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 Differences between LS and E series boats7:05 PM 10/19/2009 Reply  Edit

Been alot of folks here lately thats been asking whats the difference between the LS and E series HS boats, so I broke out my catalog from my 96 and this is what the catalog lists as the differences in features. Hope this helps some folks out.

Trolling motor wire:LS 6ga, E 8ga

Deck Lids;LS: shocks, E no shocks on the deck lids

LS has an alum. grab rail, E series none

LS has compartment lights, E series none

Live well: LS divided with timer, E series divided, no timer

Hold down straps: LS has them, E series none

LS had livewell drain shutoff, E series none

LS has manual and auto bilge, E series manual bilge

Plush carpeting in LS, E series had standard granite carpet

LS has rubber bow mat, E series none

LS has a tackle module, E series none

LS tourn. aeration, E series, none listed

E series came in a few standard color schemes, LS series was limitless in combination with 3 different options how colors were laid out

Both came with dual steering for V-6 engines

LS series also added a trim gauge to the gauge set, E series just had the Tach, Speed, Volt and Fuel

LS trailer could be painted to match boat, E series, standard black trailer

LS series also has a baseplate mount in the floor of the boat
, E series none.

Kevin D
Middletown, CT
1996 LS 185, Johnson 150


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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (hsb) »8:31 PM 10/19/2009 Reply  Edit

thats more information than i knew existed .. great job ! but i do see why the E series was slower ......its that granite carpet , man that stuff is heavy ..


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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (toddgot5fish) »8:51 PM 10/19/2009 Reply  Edit

Thanks. The cat. also has the X260, 255,Z255/Z260, 171 and the F/S boats listing here also and some bikini clad women in it, thats the real reason I keep it.

Kevin D
Middletown, CT
1996 LS 185, Johnson 150
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (hsb) »9:21 PM 10/19/2009 Reply  Edit

thats great info but my LS 175 is missing half the things listed??

1997 Hydra sports 175
1997 150 hp fast strike
no jack plate
60.2 mph gps
5000-5100 rpm
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (JustinTH) »9:29 PM 10/19/2009 Reply  Edit

Whats missing, also there may have been some changes between the 96 and 97s.

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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (hsb) »8:17 AM 10/20/2009 Reply  Edit

no gas shocks on lids, no lights inside of lockers, no timer in live well ( if it was inline I may have been taken out though) just manual bilge and no rubber bow mat

1997 Hydra sports 175
1997 150 hp fast strike
no jack plate
60.2 mph gps
5000-5100 rpm
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (JustinTH) »12:24 PM 10/20/2009 Reply  Edit

Hmmm, sounds like you almost have a cross between the LS and E. Unless when it was bought originally the owner opted out of those for some reason. Are there brackets for the gas shocks in the lockers?

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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (hsb) »4:07 PM 10/20/2009 Reply  Edit

no brackets and dont look like there was any ...just my luck Id get a boat with a identity crisis LOL

1997 Hydra sports 175
1997 150 hp fast strike
no jack plate
60.2 mph gps
5000-5100 rpm
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (JustinTH) »5:04 PM 10/20/2009 Reply  Edit

Hahahahah, sounds like something that would happen to me. Either way, its a great boat, with or without knowing who it really is. Sadly I just wrapped mine up for the year.

Kevin D
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1996 LS 185, Johnson 150
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (hsb) »5:14 PM 10/20/2009 Reply  Edit

i just fished last tourney sunday and pulled out a 4th and we plan to fish once more before she gets put away for winter I cant wait for April 1st to get back out before I am done this year and you are right it is a pretty amazing boat I wish they still made them. But I enjoy being the only HS in the club. I was thinking on re doing all the stickers for next season and doing a little bling to it

1997 Hydra sports 175
1997 150 hp fast strike
no jack plate
60.2 mph gps
5000-5100 rpm
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (JustinTH) »5:30 PM 10/20/2009 Reply  Edit

Congrats on the 4th place finish. It is kinda nice to have a boat that not everyone else has. Im sure if I really tried, I could keep it going all year, but even some of the brackish water here will get frozen over, otherwise I could fish for schoolie sized stripers.

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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (hsb) »5:35 PM 10/20/2009 Reply  Edit

Thanks it was a tough fish some boats never had a limit and we were calling so we knew we was on to a pattern of some sort and just stuck with it .... our water is already down to 48 here and everything will be froze solid by Christmas. we sometimes still have ice in lakes in april when our season opens

1997 Hydra sports 175
1997 150 hp fast strike
no jack plate
60.2 mph gps
5000-5100 rpm
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (JustinTH) »5:46 PM 10/20/2009 Reply  Edit

We're not too far behind ya. The lakes will be frozen def. by Christmas. The rivers here may or may not freeze. I have seen the brackish stuff freeze before too

Kevin D
Middletown, CT
1996 LS 185, Johnson 150
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (hsb) »7:38 PM 10/20/2009 Reply  Edit

men,you must move south,,here we,never store our boats.its none stop fishing the year round,though we have experienced some abnormal cool temps this week. just sitting here waiting on the weekend now.
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (185er) »7:43 PM 10/20/2009 Reply  Edit

If I could I would, working on getting that way, grew up in VA, never wrapped it up for the year, working on getting down to NC.

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Middletown, CT
1996 LS 185, Johnson 150
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (hsb) »6:18 PM 10/30/2009 Reply  Edit

I just relocated from FL back to MA and sadly had to put the boat away a few weeks ago. This winter will be really tough.

Kevin, do you have any info on the 175 FS? I may be an outcast as most of you guys have true bass boats but it least it's a HS.
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (slrh) »7:35 AM 10/31/2009 Reply  Edit

If its a 96 I have it. Or my guess the 95,97 and 98 are probably pretty close. Welcome back to the northeast. May take me a couple of days to get it to you though.

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1996 LS 185, Johnson 150
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (hsb) »9:06 AM 10/31/2009 Reply  Edit

Cool, it is a 96. I bought it off an old couple while in FL and towed it up, it had been well cared for, 150 hrs on the meter. It was actually the wife's boat and it took me two days to get the Mama's Toy decals off the side. It has an Evenrude 150 and shows about 55 on the speedo pretty easily, haven't had a chance to gps yet. Actually was in Hartford last week for work, rained so hard you couldn't see past the windshield.
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (slrh) »9:35 AM 10/31/2009 Reply  Edit

May take a day or two, but the catalog has all the 1996 bass and f/s boats in it, so I can get you what came on it, both standard and optional. Im only about 20 mins south of Hartford, if you come back, give me some heads up and if nothing else we'll grab an adult beverage or something. My LS185 tops out at about 60 speedo with a 150 Johnson, so youre in the ball park, give or take. Yeah the weather here lately has sucked a$$

Kevin D
Middletown, CT
1996 LS 185, Johnson 150
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (hsb) »9:31 AM 11/1/2009 Reply  Edit

Here ya go Scott

Length 17'9"
Beam 87"
Fuel Cap. 32 gal
Persons Cap. 5/650 lbs
Max Weight Cap. 1225 lbs
Approx. Hull Weight 1220 lbs
Recomm. HP 115-150

Standard Features
32 Gal Fuel
8 Gauge Trolling motor wire
Aerated Livewell w/Timer
Alum. deck lids
Battery Hold Down Trays
Dual Steering (Standard w/ V6)
Electric Horn
Fire Extinguisher
Framed Walk Thru Windshield
Glove Box
Granite (color) carpet
Key Lock Storage
Limited 5 yr Hull Warr.
Manual Bilge pump
Marine Grade Vinyl
Padded Ped. Seats (Deluxe)
Rod Locker (Port Side)
Seat Ice Chest
Ski Locker in Floor

Standard Features Package Only
12-24 Volt OMC Foot Control Motor
Built-In Key Switch, Choke and Batt. Harness
Deluxe Instrumentation
Tach, Speedo, Volt Meter, Fuel, Water Pressure and Trim Gauge
Fuel Line and Bulb
Lowrance Depth Finder
OMC Flush Control
OMC Outboard Engine
OMC System Check Elect. Harness
VRO Tank
4" Frame Trailer

I can also list the Options that were available to them if you want or if you want to know if a specific option avail. let me know. This is taken directly from the catalog, word for word so if something is different it was probably something the orig. owner added or deleted when purchased or over time.

Kevin D
Middletown, CT
1996 LS 185, Johnson 150
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (hsb) »6:51 PM 11/2/2009 Reply  Edit

Thanks Kevin,

I'm glad I bumped into you. I have the basic HS manual that shows basic info but more for bass boats it seems. How the livewells are plumbed etc. This is cool. Makes sense the fish finder came on the boat and they bought a similar unit from Eagle and installed on the front. I also wondered about the bilge as it has an auto position but nothing to tell it to come on. This is great.

Thanks again-Scott
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 Re: Differences between LS and E series boats (slrh) »6:54 PM 11/2/2009 Reply  Edit

Youre welcome. Yeah the HS manual isnt much of anything at all. The bilge plumbing and electrical are about the only things that specific to HS, everything else is common sense.

Kevin D
Middletown, CT
1996 LS 185, Johnson 150
 


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