The boat is a 1985 seasquirt 186. It’s 18 and a half feet long with a 98 Yamaha 115 doing the grunt work. The boat is almost all original aside from the transom. The transom was replaced with a composite material. After picking the boat, motor, and trailer up for a steal, I decided i had enough money left over to rig it the way I would like. The first addition was an atlas micro jacker! Aside from being a pain in my a** to install, the things works awesome and really turns this boat into a skinny water machine. The next addition will be a powerpole, followed by a trolling motor and charging system. The boat planes out incredibly well, and the hull design makes for a smooth, dry ride. I’ve tested high end boats that don’t ride this well. I have to say, this 32 year old boat impressed me. If buying a brand new boat is not within your budget, don’t be afraid to go out and find that diamond in the rough; your hard work will certainly pay off.
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