Trophy
1802 WA

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OVERVIEW

TEST
RESULTS

OPTIONS

CAPTAIN'S
REPORT

SPECS

PHOTOS

Overview

This
entry-level boat incorporates big boat ideas into a tough
little package. Practical and economical, the 1802 offers
first time owners the same functionality as a seasoned angler
would expect.

Key
Features

Molded fishing seat in the bow

Self-draining fish box

Pair of post-mounted swivel seats

Interior of the cabin is fully carpeted

V-berth for overnights and porta-potti

Good headroom below.

Four rod holders in cockpit

Test Results   (Printer
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Test Power: 1x115-hp Mercury OB Saltwater

RPM

MPH

Knots

Total GPH

MPG

NMPG

Range

NM Range

dBA

800

2.6

2.3

0.5

5.20

4.52

243

212

60

1000

3.9

3.4

0.7

6.0

5.22

281

244

61

1500

5.5

4.7

1.1

5.19

4.51

243

211

68

2000

6.9

6.0

1.4

4.89

4.25

229

199

71

2500

8.0

7.0

2.1

3.81

3.31

178

155

80

3000

9.6

8.3

3.0

3.18

2.77

149

130

82

3500

17.4

15.1

3.4

5.12

4.45

240

208

80

4000

23.5

20.4

4.8

4.95

4.30

232

201

86

4500

28.1

24.4

5.6

5.02

4.36

235

204

84

5000

31.4

27.3

6.5

4.83

4.20

226

197

90

5500

35.1

30.5

7.7

4.55

3.96

213

185

92

5800

38.2

33.2

10.1

3.80

3.30

178

154

88

Speeds measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun. Fuel
consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital
fuel-flow meter on gas inboards, sterndrives, and outboards,
TechMate electronic scan tool on gas EFI inboards, Caterpillar
digital fuel-flow meter on diesel engines, or permanently
installed fuel-monitoring equipment. Range is based on 90% of
published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio
Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of
normal conversation.

Performance Chart

Test Conditions

Test Power: 1x115-hp Mercury OB Saltwater

Time To Plane

5.7 sec.

0 to 30

10.0 sec.

Test Power

1x115-hp Mercury OB
Saltwater

Transmission

~

Ratio

~

Props

13.75 x 15 x 3

Load

Load: 2 persons, Fuel: 3/4
full, Water: none, Gear: minimal

Climate

Temp: 88 deg., Humid: 76%,
Wind: calm, Seas:
flat

Engine Options

Trophy 1802 WA

Std. Power

1x 90-hp Mercury

Tested Power

1x115-hp
Mercury OB Saltwater

Opt. Power

1x115-hp Mercury EFI
4-Stroke
1x115-hp Mercury Optimax
1x 125-hp
Mercury
1x135-hp Mercury DFI Optimax

Prices, features, designs,
and equipment are subject to change. Please see your
local dealer or visit the builder’s website for the
latest information available on this boat
model.

Standard and Optional Equipment

Standard and Optional Equipment

= Standard
=
Optional

Tested by Capt. Ron Svoboda

The entry-level 1802 WA
incorporates big boat ideas into a tough little package.
Practical and economical, the 1802 offers first time owners
the same functionality as a seasoned angler would expect. In
fact, this model is a legend around the Trophy factory. And
for good reason, the popularity of this boat has a lot to do
with her simplicity and ruggedness.

As you might
expect, the bow is kept simple for space sake. But, a molded
fishing seat makes for easy casting over the 1802’s stainless
bow railing. The foredeck space is adequate, allowing enough
room to work the anchor and access the bow cleat and
chocks.

Cockpit Layout

Inside the
cockpit, there are two steps that lead to the side decks. The
walk to the fore deck is capped off by a stainless steel bow
railing that will provide you with added stability while
transitioning. Conveniently centered between the captain and
companion seats, is a hatch for the self-draining fish box. It
is on the small side, but it sure beats using a portable
cooler!

The cockpit seating is cozy and equipped with a
pair of post- mounted swivel seats. The sturdy accommodations
adjust and provide good driving support, but the hard plastic
armrests tend to be unforgiving when moving about the
cockpit.

Behind the Wheel

The helm is
about as user friendly as it gets. With a thick aluminum dash
panel that houses toggle switches and large gauges for speed
and tach. Smaller gauges display fuel level and battery
voltage. Topping it all off is a 3-inch Danforth compass,
mounted to a non-glare surface.

The
Cabin

Access to the cabin is through a bi-fold
acrylic door. The interior of the cabin is fully carpeted and
provides enough room for overnight trips. The optional
porta-potti gives you more time on the water and is
semi-concealed with a center cushion.

At the stern,
you’ll find a clean design used for the transom. A large
engine well is sandwiched between two sizeable aft
compartments. Covered by hatches, these compartments provide
space to house the battery, engine lube, and more. Trophy also
knows were you want your gear, four rod holders are mounted in
the center of the transom, ready for quick
access.

Specs

Trophy’s entry-level
walk-around fishboat has an overall length that measures in at
18 feet even. Her beam is 7 feet, 6 inches wide with a hull
weight of 1,975 pounds with the standard engine attached. That
standard engine comes from Mercury and is rated a 90
horsepower, but you can opt for more power, all the way up to
135 horses. Mercury’s most efficient technology in the
Optimax, Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), will deliver that
fun.

Performance

Cranking up the Mercury
outboard to 5,800 rpm, we recorded a top speed of 38.2 miles
per hour. At 3,500 rpm we achieved our best cruise speed,
which clocked in at 17.4 miles per hour and returned a miserly
fuel burn rate of only 5.1 miles to the gallon. Considering
the boats 52-gallon fuel capacity, you can expect to travel
some 240 miles before having to refuel. With economy like
that, and a simple, straight- forward design, there is no
doubt that the1802 is a great starter
boat.

Specifications

Trophy 1802 WA

Length Overall

18' 0''

Dry Weight

1,975 lbs.

Beam

7' 6''

Fuel Cap

52 gal.

Draft

1' 2''

Water Cap

none

Deadrise/Transom

16 deg.

Bridge
Clearance

5' 2''

Max Headroom

open

Prices, features, designs,
and equipment are subject to change. Please see your
local dealer or visit the builder’s website for the
latest information available on this boat
model.

Line Drawing

All-around good entry-level fishboat.

The entry-level 1802 WA incorporates big boat ideas
into a tough little package. Practical and economical,
the 1802 offers first time owners the same functionality
as a seasoned angler would expect.

Enough room for a few anglers to enjoy the fun.

Considering the boats 52-gallon fuel capacity, you
can expect to travel some 240 miles before having to
refuel.

Comfortable helm

With a thick aluminum dash panel that houses toggle
switches and large gauges for speed and tach. Smaller
gauges display fuel level and battery voltage.

Nice fishy features

Trophy also knows were you want your gear, four rod
holders are mounted in the center of the transom, ready
for quick access.

Enjoy fishing or just cruising with friends.

The walk to the fore deck is capped off by a
stainless steel bow railing that will provide you with
added stability while transitioning.

Overnight on a fishing trip if you want.

The interior of the cabin is fully carpeted and
provides enough room for overnight trips.