95
Astro 18DCX
02 175 Merc
Optimax |
23
Trophy Plus, Helix7 Chirp Gen3, MK Maxxum 80#. 59.3 mph @ 5500 rpm.
"Purchased my first bass boat July 2019 and looking at maximizing
performance." |
Bassman
Jay - MB |
95
Astro 20 FSX
95 200 Merc |
Helix5,
Helix9 Mega SI, Lowrance Elite 9ti, MK Ultrex 112# w/iPilot. 57 mph @
5800 rpm. |
Shane
- PA |
94
Astro 18 SCX
95 150 Merc |
24
Quicksilver, 6" manual jackplate, Humminbird electronics, MinnKota
80#. Propshaft is 4" above pad. 56 mph @ 5500 rpm. "Rescued
the boat and reworked it. Great boat for the local rivers for any kind
of fishing." |
Astro
Rescuer - SC |
95
Astro DCX18
95 150 Merc |
24
Quicksilver, manual jackplate, Humminbird electronics. |
Jimiday
- TN |
96
Astro 1850scx
96 175 Merc EFI |
23
Trophy Plus, 6" manual jackplate, HB998, HB1198, HB1197, MK
Fortrex. Propshaft is 3 1/4" below the pad. 60 mph @ 5600 rpm gps.
"Motor rebuilt 2017 by 101 Marine Joel Knight." |
CaseyCreek
- KY |
98
Astro DC1800
98 150 Mariner |
Helix
7, Helix5, Motorguide 82#. 70 mph @ 6500 speedo. |
Txbasshound
- TX |
98
Astro X2050
98 225 Merc |
25
Tempest, 6" manual jackplate, Humminbird electronics, Motorguide.
70 mph @ 5700 rpm. |
W
Maultsby - TX |
96
Astro S18B
97 150 Merc XR6 |
24
Laser II, 6" manual jackplate, HB Helix7 SI GPS, Helix7 DI GPS, MK
Edge 70#. 59 mph gps. "Still getting this boat setup the way I like
it. Any suggestiongs I would greatly appreciate. If you have extended
the deck on this boat I would like some pics. Also thinking about
redoing livewell system." |
Fireman1100
- NC |
92
Astro 18FDX
92 150 Merc XR6 |
23
Merc, Elite7, MK Fortrex. Propshaft is 3.5" below pad. 47 mph @
5500 rpm gps. |
Ochofish8
- CT |
96
Astro 1850DCX
96 150 Merc |
23
Merc. "Love this boat, rides well, had my son re-clear the boat,
repainted the motor, replaced motor decals. Carbs rebuilt, new plugs,
thermostats, etc. Looking for windshield for passenger side." |
Jeff
- NC |
93
Astro 18 SCX
93 175 Merc XRi |
25
Quicksilver. "Had it to 64 mph with more trim left. Could not drive
through the chinewalk." |
Greg
- TN |
95
Astro S17B
98 90 Johnson
Spl |
17
OEM prop, HB 788ci HD DI, Motorguide 48#. 34 mph @ 4200 rpm gps.
"Anyone on here running a 90 hp? If so, what size prop? I'm running
a 17 and can't reach 5500 rpm. Any suggestions?" |
LureHunter
- FL |
89
Astro FDX18
Quickfire
01 150 Merc Opti |
21
Laser II. 54 mph @ 5300 rpm gps. "Looking to get a better prop. Any
suggestions on prop and setup? I don't have a jackplate." |
Tim
- ON |
97
Astro 2000
97 200 Merc |
23
SS prop, two Lowrance Elite7's, MK Maxxum. |
Todd
A - AZ |
95
Astro F18SCX
95 150 Merc EFI |
Manual
jackplate, HB561, MinnKota 70#. 58 mph @ 5800 rpm gps. |
Bayou
Gladiator - LA |
91
Astro 18FDX
91 150 Merc |
21
SS prop, 10" jackplate, HDS7 Touch, HDS5. Propshaft is
2.5"below the pad. 51.3 mph @ 5800 rpm gps. "Working on setup,
bought boat June '14. Motor runs great, smooth riding in big water.
Working on new prop, thinking a 25 4 blade may do the trick for the
speed and holeshot I'm wanting with tournament load and extra
person. |
Nate
- TN |
94
Astro F20
97 200 Mariner |
25
Fury, 12" jackplate, Lowrance Elite 7 DSI, Motorguide. |
Carterjrjimmy
- LA |
95
Astro S18 F/S
09 150 Evinrude
E-Tec |
21
Raker, 5" jackplate, Humminbird 587i, 200, Motorguide 54#.
Propshaft is 5" below the pad. 47 mph @ 4000 rpm gps. |
Robert
E - ON |
98
Astro 2000
98 200 Merc |
26
Turbo TPX, 6" CMC manual, Lowrance Elite7, HDS5, MinnKota Maxxum
74#. Propshaft is 2" below pad. 64.6 mph @ 5800 rpm gps.
"Speed is with 2 people with all fishing gear." |
Man
of Steel - TN |
90
Astro
90 200 Merc |
23
SS prop, 10" manual jackplate. "Need help setting up my
motor." |
Repomen1
- AL |
93
Astro 18FDX
01 175 Johnson |
24
Solas, manual jackplate, Humminbird, MinnKota Terrova. 57 mph gps.
"How would one find a windshield for a boat like this?" |
Fisher93
- IA |
92
Astro 15B
Stealth
92 90 Merc |
Manual
jackplate, Humminbird 958, Lowrance Elite 5X, MinnKota 70#. 46 mph.
"I love the boat but I'm looking for somehow to get some more
speed. Also I'm in need of a windshield if anyone could help me
out." |
Hogtiming
- TN |
95
Astro S17B
98 90 Johnson |
Humminbird
TX4100, Motorguide 57#. 34 mph gps. |
Lurehunter
- FL |
97
Astro 2050X
99 200 Merc |
Manual
jackplate, Lowrance HDS7 Gen1, Motorguide Tour 70#. |
Dave
J - FL |
98
Astro X2000
04 225 Merc |
25
SS prop, hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance DH5, MinnKota Pro. |
Blistersboy
- AL |
94
Astro 18
Quickfire
94 150 Merc |
Merc
prop, MinnKota TM. 65 mph. "Great boat. Bought it new and still
runs great but needs to be rewired. Looking for a wiring diagram." |
Rondon47
- AR |
95
Astro 18
91 90 Evinrude |
"I just bought this boat (Feb'13). I've had boats most of my life,
always loved fishing, but have never had a bass boat. I Really would
like to have a manual for an Astro boat similar to mine as I'm not sure
if everything is hooked up/working right. A manual would help me figure
out how things are supposed to work and where I need to focus re any
issues. Thanks! Steve." |
SteveCracknell
- VA |
95
Astro S20DC
95 200 Merc |
24
Trophy, 6" Springfield jackplate, Lowrance HDS7, MinnKota 101#.
63.5 mph @ 5950 rpm (gps). "Would like to have more speed. But she
rides and drives better than either my past Champions or Rangers." |
Red
Express - OK |
90
Astro 18SC
Quickfire
90 150 Mec |
25
SS prop, Garmin/Humminbird electronics, MinnKota 70#. 60 mph @ 5200 rpm
(speedo)."Bought my Quickfire a couple months ago (5/12), getting
the bugs worked out of the rpm issue but love my Astro. Going to add a
jackplate soon." |
Bigron
- AR |
98
Astro 172
12 115 Merc Opti |
21
Rapture, 6" Hi Jacker, Motorguide TM. |
Amlee
- SC |
96
Astro 470
96 115 Merc |
MinnKota
65# TM. 54 mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo). |
Shawn
- WI |
97
Astro
1850 SCX
97 150 Merc |
23
Laser II, 6" Vance jackplate, Garmin/Lowrance electronics,
Motorguide 54#. 65 mph @ 5800 rpm (speedo). "Tricky to drive
wot." |
A
Everett - FL |
| 90
Astro Quickfire |
21
Quicksilver, Lowrance HDS7, HDS8, Motorguide Tour 71#. 56 mph (gps). |
64basspro
- GA |
98
Astro 1850DC
98 150 Merc |
23
Trophy, Humminbird 898, 788Ci DI, MinnKota Maxxum 74#. 63 mph @
5500 rpm (gps). |
Huston
- MI |
99
Astro 2050 XC
99 225 Merc Opti |
Merc
prop, manual jackplate, Lowrance LCX37c, LCX17m, Motorguide Pro. 67 mph
@ 6000 rpm (gps). |
Woody
- OH
PHOTO |
94
Astro XF 176
04 150 Merc Opti |
Garmin
electrics, MinnKota TM. "Where can one find boat parts?" |
Scott
L - ON |
96
Astro 2050
DXC |
26
Trophy, Lowrance LMS 332, Motorguide Tour 82#.
69 mph (gps). |
Junebug
- OK |
96
Astro S17B
97 115 Merc |
21
oem prop. 60 mph @ 6000 rpm. "No issues with it in the 5 years I'd
had it." |
R
Mazola - GA |
96
Astro S-15B
96 75 Merc |
Aluminum
prop. "I will add more details as I learn more. This little boat is
in amazing shape for 15 years old. It's not a go-fast boat with an
aircraft carrier deck like some of my past boats, but I like it just
fine. My first real bass boat after being out of bass
fishing for a number of years due to health reasons. I have a smaller
tow vehicle now and it handles this boat just fine. I will be upgrading
the electronics (old Humminbird flasher and junky OLD Lowrance unit on
the bow, and adding a stainless prop in the near future." |
Hydrilla
- NC |
92
Astro 17FX
92 135 Merc |
23
High Five, Humminbird 3D, Motorguide remote. 62 mph @ 6200 rpm (speedo).
"This boat has been amazing, still is amazing so much that my
daughter has now asked for it. She was 3 when I bought it." |
Rick
K - ON |
92
Astro 18 DCX
92 175 Merc XRi |
25
Laser II, 5.5" CMC hydraulic. "Just got it (9/10), runs good,
fiberglass faded so I'm gonna do a full restoration, color change w/high
end base/clear. New carpet and seats! Gonno be fun." |
DMercer
- NC |
94
Astro S18B
94 150 Merc XR6 |
25
Laser II, Humminbird 757C, Motorguide 70# TM.
62 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). "Love this boat, can't ask for a better
ride. Wondering if jackplate would give me more speed." |
Bryan
- AL |
95
Astro 18 SCX
95 150 Yamaha |
Hydraulic
jackplate, Lowrance X85, MinnKota Terrova TM. "Just bought it
(8/10), still setting it up." |
Mike
L - OH |
95
Astro F18
Quickfire
01 150 Merc XR6 |
21
Laser II, Humminbird electronics, MinnKota TM.
56 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). |
NorthernMIBassin
- MI |
91
Astro 18 DCX
90 150 Merc |
23
Laser II, Motorguide TM. 53 mph (gps). "Bought the boat a couple of
weeks ago (6/15) and the gelcoat is coming up, any suggestions on that
would be great and the other thing is the upholstery is terrible, where
can I get new upholstery for this boat?" |
Dreamweaver30452
- GA |
95
Astro
97 200 Suzuki |
Garmin
electronics, MinnKota TM. 70 mph. "Anyone know where I can get
aftermarket dash and windshield?" |
Deepcrankin
- NC |
94
Astro S 18B
94 150 Merc XR6 |
24
Solas Scorpion, 6" Hi Jacker, Motorguide 80# Wireless. Propshaft
is 1" below the pad. 67 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). "Still working
on setup, next is Bob's 10" hydraulic jackplate." |
Seatec
- FL
PHOTO |
97
Astro 1800 DC
97 150 Merc |
Lowrance
LCX 18C, Lowrance X71, Motorguide Pro 6700. 62 mph. |
Maxielures
- WV |
| 99
Astro 1800 DC |
23"
Trophy Plus, Humminbird 797 SI, Lowrance 500X, |
BearBIA
- SC |
| 99
150 Merc Opti |
Motorguide
Brute 54#. 60 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). |
PHOTO |
| |
"This
is our first true tournament boat.We got a very good deal |
|
| |
on
it and have been running the prop off it for a year now." |
|
| 95
Astro S18-B |
23
Laser II, manual
jackplate, MinnKota All Terrain 65#. |
Mafloyd88
- TN |
| 95
150 Merc XR6 |
Humminbird
587, Eagle FishMark 320. 57
mph (gps). |
|
| 92
Astro FDX |
23"
Trophy Plus, Lowrance HDS-7's (2), Motorguide Brute |
Firefighterfreeman
- GA |
| 93
150 Merc |
67#
TM. 58.9 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
|
| 97
Astro 172 |
Humminbird
electronics, Motorguide Classic 56#. |
Jimbo
- PA |
|
Sport |
56-60
mph (speedo). "Boat's great. Bought it brand new in |
|
| 97
120 Force |
'97.
Fishes pretty much as good as the newer boats I've been |
|
| |
in." |
|
| 95
Astro S 18B |
25"
Quicksilver, Humminbird electronics, Motorguide Tour |
Joe
- FL |
| 95
150 Merc XR6 |
Edition
82#. 57 mph (gps). "I bought this boat almost 2 years |
|
| |
ago,
it's been a great boat. I'm looking for a deck extension |
|
| |
and
a windshield, if anybody knows where I can get these |
|
| |
please
let me know." |
|
| 98
Astro 2000 |
Lowrance
LMS 522 iGPS, X87, MinnKota All Terrain 70#. |
Bama
Bassmaster - AL |
| 98
200 Merc |
63
mph (gps). |
|
| 97
Astro 2000DC |
Motorguide
56#. 68 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). "Love this boat. |
Rick
C - MO |
| 97
200 Merc |
Bought
new in '97 and this is my 13th season to fish from it. |
|
| |
Does
well in rougher water and rides and handles well. Don't |
|
| |
see
trading it anytime in the future. Ordered in the "Redskins |
|
| |
Special"
colors - Burgundy and Gold." |
|
| 90
Astro 18FS |
Turbo
prop, Lowrance X25, Motorguide Brute 41. |
Celticbass1
- MI |
|
Quickfire |
38
mph (gps). |
|
| 90
115 Merc |
|
|
| 96
Astro F-20 |
17"
Fury II 3 blade, 10" CMC hydraulic, Lowrance |
Wayne
- NC |
|
Quickfire |
LMS332C
/GPS, X67C, Motorguide TR82 Digital. |
|
| 96
150 Merc 2.5 |
72
mph (speedo). |
|
|
Black Max |
|
|
| 95
Astro S20DC |
25"
Laser II, manual jackplate, Motorguide TM. |
Michael495
- OH |
| 95
200 Merc |
"I
just bought this boat and the engine has a new powerhead; |
|
| |
I'm
still doing break in so I don't know what the top end is yet. |
|
| |
I
do like the ride and the setup much better than the 1985 |
|
| |
Ranger
I had. I have about 2 more hours of break in then I can |
|
| |
see
what it will do. So far I do love it much better than my |
|
| |
previous
boat." |
|
| 91
Astro 18 FDX |
25"
Tempest Plus, CMC 5.5 + 2.5 total of 8" hydraulic, |
Astrofishing
- PA |
| 97
200 Merc EFI |
Lowrance
102C, LCX 17M, Motorguide Brute 750. |
|
| |
Propshaft
is 1 7/8" below pad. 72 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). |
|
| |
"Owned
this boat since new and love it. New carpet and seats |
|
| |
in
2006. Engine mods done in 2008: 200 powerhead, |
|
| |
Brucato
SVS/ACU, Bob's tuner, solid engine mounts, |
|
| |
Boyesen
reeds, Mercury scoops, Allison skid planer. |
|
| |
Rides
high and no chinewalk. Looking for more speed!" |
|
| 93 Astro 18
SCX |
8"
hydraulic jackplate, Garmin 140, Eagle, Motorguide 56#. |
InDixie4LifeFishin
- SC |
| 93 150
Suzuki |
67 mph
(speedo). "This is my baby but she needs a little |
|
| |
cosmetic
work, but I got an awesome deal on her and she runs |
|
| |
like a
champ. If you have any ideas about colors for paint or |
|
| |
anything
shoot me an email." |
|
| 93 Astro
S-18B |
Quicksilver
prop, Humminbird electronics, MinnKota 65#. |
David
- NC |
| 93 150 Merc |
53 mph
(gps). "1st bass boat! I love it!" |
|
| 95 Astro
SCX18 |
Laser prop,
manual jackplate, Garmin 140, 160c, |
Fish-er-man
- MI |
| 95 150
Merc |
MinnKota
70#. 68 mph @ 5800 rpm (speedo). |
|
|
XLR6 |
|
|
| 99 Astro
1800DC |
23"
Trophy Plus, Eagle, Lowrance X55, Motorguide TM. |
BearBIA
- SC |
| 99 150 Merc
Opti |
60 mph @
5700 rpm (gps). |
|
| 90 Astro
16FS |
20"
Laser II, hydraulic jackplate, Humminbird 787c2 combo. |
Chad
M - MI |
|
Quickfire |
MinnKota TM. |
|
| 90 90
Mariner |
|
|
| 96 Astro
S-18B |
23 Tempest
Plus, Humminbird 787, 747, MinnKota Maxxum |
WesG
- FL |
| 96 150 Merc |
Pro 80#.
59 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "Great first boat! |
|
| |
Would like
a deck extension." |
|
| 93 Astro 18
SCX |
Power Lift
hydraulic, Eagle Magna III, Motorguide 56#. |
InDixie4Life
- SC |
| 93 150
Suzuki |
73 mph
(speedo). |
|
| 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 |
PHOTO |
| |
its life
except while catching lunker bass. Looks NEW!!" |
|
| 96 Astro
1850scx |
24"
Fury, 5.5" CMC jackplate, Lowrance X125, MinnKota |
Fox175 - KY |
| 96 175 Merc |
Edge 70#.
66 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps) |
|
| 90 Astro
Pro 16 |
"All
original equipment on boat except motor and fish finder." |
Matthew
T - SC |
| 93 40 Merc |
|
|
| 94 Astro
200FS |
72 mph
(speedo) |
Scott
Morris - OH |
| 94 200 Merc |
|
|
| 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 |
|
| |
and really
like it so far. I'm looking to get more speed. I know |
|
| |
a jackplate
will help with that but I'm not sure on the setup I |
|
| |
would need
to use. Any help would be appreciated." |
|
| 99 Astro
X2150FS |
24"
Merc prop, Humminbird Matrix37, MinnKota Powerdrive |
J
Routt - IN |
| 99 225 Merc |
74#. 62 mph
@ 5800 rpm (gps). |
|
| 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 |
|
| 95 200
Mariner |
boat I've
ever owned. My friend had owned this boat forever |
|
| |
and I have
bugged him to death to sell it to me for a long time. |
|
| |
He called
me a while back and said it was for sale, I bought it |
|
| |
and sold my
20XD Bullet. The sad part is that Brunswick the |
|
| |
company
that owned Astro stopped making these awesome |
|
| |
boats. Now
Triton is their bassboat and I wouldn't trade for |
|
| |
a Triton or
any boat out there." |
|
| 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 |
|
| |
rough
water, passengers usually seem to be pretty comfortable, |
|
| |
pulls a
tube, ski, wakeboard up really well. Burns the hell out |
|
| |
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 |
|
|
| 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), |
|
|
Black Max |
really
smooth ride, great holeshot, would like to know how to |
|
| |
setup motor
for more speed." |
|
| 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 |
|
| |
sometimes
get 60 out of her!!" |
|
| 98 Astro
1700 |
Motorguide
TM. |
Dervint
- GA |
| 98 120 Merc |
|
|
| 92 Astro
S15B |
Lowrance
electronics, Motorguide TM. 48 mph @ 5000 rpm. |
Espo2199
- SC |
| 94 90 Merc |
|
|
| 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 |
|
| |
parts.
Particularly livewell valves and screens. Also need new |
|
| |
ignition
switch. I've had this boat forever, time for a little TLC." |
|
| 97 Astro
1800 |
Humminbird
electronics, Evinrude 74# TM. |
Jfordbass
- CA |
| 97 150
Mariner |
60 mph
(gps). |
PHOTO |
| 96 Astro
S18 SF |
Laser II
prop. 60 mph (speedo). |
Alleyway
- OK |
| 96 150 Merc |
|
|
| 92 Astro
18-B |
24"
Laser II, Garmin 120, Humminbird 383C, Motorguide 67. |
Jbizkit3000
- AL |
| 92 150 Merc |
59 mph (gps). |
|
| |
"Just
like new. Everything on the boat has been redone." |
|
| 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 |
PHOTO
PHOTO |
| |
wheels,
winch, jack and trolling motor when I get back from |
PHOTO
PHOTO |
| |
my
deployment. Any tips in these areas? Anyone know where |
|
| |
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 |
|
|
| 97 Astro
162 Fish |
Humminbird
565, Evinrude 54# 24V TM. |
Jb1dsl
- FL |
| 97 75 Merc |
|
|
| 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 |
|
| |
problems
with chine. Any info to help correct this would be |
|
| |
appreciated." |
|
| 93 Astro
FDX18 |
23"
Laser II, 6" jackplate, Lowrance 334, Motorguide Brute |
Grunt6
- GA |
| 93 150
Mariner |
24V. 62 mph
@ 5700 rpm. |
|
| 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). |
|
| 99 225 Merc |
"Love
my ride, own 2 boats, both w/windshields rare option. |
|
|
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." |
|
| 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." |
|
| 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!" |
|
| 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?" |
|
| 98 Astro
X2000 |
25
Tempest, 12" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance X52, 320C, |
Somuchinfo
- VA |
| 04 225 Merc
Opti |
Motorguide
82# Tour. 68 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). |
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| |
"Runs
well, pretty fast boat. Thinking about adding a Power |
|
| Updated
7/11/10..... |
Pole
because I do a lot of river fishing." |
|
| 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." |
|
| 93 Astro
S-17B |
Laser II,
Eagle Fishmark 320, Eagle Supra ID, Motorguide |
Westerndigger
- CA |
| 93 115
Mariner |
Four
30#. |
|
| 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." |
|
| 93 Astro
S-15B |
Eagle Cuda
128, MinnKota Edge 40#. |
Hookercn
- NC |
| 93 70 Merc |
|
|
| 90 Astro
20DC |
27"
High Five, 6" Chapparal, Motorguide 76#. |
Cjrsktr
- TX |
| 90 200 Merc |
57 mph @
6000 rpm (speedo). |
|
| 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." |
|
| 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). |
|
| 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." |
|
| 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 |
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| |
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." |
|
| 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 |
|
| |
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!!" |
|
| 96 Astro
2050 |
25"
prop, Eagle electronics, Motorguide TM. |
Johnhar
- WV |
|
DCX |
79 mph @
5500 rpm (speedo). "Of course the speed depends |
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| 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 |
|
|
| 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 |
|
| |
too." |
|
| 96 Astro
21DCX |
26 Fury, 6" Rite Hite hydraulic, Lowrance LMS160/GPS, |
Dick
- MI |
|
Tournament Spl |
Garmin 240,
Motorguide 767. 82 mph @ 5850 rpm (gps). |
|
| 96 225 Merc
EFI |
"Raised
my seats 4" to get my feet under me (bad back). She |
|
| Updated
5/18/10.... |
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 |
|
| |
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." |
|
| 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 |
|
| |
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 |
|
| |
and through
the ruff stuff. Would like a little more speed out of |
|
| |
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 |
|
|
| 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 |
|
| |
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 |
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| |
(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). |
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| |
"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 |
|
| |
most lift and top speed. This is my 2nd
F-18, I love these |
|
| |
hulls, they ride good and handle well. I
don't know why |
|
| |
Procraft and Astro stopped making
them?" |
|
| 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 |
|
|
Super 6 |
as much as
cleaned the carbs." |
|
| 95 Astro
21SCX |
25"
Laser, Impulse w/GPS, MinnKota 74# TM. |
Schwanie
- WI |
|
Anniversary Ed. |
75 mph @
5800 rpm (gps). |
|
| 95 200 Merc |
|
|
| 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 |
|
| |
say I love
it. Would like to install a jackplate to see if I can |
|
| |
gain speed.
A very nice boat on the water compared to others |
|
| |
on the
lake. Will turn a few heads." |
|
| 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." |
|
| 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 |
|
| |
transom. 68
mph @ 6300 rpm (gps). |
|
|
Updated 4/9/04... |
"Just
mounted the new engine and jackplate so I am still |
|
| |
testing
setups, for now it runs best with the High Five. Runs |
|
| |
perfectly
up to 60 then it starts to chine, not too bad but I |
|
| |
hope to
lose that with a different prop. Take care.." |
|
| 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 |
|
|
| 92 Astro
18DCX |
25"
Tempest, 5.5" CMC, Lowrance LC-X15MT, |
Michael
- ON |
| 92 150XR6
Merc |
Eagle
Fishmark 320, MinnKota Maxxum 74#. |
|
| |
Propshaft
is 1" below the pad. 67.5 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
|
| |
"Merc
keyless ignition, Motorguide Maxpro charger, |
|
| |
Eagle One
alien style lightweight cowl, Bridgeport tuner, |
|
| |
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. |
|
| |
Propshaft
is 3" below the pad. 69 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
|
| 95 Astro 21
DCX |
25"
Trophy PVS, Quicksilver hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance |
Brian
- ON |
| 03 225 Merc |
LCX15MT's
(2), Motorguide TE82#. |
|
|
Optimax |
Motor is
2" off the transom. 74 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). |
|
| |
"This
boat has been great and paid for itself time and time again |
|
| |
get the
tournament team out on the water and back again when |
|
| |
sometimes
others can't. The ride is great and the storage and |
|
| |
space in
the boat is second to none." |
|
| 95 Astro
S20DC |
25"
Tempest Plus, 5" CMC, Lowrance X15, X71, |
Monkeyasstro
- TX |
|
Anniversary Ed. |
Motorguide
72# TM. Propshaft is 2" below the pad. |
|
| |
72.8 mph @
5950 rpm (gps). |
|
| 89 Astro |
21"
Laser, Lowrance indash flasher & console LCG, |
AstroMan16
- IL |
|
QuickFire 17DC |
Lowrance
bow LCG, Motorguide TM. |
|
| 89 115 Merc |
52 mph @
5800 rpm (gps). "I love the boat! I'm in heaven |
|
| |
being just
a 16 yr ole with such a sweet ride! This thing is my |
|
| |
baby. I
fish local tournys and it keeps up with the big boys! |
|
| |
Wish it had
more underdeck rod storage but it's not too bad. |
|
| |
It takes
rough stuff very very well. Wish I could find some |
|
| |
Astro
clothing! If anyone has some please let me know! |
|
| |
Take Care
everyone!" |
|
| 94 Astro
S-18FS |
20"
Laser II, Humminbird ID60, Motorguide Brute 45, |
Cory
- MO |
| 94 150 Merc
XR6 |
61 mph @
5200 rpm (speedo). |
|
| 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 |
|
| 96 200 Merc
EFI |
I hit 60
mph, but I had plenty of throttle left. Bought this boat |
|
| |
2 years ago
from a guy in KY. Best investment I ever made. |
|
| |
Love My
Astro. " |
|
| 92 Astro
20FDX |
25"
Laser II, Lowrance X70, Clearwater indash, |
Stuart
- MI |
| 92 150 Merc
XR6 |
Motorguide
775 TM. 60 mph. |
|
| 96 Astro
X1850DC |
25"
Trophy, 6" Detwiler, Lowrance LMS350A, X70A, |
HarrierBassman
- MS |
| 96 175 Merc
EFI |
Lowrance
1240, Motorguide Beast 775 24/36V. |
|
| |
68 mph @
5600 rpm (gps). "What a great boat for the price. |
|
| |
Solid. 44
gallons. Large livewells for my large catches.... |
|
| |
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." |
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| 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." |
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| 92 Astro
18FS |
20"
Merc prop, Lowrance X65, MotorGuide Brute TM. |
Nbpbborg
- NC |
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115 Merc |
50 mph @
5500 rpm (speedo). |
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| 97 Astro
2000 |
Laser II
prop, Lowrance X85, MotorGuide TM. |
TMan
- GA |
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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?" |
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| 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). |
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"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 |
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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." |
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| 95 Astro
21DCX |
26"
Trophy, 6" Super Plate hydraulic, Lowrance LMS350, |
Darryl
- Manitoba |
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Anniversary Ed. |
GlobalMap
1600, Lowrance X85, Minnkota Genesis, |
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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 |
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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..... |
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| 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 |
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having to trim motor way up. Anybody
wish some |
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| Updated
9/23/04... |
suggestions? Proshaft is 3"
below the pad." |
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| 94 Astro
F20 |
25"
Tempest, 12" Power Drive jackplate, Lowrance Map2000 |
Craig
- LA |
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QuickFire |
Lowrance
X55, MotorGuide Brute 765. |
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200 Merc |
Propshaft
is 2" below the pad. 71 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). |
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"I've
had the boat since '96 and just started playing with the |
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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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on torque
tab. This boat just looks like it is capable of some |
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real high
speeds. It must be a rare model, never see any. |
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Maybe
someone else has one." |
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| 95 Astro 17
SCX |
22"
High Five, Humminbird 300 TX, Eagle Ultra Classic, |
Aaron
- Ontario |
|
115 Merc |
MotorGuide
TM. 50 mph (gps). |
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"This
is the first bassboat I've owned. Got a great deal on it |
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and am very
satisfied with the quality, fishability and |
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performance
of Astro....too bad they don't make bassboats |
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anymore.
Any tips from other Astro owners in terms of |
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performance,
setup, rigging or anything that might help me in |
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getting the
full use from this rig would be great." |
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| 96 Astro
S-18B |
24"
Ballistic, 6" RiteHite, Eagle Ultra Classic, Eagle FishEasy, |
Kevin
- ND |
|
150 Merc |
MotorGuide
50#. Propshaft is 2.5" below the pad. |
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69 mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo). "I bought this boat new in |
PHOTO |
| Updated
7/4/03... |
'96 and
love it. I'm still messing with the engine height to |
PHOTO |
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determine
what is best at this altitude(1000'). Any advice |
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would
always be helpful. I am also interested in a front deck |
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extension." |
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| 97 Astro 2000 |
24" Trophy,
6" Pro Lift jackplate, Eagle/Zercom
electronics, |
Woodyfish
- VA |
| 200 Mariner |
MotorGuide
TM |
PHOTO |
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Propshaft
is 2" below the pad. 64 mph @ 5200 rpm. |
PHOTO |
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Updated 5/27/02.... |
Installing
jackplate this week. Hope to get my speed up |
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closer to
70 mph." |
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| 94 Astro 18 F/S |
21" Silver series, Humminbird 3D
Wide, Humminbird IS60, |
Brian
- VA |
| 115 Merc |
MotorGuide Brute TM. 53 mph @ 5800 rpm
(speedo). |
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"Quicksilver Power Tune spray did a
remarkable job |
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restoring performance to my boat.
I bought it used and did |
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not know what kind of a person the
seller was (No clue on |
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maintenance). Decarboning works
wonders!" |
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| 93 Astro 20DCX |
23" Ballistic, Garmin Fishfinder
160, Lowrance X60, |
Jeffrey
- MN |
| 200 Merc XRi |
Minnkota Maxxum 65# TM. 63.4 mph @ 6400
rpm (gps). |
PHOTO |
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2.5 L |
"Thought I would register my Astro
on the Owners page here. |
PHOTO |
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I really love my boat, just picked it up
last spring and got a |
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heck of a deal on it. I do have a
nose cone also on the Merc |
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and I may be getting just a tad extra
performance out of it. |
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Would love to hear from other Astro
owners. My dad and |
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brother each have a bass boat as well
(Skeeter ZX185 and |
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| |
HydraSports) and they love the ride and
stability of the Astro |
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as well." |
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| 94 Astro S20DC |
25" Renegade, 10" CMC
jackplate. |
Michael
Martin - SC |
| 150 Merc |
Propshaft is 1" below the pad. 56
mph @ 6300 rpm (radar). |
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| 95 Astro 21 DCX |
25" Trophy PVS, Lowrance LMS 350A,
X70A, X91, |
Bckh2o
- Ontario |
| Anniversary Ed. |
MotorGuide TourEdition. 71 mph @ 6000
rpm (gps). |
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| 200 Merc |
"Great rough water boat, do a lot
of boating on the Great |
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Lakes and can say that I have always got
out and always got |
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back." |
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| 98 Astro 2150FSX |
24" Trophy Plus, Zercom CD-40,
MotorGuide TM. |
Shayne
- NC |
| 225 Merc |
62 mph @ 5600 rpm (speedo). |
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| 95 Astro S-18F/S |
26"
Trophy or Mazco 25:, 12" Detwiler
hydraulic, Lowrance |
Revver
- PA |
| 150 Merc XR6 |
X22a, X85, MotorGuide 750.
70+ mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). |
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"Engine has Bob's low water pickup,
velocity stacks and |
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cowl louvers, G-Force tuner and reed
cages, heads cut to |
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34.5 cc's, Boyesen reeds, Specialty
Service ported intake, |
|
| |
EGT gauge. To all Astro Owners: Changing
from 6" jackplate |
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to 12" added almost 6 mph and the
boat will get on the pad |
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| |
and stay there even loaded
heavily." |
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|
Updated 1/3/03... |
"New
2002 175 Powerhead." |
|
| 90 Astro |
Laser II prop, Lowrance electronics,
MotorGuide Brute TM, |
Todd
- MI |
| 200 Merc |
67 mph. "Any HP secrets would
be appreciated." |
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| 98 Astro 172Fish |
19" Michigan Match prop, Humminbird
LCR W (indash), |
Chief
350 - TX |
| 120 Force |
(Unit broken, display fades out, any
suggestions?) |
|
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MotorGuide 48# TM. 50 mph @ 5000 rpm
(speedo). |
|
| 95 Astro S20DC |
25" Laser II, MotorGuide Brute
TM. 67 mph @ 6000 rpm |
Starrbow
- SC |
| 200 Merc |
(gps). "A 25" Tempest has just
been ordered so we will see |
|
| |
how it works." |
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| 98 Astro 162 Fish |
Standard prop, Lowrance (front),
Humminbird (rear), |
ParrotHeadMuddy-NC |
| 75 Force |
MotorGuide 43# TM. 42 mph @ 5250 rpm.
"Small bass boat, |
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| |
but there isn't a more attractive boat
on the lake. It's White |
|
| |
with Red metallic trim. A very
wide boat for its length; boy |
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| |
do I love my boat :) |
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