[nglauer]

I'm pretty sure my Diablo 180 is rated for 9 ppl, or slightly over 1000lbs (perhaps because I have the smaller 3.0L motor... perhaps that weighs less?). I will have to look and confirm this. I can't remember the exact weight though. Also, what pitch prop are you running? Do you have smart tabs?

I had 8 people on my boat (4 adults and 4 kids 3yr,4yr, 5yr, and 7yr old) and it struggled to get on plane... I had to move everyone around to get it out of the water. However, I have since added smart tabs.. and had it on the water last week with the same group in the boat. It jumps out of the hole without problem now, even with the load. You might want to run and buy a set, great investment... maybe the best single purchase I have made besides the boat itself. It's also saved me on gas, and i can launch my boat much faster than my friends identical boat. I'm also running a 14x17p prop, but plan on switching it back to a 19p now that I can get on plan faster, and stay on plane at a lower speed.

I also have the 3.0L ... i'm guessing your boat has a larger motor.

Hope you have a great time! and Good Luck!


Nick

[Paul F]

Originally Posted by mikeyt

My 180 says 8 persons or 1055lbs. That's really packing them in on an 18'...

Wonder why they raised the capacity? Pretty much the same boat as I have.