Went out Saturday on the 18' for the first time with the Etec 90hp. I'm very pleased with the performance.
My GPS is set to read in kts, not mph, so Top Speed was 34.4 kts at 5200 rpm, with 2 people and a German Shepherd on board, with full fuel, full livewell and fishbox full of water, too.
Cruised very well at between 3500 and 4100 rpms, between 20-24 kts.
Traveled a total of 69 NM, most of that trolling at 8 kts, burning a total of 12.5 gallons of fuel, for an average of 5.5 NMpg.
25" Etecs 90hp and up are all equipped with V6 gearcases, and my prop is a stainless BRP Viper TBX 14.75x17P.
This 18' has a smoother ride than my 20' Seafari. It was amazing.
At 21-22 kys, we traveled along through 1-2' seas, with a very occasional 3', and never jolted my cup of tea on the console.
I think I'm in love all over again.
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Fr. Frank says:
Jesus liked fishing, too. He even walked on water to get to the boat!
Currently without a SeaCraft 
(2) Pompano 12' fishing kayaks
'73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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