I am pretty close to pulling the trigger on a 1750HD with 19" sides or 1754HD with 21" sides, but wanted some imput on the difference the 2" on the sides makes. I run some lakes that can get a little hairy... not the ocean by any strecth but you can get 1.5 foot rollers. Other than the obvious answer of 2 more inches, do you guys see a big difference? I would prefer the 54" since I will do some fishing and hunting out of it just for comfort reasons, but don't want to swim home. I was trying to find some pictures of both in the water to see how much boat stays dry but really couldn't get a good comparison. I am planning on doing the new Hybrid model with Floatation if that makes any difference.

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If you are not trying to fit in tight spots or timber or something like that, I would get the 54. The taller sides will defiantly give you more piece of mind. I think wider is better. The only reason I didnt get a 60 inch bottom is because the boat wont fit in some of the blinds that i hunt.

Damont, I think you have crossed your wires. The 50" bottom comes w/ 21" or 18" sides & the 54" w/ only 19" sides. The one sheet of aluminum used to make the hull only comes wide enuf to turn up 19" on a 54" bottom boat. Kent at Gator Trax can explain this better than I. I personally like my 21" sides. I hunt and fish alot of different areas and conditions and don't have any complaints.

Your right... my fingers were moving faster than my brain... 1754 with 19" sides vs. 1750 with 21" sides is what I am trying to figure out. I do run some timber as well.

21" sides is the way to go.

The 1750 w/ 21" sides would be your best choice IMO.

I think I can help you out.

My first Gatortrax boat was an 1854. I still hunt out of that boat plenty, as I sold it to a guy who has become one of my top 2 hunting partners. I had that boat on some big water and was never afraid. Of course, the 2000 GPH Rule bilge pump and full flotation provided added peace of mind.

I have also owned a 1650 hunt deck Gatortrax boat. It was the favorite of my three GT boats. It is the best compromise of room to hunt and carry vs. speed. A bonus is the higher sides. If this is a concern to you I say go 50" width on your Gatortrax boat. I loved my 1650 Huntdeck boat when paired with a Hyperdrive. I now run a Prodrive for the reverse feature, and I found the huntdeck to be less than ideal with the PD. So I sold it.

I run the 1750 with 21" inch sides and I have been very happy with it. It is a very stable boat, and can hunt theree guys and a dog very comfortably.