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| I have owned both and the 618vs (console version, not to be confused with the tiller model) is not really a better "big water" hull. The 618vs has a more of a flat, bass boat hull and the 681 is more of a deep-v. In my opinion the 681 has a superior rough water ride because of the deeper v. The 618 pounded me hard in the wind and got me soaked more than the 681. The 681, on the other hand, is very cramped on the inside. You wouldn't think the few inches difference in beam and length would be that big of a deal but it is when you fish with more than one person. The layout is the same. There are little things about both boats interiors that were good and bad. The rod locker on the 681 was more useful because there weren't any rod tubes. The rod tubes in the 618 locker actually made it harder to get the rods in and out, and you could fit more rods in the 681. The storage space is about the same except the battery compartment on the 618 is much bigger and easier to rig. the wire channels in the 618 are much bigger which made it easier to rig locators and accessories. The battery compartment was one of the biggest pains about the 681. Both are great inland or smaller water boats but if you fish big water all the time I think you would want something more like the 617, or 618 tiller.
Edited by pete619 8/8/2012 2:34 AM
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