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I like the 18 better than the 20 b/c of the layout. It's also lighter and easier to trailer. The ride is almost identical . . . except the 18 is drier ride.
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Not to pick fight or anything, but that statement makes no sense to me, maybe aside from the trailering. OTOH, if a hundred or so pounds makes a noticeable difference towing, you might need a better vehicle.
I can't see how almost 2 feet less floor space with a similar layout to my 20 is "better." Same with the ride. FWIW, I've been in enough crap seas that I've never wished for less boat under me - quite the opposite.
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Hey Roger -
Don't get me wrong . . . I like both the 18 and 20 very much . . . I'm just trying to compare the 2 . . . b/c I was asked which I liked better.
There's no question that I could use a better tow vehicle, but we are talking about a v6 4 runner (similar to a cherokee/comanche). My 20 MA was a good deal heavier than this 18sf (probably close to 1000lbs difference) . . . My 20MA also had a custom 75 gallon tank, large console, two golf cart gel batteries, Yamaha 8hp four stroke kicker, heavier dual axel trailer, so my original statement was not well thought out and misleading.
The 18 is drier in certain conditions compared to my 20MA and 20 seafari. I suspect the little reverse chine knocks down some of the spray . . . not sure but there is considerably less spray over the side in a beam sea( i.e. crossing buzzards bay in SW wind).
Layout.
18 has 2pc construction with 3 piece look and feel (molded Gunnel caps) with better rod storage, taller cockpit floor, and a liner in the bow without snags. The bow is particularly nice for throwing a castnet or using a fly rod.