Looking at this boat....18.5 Double Eagle w 225 Honda

[salmonslayer31]

Looking at this boat... does anybody know it or the owner?, how about the engine? sounds like a good deal....What kind of fuel economy is this engine going to get on this boat? Please help as I know there is a lot of experiance on this site.....

Thanks,,

http://comoxvalley.en.craigslist.ca/boa/2883260833.html

 

[Charter Tofino]

Thats a big engine for that hull so it might sit butt heavy especially with a kicker and 1200 hours is also on the high side. Otherwise looks priced decent, with some TLC you would have a nice rig.

 

[Halilogger]

I have a 225hp Mercury Saltwater on a 26' Kingfisher in good water with a medium load I'm about 50litres` an hour,
and more on the West coast.

It does look like a lot of motor for that boat and Honda's, I believe are one of the heaviest motors.

There have been internal corrosion issues with the Honda's as well but that usually starts 700 to 900 hours.

 

[nedarb2]

wow that would fly!

1200 hours is alot yes but if properly maintained that motors just broken in, should be good for 2500-3000

 

[Bag-Juan]

Looks like a lot of wieght on that single axle trailer.

 

[fishin_magician]

At 1200 hours, anything can happen anytime with that engine. Then it's junk. Hondas blow up like every other motor. He'sasking quite a bit of dough for the "possibilities of expense" with that rig. Insurance wouldn't like it with that 225 on there either.

 

[scott craven]

I really think it's more about how the motor has been maintained.
there is no good reason that a motor with 1200 hours should "blow up" unless it has been neglected or abused.
Honda makes a good product, you wouldn't see so many in use if they were that bad.

 

[King_Cod]

Not a bad deal. I would have a compression test done on the engine before purchase. Cover your butt!

 

[Peterman]

Its a lot of weight back there, plus batteries and a kicker... The price isnt bad... It would be nice if it were podded and the transom was squared off...
Still not bad...

 

[chris73]

Absolutely overpowered. With that vintage of boat you have to expect a compromised transom structure and with more that the rated power and weight of motor there you will likely cause damage to the boat over time. Not a good combo IMO.

 

[danthewire]

I have the 185 Double Eagle with a 150 4 stroke. That boat doesn't weigh all that much more than mine when its fully loaded.
I RARELY open mine up all the way.....
Also that particlar hull was only built in the early eighties 82-83??{with the outboard}
I enquired about having it built in 07 and was told that that design didn't balance well and was NOT good in a following sea.
So depends on what you are doing.
Price wise, depends on the condition..... look harder.
Dan

 

[the rook]

buddys boat is 18.5 and is rated for 150 hp max