Blinker trims: A must have. The wiring is run up behind the switches for trim and you can just make jumper wires for the jack plate switch. The prewiring for the fish finders was fused at 3 amps. Completely inadequate, I just put a fifteen amp in there, its very large wire and can easily hold that much. That fuse holder is also behind the switch panel. I trimmed some plastic off the seat backs down at the hinge point so they lean back a little more. They were quite useless before this modification. I took it to Kerr lake in NC, its 50K acres. Rough water, swells, wakes, etc... We did 48mph with two people on board and the boat handled great. Very smooth ride, very controllable. I would definitely pay for the hydraulic steering, and add the blinker trim. You have a whole different boat. Spring for the stainless prop also. It just won't perform without it.
I just bought the same boat black & blue…. I just bought trolling motor and engine wire covers from Live Fishing. And put 20lb shocks on all my lids except Livewell. And we do a lot of swimming I purchased a Bimini top (8ft) from Leader LLC. Great idea mounting the rear transducer, good luck out there!
I got the dealer to install a powertech 21 pitch stainless steel propeller and it hit 50mph. It's a but scary at that speed so I've ordered blinker trim switches.
No matter what you do reverse is not going to work especially in wind or current. I thought there was something wrong when I first got the boat but apparently that style hull doesn't react in reverse. It's the only thing that I hate about the boat. Mt cheap tracker was great in reverse si I was shocked. I can get up to 53 MPH with mine but I have the powertech stainless. Hopefully you're getting your problems addressed
I've got basically the same boat and have been looking for a cover. Is there a part or model number on the cover? It's a wide boat which makes it hard to find a cover that looks decent. You're gonna love the boat but I gotta warn you about reverse in wind or current. If you could get back to me about the cover I would appreciate it. Thanks
I think your lack of speed is probably your prop. I get 52 mph every time. I have the power tech..the reverse problem isn't going away,we're stuck with that issue unfortunately. Are you sure that it's a 92 inch beam? If you measure its 94 at it's widest. I'm sure you're correct I just ask because once you get it you can't return it. Thanks
Thank you so much! I’m going to purchase one on Monday and this was extremely helpful!!
@Stubbyvegas glad to hear it. Get that blinker trim, it's a must have.
Blinker trims: A must have. The wiring is run up behind the switches for trim and you can just make jumper wires for the jack plate switch. The prewiring for the fish finders was fused at 3 amps. Completely inadequate, I just put a fifteen amp in there, its very large wire and can easily hold that much. That fuse holder is also behind the switch panel.
I trimmed some plastic off the seat backs down at the hinge point so they lean back a little more. They were quite useless before this modification.
I took it to Kerr lake in NC, its 50K acres. Rough water, swells, wakes, etc... We did 48mph with two people on board and the boat handled great. Very smooth ride, very controllable.
I would definitely pay for the hydraulic steering, and add the blinker trim. You have a whole different boat. Spring for the stainless prop also. It just won't perform without it.
I got a 2023 H18 last month brand new for a killer deal. Sold my bass cat Caracal and I like my H18 more! Just a beast with the garmin force on it!
I scored a 2k discount on this at a fishing show.
@@Saturnstyl sweet deal man! These boats are made so well that I feel like it will last an entire lifetime.
I just bought the same boat black & blue…. I just bought trolling motor and engine wire covers from Live Fishing. And put 20lb shocks on all my lids except Livewell. And we do a lot of swimming I purchased a Bimini top (8ft) from Leader LLC. Great idea mounting the rear transducer, good luck out there!
All that money spent and you’re running an aluminum prop that’s crazy.definitely need to make that upgrade
I got the dealer to install a powertech 21 pitch stainless steel propeller and it hit 50mph. It's a but scary at that speed so I've ordered blinker trim switches.
Some of the points you brought up were spot on to my 2022 model. Bad QC at the factory, but I guess you get what you pay for
Mine is still at the dealer. I have no idea what is going on or how long it will take.
How much did u pay for the boat mine came with everything u bought extra minus graphs that's why I was curious what u paid
@williamdeel377 price with options was like 35k. I added my own graphs and power pole anchors
No matter what you do reverse is not going to work especially in wind or current. I thought there was something wrong when I first got the boat but apparently that style hull doesn't react in reverse. It's the only thing that I hate about the boat. Mt cheap tracker was great in reverse si I was shocked. I can get up to 53 MPH with mine but I have the powertech stainless. Hopefully you're getting your problems addressed
77818ES01 is what i ordered from covercraft, it fits very well.
I've got basically the same boat and have been looking for a cover. Is there a part or model number on the cover? It's a wide boat which makes it hard to find a cover that looks decent. You're gonna love the boat but I gotta warn you about reverse in wind or current. If you could get back to me about the cover I would appreciate it. Thanks
Its a covercraft for a "john style bass boat" with a 92" beam. Fits really well.
I think your lack of speed is probably your prop. I get 52 mph every time. I have the power tech..the reverse problem isn't going away,we're stuck with that issue unfortunately. Are you sure that it's a 92 inch beam? If you measure its 94 at it's widest. I'm sure you're correct I just ask because once you get it you can't return it. Thanks
Did you need to get the next size up on the cover because of the jack plate? On the website it mentions that about the jack plate. Thanks