Ted Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 I put a refundable hold deposit on it and will test drive in a week from Saturday to see if I want it. It is a 2005 Lowe 160W. I think the price is VERY good at $11,999. It is a new boat, from a dealer, and full warranty's will apply at date of purchase. It has the Evinrude E-Tec 50. What do you think? The seats are kinda "off color" but oh well. I am a bit excited I found this. Quote
Super User burleytog Posted February 1, 2007 Super User Posted February 1, 2007 Not a bad looking boat at all. Price seems good enough to me. Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted February 1, 2007 Super User Posted February 1, 2007 For that price I'd be all over it. Quote
Super User cart7t Posted February 1, 2007 Super User Posted February 1, 2007 Seat color actually matches the pin striping on the Etec. go for it. Quote
HPBB Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 2 of my buddies have the 170w and love them. from what I have heard they are nice boats. go for it. Quote
twors Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 A extra $1000 could buy you a new 07 Stratos 176XT and its glass...haven't ridden in one but they looked very sweet at the boat show a few weeks back http://www.stratosboats.com/modelIntro.cfm?mid=5013 Another option might be a new Alumacraft Pro 175 for $12,495 http://www.alumacraft.com/package_pro.html Quote
Ted Posted February 1, 2007 Author Posted February 1, 2007 A extra $1000 could buy you a new 07 Stratos 176XT and its glass...haven't ridden in one but they looked very sweet at the boat show a few weeks back http://www.stratosboats.com/modelIntro.cfm?mid=5013Another option might be a new Alumacraft Pro 175 for $12,495 http://www.alumacraft.com/package_pro.html I am out here in California where 2-stokes laws are do not allow for all makes and models. The only 2-Stroke, that I am aware of at this HP rating, that is 3 Star compliant is the E-Tec. You can't even get a 50 hp 2 stroke from a dealer here. Also my old Toyota truck needs a lighter boat to tow. Plus I will be fishing lots of stick-ups and shallow so the durability of a tin boat draws me. These lakes around here are small with 35 mph speed limits. This boat is perfect. Thanks for the advice however! Quote
Ted Posted February 1, 2007 Author Posted February 1, 2007 2 of my buddies have the 170w and love them. from what I have heard they are nice boats. go for it. It feels real solid. All aluminum storage area and deck I believe. I go for a test run with the dealer, at a local lake, Feb 10th. I can hardly wait. Quote
Papa_Tom Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 Used to fish out of a 170 with a guy. Good boat. Have a friend that has an e-Tec. He's very happy with it. Good luck with your decision Quote
eulerentinc Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 Its a good looking boat Ted. If im seeing it correctly the boat is tan, the tan and red actually look great together. Good Luck!! Quote
Minuteman Posted February 2, 2007 Posted February 2, 2007 I'm just jealous that your going to be able to drive any boat a week from Saturday! Our lakes are just starting to freeze up for the first time this winter. :'( Good Luck and having that warranty really sweetens the deal. Quote
IL_Bassman Posted February 2, 2007 Posted February 2, 2007 I have got the exact same boat. Same year and model only mine has a 25hp on it. Its an awesome boat and thats pretty much the same price i paid for mine. I couldnt be any happier with it. Good luck! Quote
Al Wolbach Posted February 2, 2007 Posted February 2, 2007 I think it is a very good deal. One suggestion I would make is adding a water pressure guage, especially if you are fishing shallow weedy lakes...................Al Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted February 3, 2007 Posted February 3, 2007 Water pressure? or temp? Great looking boat, once you put your team name on the side in a big red decal, the seats will blend right in! PS- That's onehelluva avatar! Nice! Quote
Ted Posted February 3, 2007 Author Posted February 3, 2007 Thanks again guys for all the compliments and tips! I have one week to go and I am like a nervous little kid awaiting Christmas Day. 8-) Quote
Ted Posted February 3, 2007 Author Posted February 3, 2007 Water pressure? or temp? Great looking boat, once you put your team name on the side in a big red decal, the seats will blend right in! PS- That's onehelluva avatar! Nice! Thanks! It does have these "idiot" lights and safety features built in to the engine. Quote
Ted Posted February 3, 2007 Author Posted February 3, 2007 I have got the exact same boat. Same year and model only mine has a 25hp on it. Its an awesome boat and thats pretty much the same price i paid for mine. I couldnt be any happier with it. Good luck! Is there any advice or tips that you could give? Maybe any modifications you have made? I tried to install the baffle/dividers in the livewell with no luck. How the heck do you get them in the slots? Thanks Quote
CJ Posted February 3, 2007 Posted February 3, 2007 My Dad has a 170W.Great boat!Lowe has thicker guage alluminum than alot of the alluminum boat manufacturers.I feel for a 17' boat it rides as good as a glass boat.The 170 has 2 different livewells.If I were going to buy a smaller boat,it's what I would buy.I haven't seen many of the smaller E-Tec motors(Dad has a Yamaha).There has been some problems with their 225. Regardless,sounds like a good deal.I would jump on it. Quote
IL_Bassman Posted February 5, 2007 Posted February 5, 2007 I have got the exact same boat. Same year and model only mine has a 25hp on it. Its an awesome boat and thats pretty much the same price i paid for mine. I couldnt be any happier with it. Good luck! Is there any advice or tips that you could give? Maybe any modifications you have made? I tried to install the baffle/dividers in the livewell with no luck. How the heck do you get them in the slots? Thanks The only advice i can give is on your test run be sure to fill that live well up with water and see how the boat planes. Mine took forever to get on plane with the livewell full but the dealership i bought mine from got that fixed for me and now she planes out awesome. I dont remember what they had to do but they got it fixed for me. Other than that i dont really know of anything because i have absolutely no complaints what so ever with it. Though it may only be a 16' boat it rides awesome. I take mine out on big lakes with unlimited hp all the time and she takes it without any problems. I couldnt be happier. I cant really help you out with the livewell divider problem because mine was already installed. Hope this helps! Good luck! Quote
Pa Angler Posted February 5, 2007 Posted February 5, 2007 Looks great go for it the color combo also looks good to me. Make the move or one day your going to kick yourself for not pulling the trigger on it. Quote
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