ALL-WEATHER DEEP-V ANGLER
If you're looking for a tough, all-welded fishboat with a "full list" of tournament-class angling features plus the convenience of dual consoles and a full windshield, the FM185DC is your answer. This purpose-built boat is dedicated to serious fishing. Our extra-wide V-Tech™ hull is designed to slice through nasty chop while its reverse chines provide an aggressive bite for precise handling. And, of course, we build in standard all of the fishing features you demand.
Standard pre-rigged package includes your choice of Mercury® outboard* (up to 150 hp), MotorGuide® WR55 trolling motor, Lowrance® X50 DS Fishfinder with temp, choice of two color coordinated exterior/interior schemes, acrylic/ABS consoles, anti-feedback steering with soft grip wheel, full Teleflex® instrumentation, 38 gallon built-in gas tank with in-dash gauge, 16 oz. stain resistant carpet and a painted bunk trailer.
*Lowe factory packaged boats are available with various horsepower Mercury outboards. Standard equipment and options vary from model to model. See charts for details.
Specifications
| Length |
18' 3" / 5.56m |
| Beam |
95" / 2.41m |
| Bow Height |
41" / 1.04m |
| Bottom Width |
83" / 2.1m |
| Transom Height |
20" / .5m |
| Approx. Hull Weight |
1,210 lb / 549kg |
| Max. Weight Capacity |
1,759 lb / 798kg |
| Max. Person Capacity |
7 |
| Max. HP Capacity |
150 hp / 111kw |
| Max. Person Weight Capacity |
1,115 lb / 506kg |
| Hull Gauge |
.100" / 2.5mm |
| Fuel Capacity |
38 gal / 144 l |
| Max. Package width |
102" / 2.59m |
| Pkg length (w/ tongue in) |
22' 7" / 6.9m |
Options
Canvas
- Mooring & trailering covers
Colors
- Sterling: w/ black & red accents & sterling color carpet
- Sterling: w/ blue accents & sterling color carpet
Engine
- Mercury 115 OptiMax
- Mercury 115ELPT
- Mercury 150 OptiMax
- Mercury 150 Verado: hydraulic steering required
- Mercury 90 OptiMax
- Mercury 90ELPT
- Mercury 90ELPTO
Fishing
- Deluxe fishing seat upgrade: (Includes 3 seats) exchange
- Deluxe pedestal fishing seat assembly: (1 each)
- Downrigger bracket: (each)
- MotorGuide WR75 wireless trolling motor: (60", 75#, 24V) w/ quick disconnect - exchange
- Pedestal fishing assembly: (each)
Miscellaneous
- Jensen® Marine digital AM/FM/CD player, MP3 plug in
- SeaStar hydraulic tilt steering: exchange
- Sirius® satellite radio hardware: w/ 6 months service (requires stereo option)
- Swim platform: (2 step)
- Vinyl floor: gray
Trailer
- Galvanized bunk trailer: w/ brakes - exchange
- Transom saver: dealer installed
Features
Cockpit
- All stainless steel fasteners
- Bow & stern eyes: stainless steel
- Marine carpet: 18 oz
- Mooring cleats
- Pressure treated plywood floors: w/ lifetime limited warranty
- Under floor fuel system: 38 gal
Console/Electrical
- Bilge pump & aerator pump
- Dual acrylic/ABS modled consoles & curved walk-thru windshield
- Horn
- Navigation lights: w/ bow courtesy light
- Plug & play instruments: tach, speed, volt, fuel & trim
- Receptacle: 12 volt
Construction
- All welded
- Extruded gunnels
- Extruded lifting strakes (4) & full length heavy duty extruded keel
- NMMA Certified
- Reverse chine, V-Tech™ hull design
Fishing
- Large bow fishing deck: w/ storage & aerated Flow-Rite® livewell (43.5", 23 gal) w/ removable baitwell
- Large stern fishing deck: w/ aerated livewell (14.5 gal) & 1 large storage box
- Lowrance X50DS compact fishfinder: 4" screen, dual beam sonar w/ temp, 1000' max depth, 188 watts RMS
- MotorGuide W55 wireless trolling motor: (54", 55#, 12 volt) w/ quick disconnect
- Port rod locker: (7' 6")
Seating
- Passenger grab handle
- Pedestal fishing seat bases (5)
- Seats (3): that include: 1 driver's seat on locking pedestal w/ slider & 2 pedestal fishing seats
Trailer
- Painted bunk trailer: w/ brakes