Hi Guys,
I have just recently bought my first big boat - an Allison Angler 195.
She is 1992 vintage but in really good order and has a 140hp Yammie straped to its bum.
Been out and about in the bay a couple of times and am really happy with it.
Anyone else got one of these things? I'd be really interested in any tips/tricks/cautions/suggestions etc?
Cheers
Fred
Hi Fred,
I have a 94 model 175 Fisherman with a 125hp Mariner which I bought second hand. Took a lot of time to find her.
Where the heck did you find a second hand 195. Very well done.
The Allisons are very strong, capable boats that handle well.
There's a few other 195 owners on Ausfish who know doubt will help you out.
Welcome.
Cheers
Stu
HI Fast Freddie
I have a Allison Vision 195 with a 225 offshore merc.
Hey fast freddie
have you got any pics of your boat........
geoff
Hi Fred
Ive got a 189 Fisherman. Pretty much the same hull and layout as to 4Reel's boat, but mines got a bigger pod on the back.
Ive only had it about 3 weeks and havent been out yet. Who ever wired mine up used automotive copper wire (not tinned) and the water has got into it. Im just re wiring it and fiddling with a few things before I get her on the water.
Mines a 2000 model with a 115hp Merc 2/carb.
I looked a 1996 model and it had stainless hinges on some of the storage compartments and the rear cleats were stainless too. Mines got #plastic hinges and rear cleats #
I will PM you with a site that has a review on the 195. (not sure if we can advertise other sites on here)
cheers
Rod
Thanks Guys,
I found this by pure luck Stu.
Mate of mine saw it advertised on Boatpoint and asked me to go and look at it with him because it was literally just up the road from work. #
I wasn't in the market at the time but have always said when I do buy a 'big' boat, I want an Allison.
Anyway, when we pulled up at the owners house and looked at it - it was immaculate. #We crawled all over the thing and couldn't find anything seriously wrong with it other than I thought the Yammie 140 was a bit under powered. (How wrong I was about being underpowered!)
My mate decided on another boat, and I bought the Allison the next day!
Couple of things you guys could help me with if you don't mind?
1. #Do you guys have a motor leg support when travelling? #I don't, and l am not sure the best way to support the motor on the road.
The two little lugs on the engine just don't fill me with confidence.
2. How you tie down the back end of your boat when travelling?
Regards
# # # # # # Fred
Another pic of my pride and joy.
Would like to put in some decent size seat boxes eventually.
HOLY SNAPPIN' DUCKS Black_Jack!!!Originally Posted by Black_Jack
This must absolutely fly with a 225 strapped on?
Does any part of the hull touch the water when you open it up?
What a beast!
Fred
Hi Fred
Ive got a 189 Fisherman. Pretty much the same hull and layout as to 4Reel's boat, but mines got a bigger pod on the back.
Ive only had it about 3 weeks and havent been out yet. Who ever wired mine up used automotive copper wire (not tinned) and the water has got into it. Im just re wiring it and fiddling with a few things before I get her on the water.
Mines a 2000 model with a 115hp Merc 2/carb.
I looked a 1996 model and it had stainless hinges on some of the storage compartments and the rear cleats were stainless too. Mines got #plastic hinges and rear cleats #
I will PM you with a site that has a review on the 195. (not sure if we can advertise other sites on here)
cheers
Rod
Thanks very much Rod.
1.
Ive never used any additional outboard support brackets on any boat ive owned. Mind you I normally only travel 30km each way to the ramp. Just make that the motor is resting solidly on its support bracket. (most motors have a flip up support bracket to take the load of the hydraulic ram)
2.
I normally just use a rachet style tiedown across the back of the boat. Normally just behind the axles most trailers have a ring to clip onto each side. Others use different methods. If doing a long trip an additional strap (in front of the axles?) may be a good idea too.
A chain with a turn buckle running backwards from the bow eye is a good idea too. When you hit the brakes the 2 or 3 U-Bolts on the winch post take all the load. You can see the chain in my pic. The previous owner had it on the winch post. Ive attached it directly to the bow eye now.
cheers
Rod
Hi Fred
Ive got a 189 Fisherman. Pretty much the same hull and layout as to 4Reel's boat, but mines got a bigger pod on the back.
Ive only had it about 3 weeks and havent been out yet. Who ever wired mine up used automotive copper wire (not tinned) and the water has got into it. Im just re wiring it and fiddling with a few things before I get her on the water.
Mines a 2000 model with a 115hp Merc 2/carb.
I looked a 1996 model and it had stainless hinges on some of the storage compartments and the rear cleats were stainless too. Mines got #plastic hinges and rear cleats #
I will PM you with a site that has a review on the 195. (not sure if we can advertise other sites on here)
cheers
Rod
Hey Rod,
Thanks for the PM mate.
Confirms everything I thought about Allison boats!
Fred
1.
Ive never used any additional outboard support brackets on any boat ive owned. Mind you I normally only travel 30km each way to the ramp. Just make that the motor is resting solidly on its support bracket. (most motors have a flip up support bracket to take the load of the hydraulic ram)
2.
I normally just use a rachet style tiedown across the back of the boat. Normally just behind the axles most trailers have a ring to clip onto each side. Others use different methods. If doing a long trip an additional strap (in front of the axles?) may be a good idea too.
A chain with a turn buckle running backwards from the bow eye is a good idea too. When you hit the brakes the 2 or 3 U-Bolts on the winch post take all the load. You can see the chain in my pic. The previous owner had it on the winch post. Ive attached it directly to the bow eye now.
cheers
Rod
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Thanks again Rod,
Would never have thought of the chain from the winch post back - terrific idea.
I live in Brisbane and we holiday in Hervey Bay or Yamba so this is really relevant.
Thanks Mate
Fred
Here's a couple of pics of the girl.
Note the chain on the winch post.
It's loosened off at the moment but when trailering the turnbuckle is tightened up and the chain NOT taken off untill the trailer is in the water and the boat is ready to launch (winch rachets have a habit of failing and dropping boats in very inconvenient places).
The only other tie downs I use are straps on each of the ski hooks at the rear to the trailer.
Im on the Brisbane north side so may see you guys on the bay sometime. Ausfish stickers have arrived but not been put on yet.
Cheers
Stu
pic of the rear
I use the the support bracket thing that on the motor, but also have a support bracket that clips onto the trailer to support the motor, it came with the boat but to date i have never used it.
geoff
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