Double eagle ride

[Chrism]

I've noticed a few low hour newer 185 de's for sale but was told by a friend they don't ride very well maybe because by putting the small cuddy in they push everything to the back wondered if any owners had experienced this

 

[Fish Assassin]

Never heard anyone complain about a double eagle.......

 

[scott craven]

Me neither, a bit tippy for the jiggers maybe ?

 

[Chrism]

Thanks the ride was one of my hesitations the other is the lack of fishing space on the back but I guess I could eliminate this with pedestal seats instead of sleepers

 

[scott craven]

Unless you really use the cuddy, the 17.5 will likely give you more fishing space.
just my opinion

 

[Fish Assassin]

Unless you really use the cuddy, the 17.5 will likely give you more fishing space.
just my opinion

Yup... Very true

 

[JAC]

Double eagle is a great boat and I would say they ride pretty well. All boats will pound just depends on how you drive them. DE are a great fishing boat

 

[cannibal chris]

I have 17.5 double eagle and the retired fella across the street has a 18.5 double eagle and there is a difference in aft deck space. If you replace the sleeper seat there would be a lot more room in the back. I will measure the distance tomorrow on his boat. I have 38" from my one sleeper to the back seats. Once I put in another pedestal seat then it's got tons of room and still has the built in back seats and will have two more up front. I hardly ever take more than one person out so it's no problem for me.

 

[cannibal chris]

But they are great boats. I love mine.

 

[profisher]

I have had a couple 17 foot models over the years and they are a good riding hull. In fact with the right weight balance and HP the faster you go in certain seas, the smoother they ride. At a faster speed in say a 2 foot chop the boat will land on its tail first then settle in forward for a non pounding landing. Also fun!

 

[Chrism]

Thx for all the replays I used to have a 172 hourston sportsman and was hoping to go a little bigger might have to jump up to the 20 range

 

[Reel Gone]

There is a 21' in used Vic ,can't remember what he is asking but they are a great boat for sure. Had a 1973 17' that was passed on to me by my pops and it was a fantastic boat. Upsized 3 years ago but still miss that boat.

 

[doubleeagle]

My 185 has enough room

 

[Chrism]

It certainly does nice boat

 

[doubleeagle]

TKS. IT has worked out well. Very good ride

 

[JAC]

Double eagle that looks like hootchie bob's boat maybe you changed your handle?

 

[doubleeagle]

Nope that's always been it Jordan. You just haven' been to bamfeild in 3or 4 boats

 

[Flatlander]

When fishing just for the day the ride could be a little bumpy like any small boat, but with extra ice ,coolers, gear and full tank on a weekend trip it would ride great, could cut the chop.I liked mine but got stupid and greedy and moved up to the 21 ft DE , more headaches with all the bigger stuff,motor,trailer and such. 18.5 is good boat rides ok ,flexible for the weekend outing , good for the day fish, easy on gas , easy to trailer.

 

[Chrism]

The de with the pedestals looks very workable for me will have to expand my search to hourston and de thanks all

 

[Rockfish]

Out in a friends newer DE a fair bit and it is a good stable boat, especially for a 16 footer. I have never heard critical comment of a good condition DE.