FISH & SKI ALL PURPOSE, ALL-FAMILY DEEP-Vs
Whether your family is into fishing or watersports, the FS165 is the perfect all-purpose family boat at the right price. This is no stripped-down special model. The FS165 has all the construction quality and features found in our top-of-the-line 18 footer. This is a high freeboard, big water rig with all-weld construction, reverse chines, heavy-duty keel and running strakes designed for years of on-water fun.
Standard pre-rigged package includes your choice of Mercury® outboard* (up to 90 hp), optional MotorGuide® WR55 trolling motor plus Lowrance® X50DS Fishfinder with temp, choice of two color coordinated exterior/interior schemes, full Teleflex® instrumentation, 27 gallon built-in gas tank with in-dash gauge, standard Jensen AM/FM digital stereo, 18 oz. stain resistant carpet, anti-feedback steering and a painted bunk trailer w/ swing tongue.
*Lowe factory packaged boats are available with various horsepower Mercury outboards. Standard equipment and options vary from model to model. See charts for details.
Specifications
| Length | 16' 5" / 5m |
| Beam | 82" / 2.08m |
| Bow Height | 38" / .97m |
| Bottom Width | 71" / 1.8m |
| Transom Height | 20" / .5m |
| Approx. Hull Weight | 1,000 lb / 453kg |
| Max. Weight Capacity | 1,497 lb / 679kg |
| Max. Person Capacity | 6 |
| Max. HP Capacity | 90 hp / 67kw |
| Max. Person Weight Capacity | 995 lb / 451kg |
| Hull Gauge | .100" / 2.5mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 27 gal / 102 l |
| Pkg length (w/ tongue in) | 20' 8" / 6.3m |
| Max. Package width | 89" / 2.26m |
Options
Canvas
Colors
Sterling Silver w/ red & black accents & charcoal color carpet
Sterling Silver w/ blue & black accents & charcoal color carpet
Engine
- Mercury 60ELPT (4-Stroke)
- Mercury 75 OptiMax
- Mercury 75ELPT (4-Stroke)
- Mercury 90 OptiMax
- Mercury 90ELPT (4-Stroke)
- Mercury 90ELPTO (2-Stroke)
Fishing
- Deluxe fishing seat upgrade: (Includes 3 seats)
- Deluxe pedestal fishing seat assembly: (1 each)
- Downrigger bracket
- MotorGuide WR55 wireless trolling motor: (60", 55#, 12V) w/ quick disconnect & Lowrance X50DS compact fishfinder ,4" screen, dual beam sonar w/ temperture, 1000' max depth, 188 watts RMS
- Pedestal fishing assembly: (each)
Miscellaneous
Trailer
- Galvanized bunk trailer: w/ swing tongue
- Galvanized bunk trailer: w/ swing tongue & disc brakes
- Painted bunk trailer: w/ swing tongue & disc brakes
- Spare tire: w/ U-bolt bracket
- Transom saver: dealer installed
Features
Cockpit
- All stainless steel fasteners
- Stainless steel bow & stern eyes
- Drink holders (2)
- Locking glove box
- Marine carpet: 18 oz
- Mooring cleats: stainless steel
- Pressure treated plywood floors: w/ Lifetime Limited Warranty
- Under floor fuel system: 27 gal
Console/Electrical
- Anti-feedback steering: 4:1 w/ soft grip wheel
- Bilge pump & aerator pump
- Dual acrylic/ABS modled consoles & curved walk-thru windshield
- Horn
- Navigation lights: w/ bow courtesy light
- Plug & play instruments: chrome bezel, w/ tach, speed, volt, fuel & trim
- Receptacle: 12 volt
- Stereo: Jensen Marine digital AM/FM Stereo w/ MP3 plug in
Construction
- All welded
- Extruded lifting strakes (4) & full length heavy duty extruded keel
- NMMA Certified
- Reverse chine, V-Tech™ hull design
- Wide, one piece extruded gunnels
Fishing
- In floor rod locker: (7' 1")
- Large bow fishing deck: w/ storage & aerated Flow-Rite® livewell w/ timer (44", 23 gal)
- Large stern fishing deck
Seating
- Pedestal fishing seat bases (4)
- Seats (3): that include: 1 driver's seat on locking pedestal w/ slider & 2 pedestal fishing seats
- Stern jump seats (2)
Trailer
- Painted bunk trailer: w/ swing tongue
All boats meet or exceed United States Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard regulations and the National Marine Manufacturers Association Certification Standards to ensure that your boat exceeds critical safety and construction requirements.
