Alumacraft Dominator 175

[flyboy10]

I know its hard to think about summer fishing right now but I plan on getting a new boat at the 2010 boat show. I have done a lot of research and planning on the Dominator 175 Sport with a Suzuki 140. I wonder of any of you have some preformance numbers for this set up. Top end, troll down speed, and overall ride. Thanks for the help.

P.S What prop ???

[Northlander]

Im thinking top end you will get mid 40's and trolling speed should get down in the 2mph to mid 2's. As far as prop I would call Jay Soderbloom when you get the boat and he can help you out way more than I can on here. Test the prop they give you and if that dont work change up. www.soderbloom.com

Also there is a very nice 04 Alumacraft with a 140 suzuki for sale here on FM. Check it out its at a great price right now.

[flyboy10]

Thx Northlander but I am set on a new one. Been saving for 10 years for my first real boat. I however will take a look at that prop guy.

[Matt C]

flyboy - as an Alumacraft owner (trophy 195 currently) i think you'll love that set-up. I do however really like the Yami's over the Zukies...but that's just personal preference.

drop me an e-mail as I can get ya in on a great set-up with an Alumacraft dealer that isn't a sponsor so I cant name em.

[email protected]

[SkunkedAgain]

I got an '08 Navigator/'09 Suzuki 90hp. While I can't give you specifics on your setup, I can say that you'll be happy. Mine flies along. The speedo says 44mph with practically no gear in it, but those things are always off. However, I had four people, a dog, and gear in it and my buddy's GPS indicated 38mph, so I have some faith.

The Suzuki is super quiet and I can't say enough about it. However, this is my first new boat motor so I'm sure that they all work great for the first few years.

Enjoy!

[Washing Lures]

Northlander- where did you see the posting for the 04 Alumacraft with a 140 suzuki for sale here on FM?

Thanks

[solbes]

Casey is selling his Alumacraft Tourney boat in the "For Sale" forum.

http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2026437/1

[MIDNIGHT777]

Flyboy,

My previous boat was a 2005 Alumacraft Dominator 175 CS with a Johnson 140 4 stroke (same engine as the Suzuki 140). Honsetly if I would have bought the sport with a full windshield instead of the single counsel I would probably still have the boat. It was a great setup but things changed and I needed the full windshield.

I started with an aluminum prop and switched to a stainless. I dont remember the pitch of either, but the ss made a big difference. Top end was low 40's with a modest load. Only trolled down to about 2+ mph. I experimented with drift socks to slow me down. It worked fine, but was kind of a pain. If you do a lot of trolling I would seriously consider a kicker.

Overall ride I thought was good. Nothing like my new glass boat, but very good. I had it out on some very rough days and it did pretty well.

I think you will be happy with the purchase!!!!!!!!!

Matt

[flyboy10]

I plan on getting the Sport because I spend a lot of time on Mille Lacs and the windshield will be nice. Hey midnight did you pull any tubes with that setup? I have to trick the wife into thinking this is a family boat so I can get it.

[MIDNIGHT777]

I get rid of my Dominator CS because I fish Mille Lacs, and other big bodies of water, a lot and the wife (then girlfriend) wanted a full windshield. So to make her happy I had to sacrifice. I pulled plenty of tubers with that set up with NO problem. I even tried to get up on 1 ski behind this boat with the aluminum prop. I had to drag for quite a while before popping out of the water. The wife was pulling me so I am not totally sure she knew what she was doing and had the hammer dropped all the way. But, after purchasing the ss prop the hole-shot was much improved.

Matt

[flyboy10]

Glass would be nice but in my price range ($25000) this seems to fit. If its blowing 30 out of the NW I probably will not be fishing the south end of Mille Lacs in this rig.

[Northlander]

$25,000 can get ya a very nice used glass boat these days. But I guess your sold on a new boat.

[flyboy10]

It also fits in my garage by 2 inches

[Looky Lou]

I'm ready to pull the trigger on a new Navigator 175 tiller with a 75 zuki. The Dom's and Nav's are very similiar boats. I've done a lot of research and it seems like the zuki's and honda motors are very even.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Sweet

[flyboy10]

24 days tell the boat show. I am down to Lacanns or Cabelas. Who ever does the better deal gets my money.

[speedbump]

I have the 2007 Navigator 175 sport with a 140 Suzuki and love it. Only thing is that it is a heavy rig and you can really feel it when you are towing it. Great rig.