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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | I also have the 165 Navigator with a 90 hp Yamaha 2 stroke. Engine-wise, I would say I am disappointed with my choice since the yamaha is the smallest displacement 90hp motor made. Speed is o.k at 38mph and mileage is decent....motor runs smooth too...just not enough "umph" in the engine for that particular boat. I do find that it is a very dry ride unless conditions are really poor and you have to go in a cross wind (then nothing is dry).
As for fishing from it, it's pretty hard to beat. Very stable, and with the side storage being on the same level as the front and rear decks, it makes walking around with a big fish on the line an easy thing to do...unless of course you have the dual console. The rear deck area is a great place to fish from...right above the water and you can be right out on the edge of the boat.
Rigging up electronics on this boat is a snap!! Lots of area to work and no real major issues "fishing" wire up and around things.
Storage-I agree the compartments are not dry and for the most part, that is not a big issue. Rod storage is nice...you can fit a 7'-6" stick in either compartment.
If you do choose this particular model, get the biggest displacement engine you can get/afford. I have been very intrigued in the past year or so with the Honda 90 with the Vtec technology... Fuel savings would be huge for just cruising around, and the low end torque is quite beefy.
Definitely the best boat I have owned to fish from....
Steve |
