SERIOUS DEEP-V PERFORMANCE
Our best-selling FM165 deep-V combines all of the standard fishing features you expect from a larger, more expensive boat. This completely fish-ready boat package is designed to handle big water with a smooth, dry ride. Its all-welded construction with heavy-duty extruded keel and lifting strakes is designed for years of reliable fishing, while its rugged, handsome interior is as easy to care for as it is to fish.
Standard pre-rigged package includes your choice of Mercury® outboard* (up to 75 hp), MotorGuide® WR55 trolling motor, Lowrance® X50DS Fishfinder with temp, choice of two color coordinated exterior/interior schemes, acrylic/ABS molded console with tinted windshield, anti-feedback steering with soft grip wheel, full Teleflex® instrumentation, 27 gallon built-in gas tank with in-dash gauge, 18 oz. stain resistant carpet 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 | 70.5" / 1.8m |
| Transom Height | 20" / .5m |
| Approx. Hull Weight | 955 lb / 433kg |
| Max. Weight Capacity | 1,350 lb / 612kg |
| Max. Person Capacity | 6 |
| Max. HP Capacity | 75 hp / 56kw |
| Max. Person Weight Capacity | 875 lb / 397kg |
| 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 50ELPT (4-Stroke)
- Mercury 50ELPTO (2-Stroke)
- Mercury 60ELPT (4-Stroke)
- Mercury 75 OptiMax
- Mercury 75ELPT (4-Stroke)
Fishing
- Pedestal fishing assembly: (each)
- Deluxe fishing seat upgrade: (Includes 3 seats)
- Deluxe pedestal fishing seat assembly: (1 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
- Transom saver: dealer installed
- Spare tire: w/ side mount bracket
Features
Cockpit
- All stainless steel fasteners
- Bow & stern eyes: stainless steel
- Marine carpet: 18 oz
- Mooring cleats
- Pressure treated plywood floors: w/ lifetime limited warranty
- Under floor fuel system: 27 gal
Console/Electrical
- Rotomolded console w/ tinted windshield & soft grip wheel
- Anti-feedback steering: 4:1
- Bilge pump & aerator pump
- Horn
- Navigation lights: w/ bow courtesy light
- Plug & play instruments: tach, speed, volt, fuel & trim
- Receptacle: 12 volt
Construction
- All welded
- Extruded gunnels
- Extruded lifting strakes (4) & full length heavy duty extruded keel
- NMMA Certified
- Reverse chine, V-Tech™ hull design
Fishing
- Large bow fishing deck: w/ storage & aerated Flow-Rite® livewell (43.5", 23 gal) w/ removable baitwell
- Large stern fishing deck: w/ (2) large storage boxes
- Lowrance X50DS compact fishfinder: 4" screen, dual beam sonar w/ temp, 1000' max depth, 188 watts RMS
- MotorGuide W55 wireless trolling motor: (54", 55#, 12 volt) w/ quick disconnect
- Port rod locker: (7')
Seating
- Passenger grab handle
- Pedestal fishing seat bases (5)
- Seats (3): that include: 1 driver's seat on locking pedestal w/ slider & 2 pedestal fishing seats
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.
