224466-No worries......I appreciate your input, and saw your comments on deferring judgement. As EggsuckinDog said-weight kills, - literally people on SC's that had too much weight in bad conditions offshore caused them to capsize and not survive. There are not enough 18SF owners here on CSC, especially with 200 hp Merc 18SF's

, keep the boat experiences coming!!!.......By the way, I have my own over-powered issue, with twin 225 mercs on my 23SF