post.
Drilled a hole between anchor locker and that hatch as high as I could just big enough for wires to pass through. It will handle 2-3 easy but it’s not recommended.
Nice T-Top!!! Where did you get that one?
Previous owner had it done. It’s solid as a rock!
I have the same star rod and battlespin reel. My go to set up! Why did you take the seat out? Just wanted more room?
Yes more room. I am going to put a leaning post in soon.
Nice setup, I just picked up a 2020 KW 176CC w/115 Yamaha. loving it so far.
Nice! Great boats for the $$$
Have you taken it offshore? I just got the same boat 2020kw blue water 150hp
@dozer7221 there is a video on my channel of me offshore. Its title is Offshore in a small center console or something like that.
How many fish comfortable on your boat?
Depends on the type of fishing. But 3 grown men is about it comfortably.
Love it. Just picked up my 189FS. Question on your tabs. They look like the 12x9 Lencos. How did you clear the ladder with those?
Don’t get the big ones. Get the limited space tabs from Lenco. It clears the ladder but barely. When boarding from the water I have to constantly tell guest to not step on the tab. I am switching to the small ones soon.
Sweet KW-love em! My 1720 w/115 is very similar and is my go-to boat even before the 263FS. 17-21" are the most all around versatile boats in my mind.
Absolutely love it
I feel the same, awesome boats. Similar too my 2014 176 cc. March, 2024 will make one year of ownership, absolutely zero complaints. And only has the Yamaha F90XA, very fuel efficient.
We have a 2013 189fs as well, but ours has the long bench style transom backrest. Did you do a cushion swap or did yours come the way it is?
I cut the backrest and shaped the rear seat backrest with the original material and had it re upholstered.
@@austinsadventures305 Great idea. Thanks!
Thanks for the walkthrough! Nice boat.
What is the total length on the trailer motor up? Does it fit in a garage?
Thank you.
This boat without a T Top and with a foldable tongue trailer can fit in a standard 2 car garage. May have to go at an angle so you couldn’t park another car in there. Total length of boat and trailer is probably close to 22’.
@@austinsadventures305 hi, new sub here, live up in the Jacksonville area, will be looking for a boat that can fit in my garage since the HOA has a beef about boats in the driveway or side yard and storage fees are running around $100+, so garage it is. With the foldable tongue, is the boat/motor still around 22' ? I've got about 19 ft without cocking it sideways to play with, thx
@@mikewalker1081 Thanks for the sub!
Typically foldable tongues will fold at the nose of the boat, give or take about a foot. You want the tongue to fold right at the bow if possible for the least amount of space to be used. It all depends on the trailer you choose really. The boat length can’t be changed. 😆 Take some measurements of the boat at your local dealer and go from there. 🤙🏼
@@mikewalker1081 There are trailers available with removable tongue. None of my trailers have that but a friend does and it allows him to keep his in a shed he wouldn't otherwise be able to close door. on.
Works like the hitch on your truck, remove pin so you can remove ball mount, but with 2 heavy pins so it's stronger. Was originally designed as a thief deterrent, removing tongue back to wench mount, but shortens trailer doing so too.
Nice boat, if you were buying a new one today would you go for the 115hp or 150hp?
It’s getting re powered asap with 150. Always go max HP rating.
@@austinsadventures305 Thanks for the reply, am thinking this would be an ideal boat for Indian River and near shore fishing in the Brevard Co area (weather permitting) what is the min specs for a trolling motor that you would recommend? Thanks for taking the time to provide your insights.
Know that area well, and it is a great boat for that area. 90 pound thrust I pilot is what I run. Check out my video 30 miles out in a small center console, where I ran out of the port.
How fast does she run w the 150 you added? Also what is cruising speed / rpm with the 150hp. Thank you.
With a 14.25 x 19 prop top speed is 48 at around 5800 RPM.
Cruising speed is 40 at 4000ish
I thought Goose Died? lol
How high are the gunnels when standing inside?
About knee height to the gunwales
how fast with the 115?
40 at wot
Nice walk through.
Where is your gas tank located?
Under the floor
@@austinsadventures305 Where exactly do you access it?
A couple feet behind the center console there should be a round plate with a screw off cover or it could just be screwed into the floor. That’s to access sending unit and tank info.
How much room does the seat you took out take up?
Roughly a 3’ by 4’ area.
Cobia tower from factory or aftermarket? Gonna do same when I get mine, if you don’t mind sharing the cost of the tower - thanks
I actually purchased the boat with the tower from the first owner so I couldn’t give you a price. I only added Uphulstory and STILL need to get a leaning post.
Nice boat bro!
Thanks dude!
What length trolling motor…60”?
Somewhere around there lol don’t remember
Hi nice video how long motor trolling can work on your batteries ? Did you drill h
Hole
Trolling motor can run for about 8-12 hours and yes I drilled holes to mount battery trays.
Can you video how did you passed wires from battery's to motor? What do you think about boat is ok for 2-3 ' waves?
Drilled a hole between anchor locker and that hatch as high as I could just big enough for wires to pass through. It will handle 2-3 easy but it’s not recommended.
What is the freeboard?
About 2’