Looking at pd boats and was wondering which would be the better choice in a 18 ft the 48 or 54 width either or powered by a 36 pd

knowing what u plan on doin' with it might help?

will mainly be used for duck hunting in marshes and occasionally fishing. Mainly concerend with load carrying capabilities and top speed

60 inch wide. Oh wait, that wasn't a choice. My bad.

1848 is probably the best all around rig. You would be happy with it.

If you got a hard bottom in your area go wider hull to help draft less.......if its a soft bottom I think u probly like the 48 just fine


I like em wide but that's just me......they not for eveybody.

Given that choice, 48 is tough to beat for an all around width.

thanks yall for the input...theres too many decisions to getting a new boat

I went with the 54 for added stability while fishing. I can say on thing, it is a stable mofo. When we bowfish, two guys on the front deck moving around and you don't fell tippy at all.

Go big or go home thats how I see it. They had someone on the old fourm can't remember his name had an 18x54 pd running about 28.5 with a center console. That was a nice looking rig too.

If you are going to fish a lot, get the wider boat. Especially if you are only running the marsh. That is unless you have to fit between trees, or run by yourself a lot and like brag about being 1-2 mph faster than the next pom-pom waving, kool-aid drinking slapdick.

I got an 18x48 center console with a 32pd and i love it. I go through some skinny places to get to the redfish. With 3 ppl and fishing gear I run about 23mph(according to GPS) shallow water I hit about 24.5mph. I really dont think you could go wrong with any of the 2 choices.

Got an 1848 and like it just fine. Just make sure you get a tell transom.
Now, the 48 is super rad, but dont expect walking around in it to be like walking on solid ground. If you're a sugarfoot...get the 54"

I have an 1848 and like it. I wasnt sure if i would at first, thought it might be a little too narrow but i dont think it is now. Carries a load pretty good and is still good cutting through the cypress and ditches. The 54 would be a good choice but i have seen some of my padnas stuggle running through the narrow ditches that we often run.