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| I went through the same thing last year. I was getting rid of my Skeeter zx 190 for something more 'family friendly'. I really wanted to get the Lund Pro Guide cuz I wanted a tiller boat. Wife wanted a full windshield. Ended up narrowing it down to the 1810 Predator, Crestliner Fishhawk, and a left over Alumacraft Competitor.
I went with the Predator and here is why:
The price to max out the hp on that boat (I have a 115 4 stroke) was cheaper than the other 2.
While the rod storage leaves some to be desired (I can stow 8 rods between the 2 sides and strap another 4 on the deck, so with 2 guys not that bad) The tackle storage is AMAZING!!. That space behind the livewell can fit all my tackle with ease. I use plano boxes and it has way more storage than my Skeeter did.
I don't know how you store your tackle but I have 3 tackle bags. One for bass, one for walleye, and one for musky. Then my terminal tackle always stays in the boat and I put the trays for whatever I am targeting that day in the boat before I go.
With the 4 stroke I get about 42 mph with 2 guys and gear.
My only complaints are the small fuel tank and I wish it was a bit wider when I am trolling and have 6 rods out. Other than that the sporttrak system is awesome, I Pilot is a must and I am pretty happy with the boat.
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