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| Author: | biggook6 [ Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 1540 Phowler - 18hp Copperhead |
This weekend I got to run my boat and motor for About 8 hours, it preformed flawlessly - I ran some shallows, grass beds and A lot of open water - I didn't have much of a load just me and my dog_ she's Probably 40 lbs soak in wet, but I did put 5 gallons of gas in my tank For a little more weight upfront- I down loaded an app from iTunes called "speed box" And constantly checked it along with my vehicles mph on the way to the ramp. It was right on the money - the whole way. The copper head 18 (kohler) busted off every time With no hesitation- I love this motor! The way it's setup is awesome - its a very Simple design with killer performance! After playing around and figuring Out the trim I was moving! Every thing from the throttle To the prop worked great- no regrets on the motor! None. Copper head did a heck Of a job on this thing. I manged to hit 25mph - when I could find smooth water not chopped up From the wind- the phowler 1540 lite Jon and the copperhead are a great combo. If your looking For a smaller rig - contact phowler or copperhead - the customer support is top notch Outstanding people to do business with. I did manage to get it stuck trying to go over a levee - Good thing my phowler is relatively light- boat is built like a tank. |
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| Author: | nowake [ Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1540 Phowler - 18hp Copperhead |
Nice rig, so where is the review? Don't forget to change your profile pic! |
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| Author: | Stump thumper [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1540 Phowler - 18hp Copperhead |
How much you pay for the whole rig trailer and all |
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| Author: | CDMCHEVY07 [ Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1540 Phowler - 18hp Copperhead |
thats a good lookin lil boat ! |
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| Author: | biggook6 [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1540 Phowler - 18hp Copperhead |
Man I love it - I can get into some pretty tight spots _ I can't wait to get it down south in the marsh- |
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| Author: | txmudcutter [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1540 Phowler - 18hp Copperhead |
Man this thing is nice I'd love to have something like it for the refugees around here with HP restrictions |
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| Author: | txmudcutter [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1540 Phowler - 18hp Copperhead |
You got the clutch on your motor? Heard they started offering it now |
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| Author: | biggook6 [ Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1540 Phowler - 18hp Copperhead |
No I didn't get a clutch - |
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| Author: | charlieboy [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1540 Phowler - 18hp Copperhead |
have you run it yet with any kind of weight in the boat? How much and how was performance affected? |
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| Author: | charlieboy [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1540 Phowler - 18hp Copperhead |
have you run it yet with any kind of weight in the boat? How much and how was performance affected? |
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| Author: | biggook6 [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1540 Phowler - 18hp Copperhead |
I ran it yesterday, me (125) & my brother (130 lbs) ,6 gallons Of gas , fishing stuff and ice chest - performance was awesome - I couldn't tell a differnce - was getting 22 mph. Great little rig |
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| Author: | muddoctor [ Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1540 Phowler - 18hp Copperhead |
It will handle a total weight = to 3 men (600lbs) well, just as with the 1840 tested last weekend, when you try and put 4 or more (800lbs or so) in a good boat with the 18, it will slow down to 12-16 mph or so depending on conditions. PW |
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