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Brad P

Posted 8/7/2012 12:02 PM (#576504 - in reply to #576488)
Subject: Re: Crestliner for musky fishing

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I haven't fished a Raptor, but I run a 1750 Fish Hawk and love it for Musky Fishing. It will run in 18" of water, has a nice large front deck for casting, the rear deck is big enough for a musky guy, as well as amble storage features for baits/ etc. Easily fishes two dudes and can just barely handle 3 if they know how to cast. Plenty of room fo the longer rods as well, I carry two 9'6" customs in mine amidst other goodies. This is the single console version. It also has a decent set up for trolling. Very, very versatile for a 17 1/2 foot boat.

The only thing I would change is I'd get the 1850 so I could power it with a larger motor, but that is minor, mine will do over 40 at full speed and cruises/sips gas at just under 30 with a 115 ETEC HO.

The boat will get you wet in choppy waves or big rollers. It rides a bit higher in the water with a modified V hull.

Boat will get you wet in rough water