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1754 vs 1854
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Author:  smwrsth [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:24 pm ]
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I have been wanting a 1754 but I am curious about what yall think about hunting out of the boat and a blind of an 1854. To me it just seems big. I know its only a foot but just seems big. I realize I may get better performance and living on the coast this is a trout machine first ducks second. 12 month boat. Appreciate any opinions
Author:  4Cody4 [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:31 pm ]
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Don't know anybody that wishes they had a shorter boat.

I'd go 18'
Author:  smwrsth [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:46 pm ]
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Even if most of my hunting is done out of the boat?
Author:  fowl habbit [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:50 pm ]
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I agree I have never heard anyone wish they had a smaller boat, I mean u don't here guys saying I wish my truck was smaller either..Go big u will like the extra room
Author:  Frog [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:09 pm ]
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1854!!!
Author:  smwrsth [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:26 pm ]
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Alright then. Got it. Thanks
Author:  nasty [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:58 pm ]
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Author:  smwrsth [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:47 pm ]
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Speed is a bit of an issue but I am going to have a Yamaha f60 or 70 on the boat outside of duck season. I will probably go 1754. The hull is still 18+ so it will still handle rougher water rather well.
Author:  jerimiahw [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:04 pm ]
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i have an 18/54 and find it carries a load better and no big difference in speeds i owned the same boat in 17/54 maybe .5 mph difference if any but the extra room is nice
Author:  Full Throttle [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:32 pm ]
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I would go 18 for sure. Especially if you have an outboard to power it nine months out if the year!
Author:  smwrsth [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:42 pm ]
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Any thoughts about the boat being too big to hunt out of with the blind on the boat
Author:  270Handiman [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:05 pm ]
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Author:  Old School [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:11 pm ]
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I have an 18x60, I hunt out of it. I don't have a blind on it, I build around it or jump in a cane patch. Its harder to hide but I enjoy the room. I wouldn't own anything smaller.
Author:  smwrsth [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:12 pm ]
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Gator trax. Marsh hunting most of the time
Author:  1448jonboat [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:19 pm ]
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There are some drawbacks to a bigger boat. There is only 1' difference, but the bigger boats are harder to maneuver and aren't as easy to hide from ducks. I have a 1660 and when I'm hunting by myself, I would like to have a smaller boat. A 1854 will be great when your hunting with friends, but by yourself or with just one other person, you may wish you had the smaller boat instead.
Author:  270Handiman [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:34 pm ]
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Author:  270Handiman [ Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:36 pm ]
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Where you located? Your welcome to come ride in mine some time.
Author:  banded-mallard [ Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:52 am ]
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I went from a 19'10 x 50 to a 17'10 x 48 and won't look back. I'm 2' shorter and a little narrower at the nose. As far as load carrying capacity, I haven't seen one bit of change. Speed, the smaller hull is faster by about 2-3 mph, but I also took weight in mind when I built it, its also lighter. If your worried about performance, you won't see anything with 1' difference.But as others said, a 18' boat from one isn't an 18' boat for someone else. Most measure from transon. Gator trax is the only one I know of that doesn't take into consideration the hunt deck.
Author:  JD34 [ Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:31 am ]
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Go big I have a 1754 and its plenty room for 3 possibly 4 with a blind on it but you will always want more room.
Author:  JD34 [ Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:32 am ]
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Go big I have a 1754 and its plenty room for 3 possibly 4 with a blind on it but you will always want more room.
Author:  JIMMY W [ Thu Jan 23, 2014 8:23 am ]
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Anything longer than 17 is too long for me to hunt with!Anything longer is just a pain in the ass ;)
Author:  smwrsth [ Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:09 am ]
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Because of the length with the hunt deck I am thinking of just going with the 1754. The only thing is that I am going with the extended front deck and cat walks and I am just a bit worried about floor area. I know I will have a ton of storage with the cat walks and hatches. I may actually only go catwalk on one side. I am planning on this boat lasting me a really long time. I want this boat to be perfect so I am taking my time planning it out.
Author:  smwrsth [ Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:02 pm ]
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Thanks for the ride offer. I will take you up on it if I need to. Thanks again man.
Author:  NannySlayer [ Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:45 pm ]
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I have a 1754 and it is big... having said that, you will not nind the extra 10 min it took you to hide your boat during duck season when you are fishing out of it the rest of the year. I am going to add some type of cat walks to mine. They are nice. Either way you are gonna be happy.
Author:  smwrsth [ Sat Feb 01, 2014 11:32 pm ]
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I am excited about the cat walks. I am going to wait and look at both sizes then make my decision
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