| 96 Astro
S-18B |
19"
Laser II, Humminbird 787, 747, MinnKota Maxxum Pro |
WesG
- FL |
| 96 150 Merc |
80#.
54 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "Great first boat! |
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Would like
a deck extension." |
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| 93 Astro 18
SCX |
Power Lift
hydraulic, Eagle Magna III, Motorguide 56#. |
InDixie4Life
- SC |
| 93 150
Suzuki |
73 mph
(speedo). |
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| 95 Astro
S-17B |
Laser II,
Lowrance X47, X55, Motorguide TM. |
Flameseeker
- NC |
| 95 115 Merc |
53 mph
(speedo). "Bought off eBay in 2008. Garage kept all |
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its life
except while catching lunker bass. Looks NEW!!" |
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| 96 Astro
1850scx |
25"
Tempest Plus, Lowrance X125, MinnKota Edge 70#. |
Lee
F - KY |
| 96 175 Merc |
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| 90 Astro
Pro 16 |
"All
original equipment on boat except motor and fish finder." |
Matthew
T - SC |
| 93 40 Merc |
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| 94 Astro
200FS |
72 mph
(speedo) |
Scott
Morris - OH |
| 94 200 Merc |
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| 97 Astro
2000 |
24"
Trophy, Lowrance LMS 522i, Motorguide TR82. |
Lee
S - TN |
| 97 200 Merc |
61 mph @
5800 rpm (gps). "I just bought the boat last summer |
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and really
like it so far. I'm looking to get more speed. I know |
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a jackplate
will help with that but I'm not sure on the setup I |
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would need
to use. Any help would be appreciated." |
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| 99 Astro
X2150FS |
24"
Merc prop, Humminbird Matrix37, MinnKota Powerdrive |
J
Routt - IN |
| 99 225 Merc |
74#. 62 mph
@ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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| 95 Astro
F20 |
Motorguide
55# Brute. "I've owned Rangers, Nitros and |
Chris
C - KY |
|
Quickfire Ann.Ed. |
Bullets
and I would have to say this is probably the best built |
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| 95 200
Mariner |
boat I've
ever owned. My friend had owned this boat forever |
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and I have
bugged him to death to sell it to me for a long time. |
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He called
me a while back and said it was for sale, I bought it |
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and sold my
20XD Bullet. The sad part is that Brunswick the |
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company
that owned Astro stopped making these awesome |
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boats. Now
Triton is their bassboat and I wouldn't trade for |
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a Triton or
any boat out there." |
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| 95 Astro
S-18FS |
23"Laser
II, Humminbird 525, Clarion CD Player, JBC marine |
Robert
P - MS |
| 95 150 Merc
XR6 |
speakers,
Motorguide TM. "I love my boat! Handles well in |
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rough
water, passengers usually seem to be pretty comfortable, |
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pulls a
tube, ski, wakeboard up really well. Burns the hell out |
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| |
gas, but
other than that I'm pleased!" |
|
| 95 Astro
S-20FS |
Humminbird
electronics, Motorguide TM. 70 mph (gps). |
AZASTRO
- AZ |
| 95 200 Merc
XRi |
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| 94 Astro
20DC |
25"
Laser II, Garmin electronics, Motorguide 82# Tour Series. |
Lone
star bass - TX |
| 94 200 Merc |
62.3 mph @
6200 rpm (gps). "Just got the boat (April 08), |
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|
Black Max |
really
smooth ride, great holeshot, would like to know how to |
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setup motor
for more speed." |
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| 96 Astro
SB18 |
23"
Laser II, Eagle & BottomLine Tourny Master, |
J
D's Astro - PA |
| 99 150 Merc |
Motorguide
TM. 57+ mph (gps). "Boat runs great!! Can |
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sometimes
get 60 out of her!!" |
|
| 98 Astro
1700 |
Motorguide
TM. |
Dervint
- GA |
| 98 120 Merc |
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| 92 Astro
S15B |
Lowrance
electronics, Motorguide TM. 48 mph @ 5000 rpm. |
Espo2199
- SC |
| 94 90 Merc |
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| 91 Astro
18DCX |
22"
Yamaha, Lowrance X85, X65, Motorguide TM. |
Bobby
H - KY |
| 91 150 Merc
XR4 |
69 mph @
5800 rpm (speedo). "Where can I find replacement |
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parts.
Particularly livewell valves and screens. Also need new |
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ignition
switch. I've had this boat forever, time for a little TLC." |
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| 97 Astro
1800 |
Humminbird
electronics, Evinrude 74# TM. |
Jfordbass
- CA |
| 97 150
Mariner |
60 mph
(gps). |
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| 96 Astro
S18 SF |
Laser II
prop. 60 mph (speedo). |
Alleyway
- OK |
| 96 150 Merc |
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| 92 Astro
18-B |
Quicksilver
prop, manual jackplate, Garmin 120, 430S, |
Jbizkit3000
- AL |
| 92 150 Merc |
Motorguide
TM. |
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| 93 Astro
20FDX |
MinnKota
74#. 64 mph. "Just bought this boat. I'm gonna |
Basscast84
- VA |
| 93 200GT
Johnson |
re-carpet,
paint the boat, trailer and motor and replace the |
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wheels,
winch, jack and trolling motor when I get back from |
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my
deployment. Any tips in these areas? Anyone know where |
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to get
stock Astro parts (especially seats)?" |
|
| 90 Astro
Quickfire |
"Where
can I find replacement seat upholstery? Both bow |
Brian
L - MO |
| 89 150 Merc |
seats are
in bad shape and need fixed." |
|
| 95 Astro
S-18FS |
"I
don't really know much about the boat other than I got a |
Nickcuban
- FL |
| 96 150 Merc |
killer deal
on it! It runs awesome and it is a blast to drive!" |
|
| 92 Astro
18DCX |
24"
Laser. 55 mph @ 4900 rpm (speedo). "Looking for |
JJasonlfine99
- KS |
| 92 150 Merc |
windshield
and propping info. Thanks." |
|
| 94 Astro
180 |
21"
prop, hydraulic jackplate, Eagle One. "Need windshield, |
Pressureman212
- AL |
| 94 150 Merc |
where can I
find parts?" |
|
| 94 Astro
S-18B |
25"
Laser II, 5" jackplate. |
Jim
- TN |
| 94 150 Merc |
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| 97 Astro
162 Fish |
Humminbird
565, Evinrude 54# 24V TM. |
Jb1dsl
- FL |
| 97 75 Merc |
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| 91 Astro
F18 |
25"
prop, 10" jackplate, Motorguide FW71. |
Bigeastro
- LA |
| 91 175 Merc |
72 mph @
6300 rpm (gps). "1st boat, lil problem, ok, big |
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problems
with chine. Any info to help correct this would be |
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appreciated." |
|
| 93 Astro
FDX18 |
23"
Laser II, 6" jackplate, Lowrance 334, Motorguide Brute |
Grunt6
- GA |
| 93 150
Mariner |
24V. 62 mph
@ 5700 rpm. |
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| 96
Astro |
26"
Tempest, 12" jackplate, Motorguide 82# Tour Edition. |
Flashmaster
- TX |
|
Quikfire F20 |
Propshaft
is 2" below the pad. 76 mph @ 6200 rpm (gps). |
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| 99 225 Merc |
"Love
my ride, own 2 boats, both w/windshields rare option. |
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ProMax |
One hell of
a machine." |
|
| 92 Astro
S-18B |
Motorguide
TM. "First boat I have ever owned, I'm looking |
Mme
- AR |
| Tournament
Special |
for an
owners manual or wiring diagram. Thanks." |
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| 93 150 Merc
XR6 |
|
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| 97 Astro
1800 |
Merc prop,
MinnKota TM. 70 mph. |
Fire1ing71
- NC |
| 97 150
Mariner |
|
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| 97 Astro
2000DC |
28"
Trophy, 6" CMC
hydraulic, Lowrance X135, Eagle Ultra |
Astrocrazy
- OH |
| 85 240 2.4L
Merc |
3, Johnson 56#
TM. Humminbird indash flasher, hydraulic |
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steering, DualPro 2 bank charger and
tilt wheel. "Still breaking |
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| Updated
7/28/08.... |
motor in,
was turning a 28 Trophy @ 6300 with throttle left. |
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Was running
72 to 74 mph. More to come." |
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| 98 Astro
2000DC |
25"
Tempest Plus, 6" Rapid Jack, Lowrance 332C, Eagle |
Mickstix
- FL |
| 98 200 Merc |
320,
Motorguide Tour 82#. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. |
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64 mph @
5900 rpm (gps). "My first bassboat and I just love |
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it! I wish
she was a little faster, but I can't complain. She's a |
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| |
heavyweight
and handles the rough stuff really well!" |
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| 92 Astro
S15B |
Laser II,
Humminbird 565, MinnKota Edge 40. |
Rupaul
- NC |
| 92 90 Merc |
50 mph
(speedo). "In need of owners manual if anyone here |
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has their,
I would gladly pay for a copy or email it to me. |
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Thanks." |
|
| 96 Astro
S18B |
23 Laser,
Panther hydraulic, Eagle Cuda, FE320C, |
E
Royer - PA |
| 96 150 Merc
EFI |
MinnKota
80#. 56 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
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"Where
to find a windshield?" |
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| 98 Astro
X2000 |
Bob's
hydraulic, Garmin 240, X52, Motorguide Digital 80#. |
Somuchinfo
- VA |
| 04 225 Merc
Opti |
78 mph @
5200 rpm (gps). |
|
| 97 Astro
2000DC |
25"
Laser II, Humminbird 512, Matrix 45, MinnKota TM. |
Eric
- NC |
| 97 200
Mariner |
70 mph
(speedo). |
|
| 99 Astro
X1850 |
25"
Tempest, Eagle Fishmark 480, Humminbird FishFinder |
NSpann
- TX |
| 99 175 Merc
EFI |
565. |
|
| 96 Astro
S-20B |
Renegade
prop, manual jackplate, Lowrance X51, |
Redheademutha
- SC |
| 96 200
Evinrude |
Motorguide
82#. 70 mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo). |
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"Just
bought her last month and I am in love with her. Have |
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never rode
in a boat that takes rough water so well." |
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| 93 Astro
S-17B |
Laser II,
Eagle Fishmark 320, Eagle Supra ID, Motorguide |
Westerndigger
- CA |
| 93 115
Mariner |
Four
30#. |
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| 90 Astro
Quickfire |
5 blade
prop, Humminbird electronics, Motorguide 41#. |
Chris
B - MD |
| 89 150 Merc |
45 mph @
5500 rpm (speedo). "Great boat, new to me, need |
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| |
help with
overheat alarm & windshields. Purchased boat used, |
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| |
still have
throttle to go at 45, don't want to rev that high." |
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| 93 Astro
S-15B |
Eagle Cuda
128, MinnKota Edge 40#. |
Hookercn
- NC |
| 93 70 Merc |
|
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| 90 Astro
20DC |
27"
High Five, 6" Chapparal, Motorguide 76#. |
Cjrsktr
- TX |
| 90 200 Merc |
57 mph @
6000 rpm (speedo). |
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| 97 Astro
1800DC |
24"
Laser. 63 mph @ 5500 rpm. "I bought this boat used |
Larry
- SC |
| 97 150
Mariner |
April 2006.
Love the boat! Runs great! Everything is stock. |
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May add a
jackplate." |
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| 97 Astro
1800DC |
23"
Tempest, 6" Hydro Dynamics, Motorguide TR 82#. |
Bass-Action
- NY |
| 97 150 Merc
EFI |
Propshaft
is 3.75" below the pad. 63 mph (gps). |
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| 98 Astro
1800 |
24" SS
prop, Eagle 480's (2), Motorguide Tour Edition 781V. |
David
- TX |
| 98 150 Merc
EFI |
70 mph
(gps). |
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| 90 Astro
19FD |
5 blade
prop, Humminbird electronics, Motorguide TM. |
ChrisB
- MD |
| 90 150 Merc |
"Just
got my "project" boat last year, needed many repairs but |
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runs great
now. Has a 5 blade prop, no jackplate, seems to |
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cruise most
comfortably at about 46-4800 rpm. I'm a beginner |
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| |
the owner
did not have the original prop and I just got the |
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| |
speedo
working. I also would like to get advice on getting new |
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| |
windshields
for it. Any driveability tips would also be |
|
| |
appreciated!
Thanks!! |
|
| 90
Astro |
25"
Powertech 3 blade, 5.5" CMC jackplate, BottomLine |
PGS
- VA |
|
Quickfire 15SC |
480 Max,
Motorguide Tour 80#. 50 mph @ 5300 rpm (gps). |
|
| 97 75 Merc |
"Original
owner purchased in April 1990." |
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| 97 Astro
2000DC |
25"
Laser II, Humminbird Pro, Motorguide 65#. |
Srobb50
- MI |
| 97 200 Merc
EFI |
72 mph @
5800 rpm (speedo). "I bought this boat 3 years |
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ago. It is
great. Runs fast and rides great. Good out of the hole |
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and ride is
very stable at wide open. Great to fish out of too. |
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| |
Not one
problem with it or the motor yet. I think I would like |
|
| |
to get a
hydraulic jackplate for it, not sure though. It was in |
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| |
like new
condition when I got it (looked like it had maybe |
|
| |
20 hours)
and is still in great condition." |
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| 97 Astro
2000 |
25"
Trophy, 10" Rite Hite, Lowrance X87, X75, Motorguide |
Bob
Smith - TX |
| 97 200
Mariner |
757.
Propshaft is 2" below pad. 72 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). |
|
|
Mag EFI |
"Trouble
free, low maintenance and dependable." |
|
| 95 Astro
21DCX |
24"
Trophy, 6" Max Force jackplate, Lowrance X91, 1240A, |
KYBob
- KY |
| Anniversary
Edition |
2330
flasher, Motorguide 775 Beast. Motor is 4" below pad. |
|
| 95 200 Merc
EFI |
71 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps).
Added this year: hydraulic |
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| |
steering,
Pro series 3 bank charger." |
|
| 97 Astro DC |
23"
Laser II, Eagle 480, 320, MinnKota AT 74#. |
Huston
- MI |
|
1850DX |
63 mph @
5300 rpm (gps). "Great boat, I updated the trolling |
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| 97 150 Merc
EFI |
battery
charger to a 2 bank 15 amp, replaced the Motorguide |
|
| |
with a
MinnKota, installed a rod holder (15) in one of the rod |
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| |
lockers and
rebuilt the livewell system. I'm good to go!!" |
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| 96 Astro
2050 |
25"
prop, Eagle electronics, Motorguide TM. |
Johnhar
- WV |
|
DCX |
79 mph @
5500 rpm (speedo). "Of course the speed depends |
|
| 97 225 Merc |
on the fuel
weight, passengers, gear and the accuracy of the |
|
| |
speedometer." |
|
| 95 Astro 18
DCX |
SS prop,
indash flasher, Motorguide 750 50#. |
Kenny
- TX |
| 95 150 Merc
XR6 |
|
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| 95 Astro
S18 |
19" SS
prop, Humminbird flasher, Humminbird digital, |
Krellco
- AL |
|
Fish & Ski |
Motorguide
750. 45+ mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo). |
|
| 95 115 Merc |
"Just
bought May 04 - almost as good a ride as my 18FSX - |
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| |
lighter
& more responsive, excellent fish & ski combo for $$. |
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| |
Good
storage, 2 livewells. 115 Merc (4cl-carbs) idles like a |
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| |
freight
train, runs great over 1500 rpm. Planes boat up ok - |
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| |
Motorguide
24/750 more than enough - pretty good ski boat |
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| |
too." |
|
| 96 Astro
21DCX |
25"
Laser II, 6" Rite Hite hydraulic, Lowrance LMS160/GPS, |
Dick
- MI |
|
Tournament Spl |
Garmin 240,
Motorguide 767. 76 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). |
|
| 96 225 Merc
EFI |
"Raised
my seats 4" to get my feet under me (bad back). She |
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| |
chinewalks
a little but just sit down, hang on & shut up!!!" |
|
| 93 Astro
S-15B |
Garmin 240
Blue, Humminbird Platinum ID, MinnKota TM. |
Sheezy211
- VA |
| 93 40 Merc |
"Just
bought it. I'm trying to find a windshield for it, anybody |
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| |
know where
to find one?" |
|
| 94 Astro 18
F/S |
23"
High Five, Humminbird UltraPro, Motorguide Brute 750. |
JBro
- ON |
| 94 135 Merc |
65
mph. "Bought the boat brand new and lovin' it." |
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| 96 Astro
18FSX |
16-21"
L&S Torque Shift prop. 50+ mph @ 5500 rpm |
Krellco
- AL |
| 98 150 Merc |
(speedo).
"Shifting prop made this boat what it is, ultimated |
|
|
Optimax |
F&S.
Added water temp & voltmeter. Opti 150 gets 5.5 mpg |
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at 30
mph." |
|
| 89 Astro
19FD |
23"
Tempest, 6" RiseRite, Eagle 320, 190, Motorguide TP67. |
Darcy
- ON |
| 00 200 Merc |
60 mph @
5700 rpm (gps). "Boat rides great, stable at speed |
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and through
the ruff stuff. Would like a little more speed out of |
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it, tried
many props and setups." |
|
| 90 Astro
1910FS |
24"
Merc High Five, Lowrance X50, X15, Motorguide Brute, |
Deej
- MO |
| 90 200 Merc |
56 mph @
5800 rpm (gps). "Had boat since new. Planning |
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jackplate
next year. Hope to get another 10+ years out of her." |
|
| 98 Astro
1850X |
BottomLine
electronics, Motorguide 70#. |
DARTN4BASS
- PA |
| 98 150 Merc
Opti |
|
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| 97 Astro
DCX1850 |
Humminbird
Piranha, Motorguide 767. 68 mph @ 5500 rpm |
EricM
- AZ |
| 97 175
Mariner |
(speedo).
"Great looking boat, handles well in rough water, |
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easy to
fish out of." |
|
| 96 Astro
1850 |
25"
Trophy, 6" CMC, MinnKota 70# AT. |
HWayne
- FL |
| 96 175 Merc |
Propshaft
is 2" below pad. 68 mph @ 5700 rpm (speedo). |
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"Slow
on my holeshot and would like to get a little more speed. |
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Any
information would be greatly appreciated." |
|
| 97 Astro
1700 |
Stock prop
and jackplate, Motorguide TM. |
Fisherboy
- FL |
| 97 125 Merc |
65 mph
(speedo). "Been a real good boat, despite the fact we |
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| |
neglect it.
Have not been able to talk my Dad (his boat) into |
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| |
putting in
a good depth finder or any other electronics. |
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| |
Got it up
to 65 but was scared to push it any farther, wind got |
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| |
under the
hull too bad." |
|
| 96 Astro
S15B |
21"
prop, 6" Power Lift, Humminbird 200, MinnKota 40#. |
Jim
- FL |
| 96 90 Merc
Force |
Motor is
4.5" above the transom. 52 mph @ 5700 rpm |
|
| |
(speedo).
"Still looking for more speed. Love the hot foot. |
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| |
Got it up
to 63 mph with a 26" Chopper and no holeshot." |
|
| 93 Astro
18SCX |
Laser II,
6" jackplate, BottomLine fish finder, Evinrude TM. |
Robbie
- FL |
| 93 150 Merc
XR6 |
63.8 mph @
5400 rpm. "I have had the boat for about a |
|
| |
year and I
love the boat, it handles great anywhere I go." |
|
| 97 Astro
2000FS |
23"
Laser II, Lowrance LMS350A, Motorguide Brute 67#. |
Jeremiah
- KY |
| 97 200 Merc
EFI |
58 mph @
5500 rpm (gps). "I bought this boat in July 2004. |
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| |
The boat
has no modifications. It being a fish & ski everyone |
|
| |
has told me
I should be happy with the speed. I use it about |
|
| |
90% bass
fishing and 10% ski boat. I would like to gain more |
|
| |
speed, how
much would a jackplate help me, different prop |
|
| |
etc. I love
the boat. My best friend has a 2001 TR21 with a |
|
| |
225 Ficht,
we both agree the Astro has a better ride hands |
|
| |
down." |
|
| 95 Astro
18DCX |
23"
Laser, 5" Springfield Power Drive, Lowrance X65, |
Ohbmquinn
- OH |
| 95 150 Merc
XRi |
Eagle
FishEasy 2, Motorguide 765. |
|
| |
63 mph @
6000 rpm (gps). |
|
| 95 Astro
S20 DC |
25"
Tempest, Humminbird 400TX (console), 565 (bow). |
MTolley
- SC |
| 95 200 Merc
EFI |
Motorguide
Brute 750. 68.7 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
|
| |
"Just
bought the boat on 5/20/04, great boat! Handles rough |
|
| |
water very
well and very well laid out design!" |
|
| 90 Astro
FDX18 |
24 Yamaha 4
blade, Eagle FM, Eagle GPS, Motorguide |
Bill
R - IL |
| 91 150 Merc
XR4 |
Brute.
Motor is 3.5" off the transom. 64 mph @ 5800 rpm |
|
| |
(gps)
"Boat Rides Awesome! I am adding new carpet and a |
|
| Updated
1/31/06... |
6"
jackplate in a couple of weeks." |
|
| 97 Astro
1800 |
21"
Laser II, 6" jackplate, Eagle electronics. |
Mercman
- TN |
| 97 150 Merc |
Motorguide
756. "This is my first bassboat. Learning about |
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performance
and different setups from this website. The boat |
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is a thrill
to drive." |
|
| 93 Astro
20FDX |
25"
High Five, Eagle FishEasy, MinnKota 74# TM. |
Rocket
- ON |
| 98 200 Merc |
Propshaft
is 2" below the pad. 61 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
|
| |
"Boat
runs great in rough water, need more speed, I'm used to |
|
| |
running 80+
in my old Hydrostream, any ideas? Thanks..." |
|
| 93 Astro
F18 |
27" Tempest, 12" Power-Drive
jackplate, |
Marty
- AL |
| 95 150 Merc
XRi |
Lowrance X55, X85, Motorguide Brute. |
|
| |
Propshaft is 1.25" below the
pad. 71.6 mph @ 5850 rpm |
|
| Updated
9/30/04.... |
(gps). "I finally got this boat set
up. After trying a lot of |
|
| |
different props I decided on the
27" Tempest, it gave me the |
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| |
most lift and top speed. This is my 2nd
F-18, I love these |
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hulls, they ride good and handle well. I
don't know why |
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Procraft and Astro stopped making
them?" |
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| 92 Astro
DCX18 |
Lowrance
X70, Motorguide w/Power Gator. |
TCGuertin
- WV |
| 89 150
Suzuki |
"Great
boat. I have owned it since new and have never even |
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Super 6 |
as much as
cleaned the carbs." |
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| 95 Astro
21SCX |
25"
Laser, Impulse w/GPS, MinnKota 74# TM. |
Schwanie
- WI |
|
Anniversary Ed. |
75 mph @
5800 rpm (gps). |
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| 95 200 Merc |
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| 98 Astro
172 Fish |
21"
Comp prop, Garmin 160 Blue, Evinrude TM. |
Buster
- VA |
| 98 120
Force |
60 mph @
5250 rpm. "Bought the boat used and I have to |
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say I love
it. Would like to install a jackplate to see if I can |
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gain speed.
A very nice boat on the water compared to others |
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on the
lake. Will turn a few heads." |
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| 94 Astro
18B |
25"
Ballistic, Humminbird electronics, Motorguide 82# TM. |
Stephen
- FL |
| 94 150 Merc
XR6 |
57 mph @
5000 rpm (gps). "Want boat to run faster." |
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| 93 Astro 18
DCX |
24"
High Five, Humminbird/Garmin Fishfinder 80. |
Ronnie
- Sweden |
| 04 200SX
Merc |
4"
Stainless Marine hydraulic jackplate. Motor is 0-5" off the |
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transom. 68
mph @ 6300 rpm (gps). |
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Updated 4/9/04... |
"Just
mounted the new engine and jackplate so I am still |
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testing
setups, for now it runs best with the High Five. Runs |
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perfectly
up to 60 then it starts to chine, not too bad but I |
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hope to
lose that with a different prop. Take care.." |
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| 96 Astro
F20 |
25"
Tempest, 12" jackplate, Lowrance X91, X55, |
Spd
Demon - CA |
|
Quickfire |
Motorguide
765. 74 mph (radar). "This boat hauls some |
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| 96 200
Mariner |
serious
butt....very squirrely at WOT! A very fishable, fast |
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great
handling boat." |
|
| 90
Astro |
23"
Laser II, Motorguide Brute TM. |
Astrodude
- NC |
|
Quickfire 19SC |
57 mph @
5800 rpm (speedo). |
|
| 90 200 Merc |
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| 92 Astro
18DCX |
25"
Tempest, 5.5" CMC, Lowrance LC-X15MT, |
Michael
- ON |
| 92 150XR6
Merc |
Eagle
Fishmark 320, MinnKota Maxxum 74#. |
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Propshaft
is 1" below the pad. 67.5 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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"Merc
keyless ignition, Motorguide Maxpro charger, |
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Eagle One
alien style lightweight cowl, Bridgeport tuner, |
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4 gauge
wiring to trolling motor." |
|
| 98 Astro
X2000 |
25"
Merc prop, 12" Springfield, Garmin GPSMap 140, |
Vanmurray
- NC |
| 98 200 Merc
EFI |
Garmin
Fishfinder 160, Motorguide Brute 56. |
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Propshaft
is 3" below the pad. 69 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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| 95 Astro 21
DCX |
25"
Trophy PVS, Quicksilver hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance |
Brian
- ON |
| 03 225 Merc |
LCX15MT's
(2), Motorguide TE82#. |
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|
Optimax |
Motor is
2" off the transom. 74 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
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"This
boat has been great and paid for itself time and time again |
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get the
tournament team out on the water and back again when |
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sometimes
others can't. The ride is great and the storage and |
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| |
space in
the boat is second to none." |
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| 95 Astro
S20DC |
25"
Tempest Plus, 5" CMC, Lowrance X15, X71, |
Monkeyasstro
- TX |
|
Anniversary Ed. |
Motorguide
72# TM. Propshaft is 2" below the pad. |
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72.8 mph @
5950 rpm (gps). |
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| 89 Astro |
21"
Laser, Lowrance indash flasher & console LCG, |
AstroMan16
- IL |
|
QuickFire 17DC |
Lowrance
bow LCG, Motorguide TM. |
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| 89 115 Merc |
52 mph @
5800 rpm (gps). "I love the boat! I'm in heaven |
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being just
a 16 yr ole with such a sweet ride! This thing is my |
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baby. I
fish local tournys and it keeps up with the big boys! |
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Wish it had
more underdeck rod storage but it's not too bad. |
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It takes
rough stuff very very well. Wish I could find some |
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Astro
clothing! If anyone has some please let me know! |
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Take Care
everyone!" |
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| 94 Astro
S-18FS |
20"
Laser II, Humminbird ID60, Motorguide Brute 45, |
Cory
- MO |
| 94 150 Merc
XR6 |
61 mph @
5200 rpm (speedo). |
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| 94 Astro
SCX17 |
Quicksilver
prop. 65 mph (speedo). "Just picked it up, still |
DainBramage
- NY |
| 94 135 Merc |
learning as
fast as I can, but MAN this thing is great fun! |
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No regrets
yet! |
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| 96 Astro
F20 |
Laser II,
6" Rite Hite, Humminbird 300Tx, 200 DX, |
Jazman61
- MO |
|
Quickfire |
MotorGuide
56#. 60 mph (speedo). "Not sure at what rpm |
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| 96 200 Merc
EFI |
I hit 60
mph, but I had plenty of throttle left. Bought this boat |
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2 years ago
from a guy in KY. Best investment I ever made. |
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Love My
Astro. " |
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| 92 Astro
20FDX |
25"
Laser II, Lowrance X70, Clearwater indash, |
Stuart
- MI |
| 92 150 Merc
XR6 |
Motorguide
775 TM. 60 mph. |
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| 96 Astro
X1850DC |
25"
Trophy, 6" Detwiler, Lowrance LMS350A, X70A, |
HarrierBassman
- MS |
| 96 175 Merc
EFI |
Lowrance
1240, Motorguide Beast 775 24/36V. |
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68 mph @
5600 rpm (gps). "What a great boat for the price. |
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Solid. 44
gallons. Large livewells for my large catches.... |
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Good
fishing." |
|
| 93 Astro
18SCX |
24"
Laser II, Humminbird flasher, MotorGuide TM. |
Jhfishdad
- FL |
| 93 150 Merc
XR6 |
62 mph @
5800 rpm (speedo). |
|
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2.5L |
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| 94 Astro
18SFX |
24"
Mazco RE3, 4" CMC jackplate, Motorguide TM. |
Tbone
- TX |
| 94 150 Merc
2.0 |
Propshaft
is even with pad. 64 mph @ 6200 rpm (gps). |
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Updated 2/12/03... |
"Removed
everything heavy, troll motor/batteries, etc., |
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propshaft
even with bottom of pad." |
|
| 93 Astro
S-18B |
25"
Tempest, 6" T&H jackplate. Propshaft is 5" below
the |
Donnie
- AL |
|
150 Merc XR6 |
pad.
67 mph @ 5600 rpm(gps). |
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"This boat started out at 62 mph
with no plate and a 25" |
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Laser
II. I added a Tempest 25", jumped to 65 mph. |
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I then
added the plate and got 67 mph. That was the first run |
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with no
adjustment (standard height). Will make more tests |
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after I
have installed a water pressure gauge. By the way, no |
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motor work
has been done." |
|
| 92 Astro
18FS |
20"
Merc prop, Lowrance X65, MotorGuide Brute TM. |
Nbpbborg
- NC |
|
115 Merc |
50 mph @
5500 rpm (speedo). |
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| 97 Astro
2000 |
Laser II
prop, Lowrance X85, MotorGuide TM. |
TMan
- GA |
|
200 Merc |
65 mph
(speedo). "This is my first boat and it is great. |
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| |
Anyone know
where I can get replacement parts for the |
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| |
surge
brakes, master cylinder?" |
|
| 95 Astro
F20 |
25"
Yamaha ProSeries, 12" jackplate, Lowrance LMS160, |
James
- TX |
|
200 Merc XRi |
Lowrance
X65, MotorGuide 667 TM. |
|
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Propshaft
is 2" below the pad. 76 mph @ 6100 rpm (gps). |
|
| |
"Motor
has heads from 2.0L milled 0.030", Boyesen reeds, |
|
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Bob's
tuner, EFI box from 2.4L. I have tried several props on |
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| |
my rig
(Laser II, Tempest, Trophy, etc.), with the best results |
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| |
coming from
the Yamaha. This prop allowed the boat to get |
|
| |
higher on
the pad than any other with far less trim; 5 mph gain |
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over the
Tempest. I am at the highest point I can go on the |
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| |
jackplate
without losing pressure; still debating on putting low |
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| |
water
pickup for more height. If anyone has tried please let |
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| |
me
know." |
|
| 95 Astro
21DCX |
26"
Trophy, 6" Super Plate hydraulic, Lowrance LMS350, |
Darryl
- Manitoba |
|
Anniversary Ed. |
GlobalMap
1600, Lowrance X85, Minnkota Genesis, |
|
|
225 Merc EFI |
Motor is
2" off transom. 77.6 mph @ 5950 rpm (gps). |
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| |
"I
just purchased the boat this year, I had a 18.5' Ranger |
|
| |
before.
The Astro handles much better even being a 21 footer |
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| |
and the
speed is awesome. I would like to purchase some |
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| |
Astro
clothing if anyone knows where. Please e-mail me..... |
|
| 94 Astro 18
FS |
22"
Ballistic XL, MotorGuide Brute 45#. |
Randy
- LA |
|
150 Merc XR6 |
58 mph @ 5900 rpm
(gps). "Running a 22" Ballistic XL, still |
|
| |
having to trim motor way up. Anybody
wish some |
|
| Updated
9/23/04... |
suggestions? Proshaft is 3"
below the pad." |
|
| 94 Astro
F20 |
25"
Tempest, 12" Power Drive jackplate, Lowrance Map2000 |
Craig
- LA |
|
QuickFire |
Lowrance
X55, MotorGuide Brute 765. |
|
|
200 Merc |
Propshaft
is 2" below the pad. 71 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). |
|
| |
"I've
had the boat since '96 and just started playing with the |
|
| |
performance.
I've run the Trophy and the Tempest 25". |
|
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I just got
a CLE gearcase with low water pickups and welded |
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