The 185 Explorer is big on value, built with the no nonsense fisherman in mind, its extra wide, deep, and made to tame big water.
Beam: 8 ft. 0 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 42
Standard features:
2017 Specs
Length 18' 5"
Beam 96"
Height of Sides 34"
Bottom Width 72"
Approx. Dry Weight 1300 lbs
with 1/2 Hard Top 1500 lbs
with Full Hard Top lbs
Deadrise 16°
Fuel Capacity 42 USG
Maximum HP 150
Transom Height 34"
Aluminum Thickness / Alloy
Sides 0.125" / 5052
Bottom 0.190" / 5086
Transom 0.250" / 5052
Base engine
90EXLPT Mercury EFI 4 s
Side mount control
Tachometer
Optional Power 90-150HP
Note: Does not include prop
Standard Hull Features
One Piece Hull Sides
One Piece Bottom
Exclusive Tri-Structure Full Length Reverse Chine
Full Length Engineered Box Stringers
Fully Welded Heavy Duty Keel Guard
Performance Lifting Strakes
(4)Full Length Formed In External Hull Stiffeners
Wide Formed Gunnels
Double Walled Recessed Diamond Tread Drop Bow
Large Fully Welded Bow Drains
Welded Bow Rails
Welded Downrigger Mounting Pads
Welded Heavy Duty Bow & Transom Eyes
Welded 5 Piece Windshield
Welded External Motor Bracket with Full Width Transom Platform
Welded Thru-hull Fittings
(5) Welded 8" cleats
Welded Bow Cleat
14" Wheels
Self Draining Bow Locker
(2) Full Length Welded Side Storage Trays
Transducer Mounting Bracket
Transom Fish Locker
Plastic conduit under bow for ru
Standard Interior Features
(2) TJ Adjustable Seats on Pedestals
(2) Cup Holders
Glove Box
Premium Marine Vinyl Decking
Stainless Steel Rubber Coated Steering Wheel
Heavy Duty External Set 1/4" Safety Glass Windows
Lexan Shatter Proof Hinged Center Window
Diamond Tread Bow Step
Bow Storage
(3) Locking Interior Transom Access Hatches
Painted windshield and dash
Bulb seal along all forward canvas
Standard Electric Features
Full Dash Instrumentation
12V Power Point
All LED Navigation Lights Package
Battery holder and Heavy Duty Marine Battery
Pantographic Self Parking Drivers Side Windshield Wiper
Electric Bilge Pump with Auto Float Switch
Premium Switch Panel
Electric Horn
Premium Marine Wiring Harness w/ Water Tight Connections
Color Matched Under dash and transom courtesy lights
Safety hub power distribution block
Standard Trailer
EZ Loader Galvanized Single Axle
Bunk Trailer Includes:
(2) Carpeted Bunks with Slick Bunk Caps
Tongue Jack
*Please note that a higher capacity Gateway
trailer may be required when adding hard tops,
heavier motors, and multiple options - please
consult the factory with any questions