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and functionality have always been key factors in many anglers’ boat-buying decisions, which is why the Pro Hawk™ 180 has been a Top Gun for FISHER® Boats since the model debuted in 2003. This professional-level fishing platform is based on an 18-foot welded-aluminum, mod-V that features a 17-degree deadrise that provides a deep-V ride in sloppy water.
ThisFISHER® is fully equipped and ready to fish. The Pro Hawk 180 can accommodate big flippin’ sticks and crankin’ rods in the twin 7-foot rod lockers, while a pair of dry storage boxes in the bow, and drop-in tackleboxes on the aft deck, keep clothing and gear safe from the elements.
Alsoincluded with the package is a built-in battery charger, a 22-gallon divided livewell with pumpout and a 30-gallon fuel tank, additional storage under the fullwidth bench seat, full carpeting, aluminum lids, large decks and a stepped transom.
ThePro Hawk™ 180 is the ideal platform for areas with rocky bottoms that require tight maneuvering in shallow waters. The 7-foot, 3-inch beam provides a wide, stable fishing platform while minimizing draft.
Consoleinstrumentation is all Mercury® so the operator can keep an eye on all of the vitals. The 180 is also rigged with your basic fish finder and a 12-volt, 43-poundthrust MotorGuide® trolling motor. Equipped with a 75 hp Mercury and sitting on a factory-matched single-axle trailer, the Pro Hawk ™180 puts a bass angler on the water for less than $16,500.
Article by Bruce Smith
Reprintedwith permission of Bass & Walleye Boats, Dec. 2004.