18 ride compared to 20?

[Snookerd]

Thanks Denny. You will not be disappointed! I was trolling 10 miles off jupiter inlet with jenan and the kids 2 weeks ago. The weather was not real good either

[Diablo]

Hi Denny,

Yea, it's been awhile. I prefer a Seafari but, can't find one in my area (SE Pennsylvania). If you know of one please email me (pdkuhn0922@yahoo.com).

A friend of a friend of a... told me about a 18 stored in a garage. I'm considering taking a ride to check it out. It's 3 hours away so thought I'd ask the Classic SeaCraft folks about the 18 hull first.

I difinately want a Seafari but, thought maybe an 18 could be a first step until I find a Seafari. Knowing my boating luck, I'm pretty sure if I buy something a Seafari will be available within a week. Could be my new Seafai search strategy... ?

[Bigshrimpin]

The ride on the 18 is almost identical to the 20, but if you want a seafari wait for a seafari. The cabin on the seafari is very comfortable. I loved mine and sometimes I wish I still owned it.

[Billpotter]

Having owned an 18 for 12 years, 700 engine hours, and three long trips to the Bahamas, i know the strengths and weaknesses of the 18 well. I have not run an 18 foot boat that is a better boat. For its size, I think the 18 is a better running/ riding boat than the 20: but it is still an 18 foot boat that will almost fit inside a 20. The 20 doesn't quite run as well, but it is wider and longer, and a good running boat. A good running 20 foot boat will out perform a great running 18 foot boat.

[eggsuckindog]

I've had both and you won't tell much difference in the ride. The wider gunnels on the 18 are nice as they are on a 20 MA, the hulls are pretty close on length and never slowed me down from anything.

[vcs]

Originally Posted by Billpotter

Having owned an 18 for 12 years, 700 engine hours, and three long trips to the Bahamas, i know the strengths and weaknesses of the 18 well. I have not run an 18 foot boat that is a better boat. For its size, I think the 18 is a better running/ riding boat than the 20: but it is still an 18 foot boat that will almost fit inside a 20. The 20 doesn't quite run as well, but it is wider and longer, and a good running boat. A good running 20 foot boat will out perform a great running 18 foot boat.

I have to disagree with you on a good running 20 foot boat will out perform a great running 18. I have a 1976 18 foot cc went fishing in 4 foot seas a friend had his 21 foot cc don't remember the brand but he couldn't keep up and turned around and went home.

[Snookerd]

18's are the bomb! The boat is a beast

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by Bigshrimpin

The ride on the 18 is almost identical to the 20, but if you want a seafari wait for a seafari. The cabin on the seafari is very comfortable. I loved mine and sometimes I wish I still owned it.

A BIG DITTO...they are out there

[jorgeinmiami]

Diablo

There is a nice one near jacksonville
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