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 1754 vs 1854 center console gtr with 40 
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Post 1754 vs 1854 center console gtr with 40
Looking for opinions.
I’m going to buy a new 40hp gator tail center console. This rig will be used to hunt, fish, frog, crab, etc. All recreational.
I can’t decide between an 18x54 or 17x54 gator tail hull.
I don’t know if the 17 will be quite enough space (which I’m sure it’s fine) , but I don’t want to sacrifice speed by going with the 18 either.
What do you guys have experience wise and preferences?
Thanks in advance.


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Post Re: 1754 vs 1854 center console gtr with 40
Longer hull will plane faster.

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Post Re: 1754 vs 1854 center console gtr with 40
See saw effect, 18' will support the weight of the motor and balance better for shallow water also. I've had both and 18' is better all around.

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Post Re: 1754 vs 1854 center console gtr with 40
18 will be better and perform better as well. Get the 18


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18 all day

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Post Re: 1754 vs 1854 center console gtr with 40
Are we still talking about this?

We have answered this a whole bunch of times.

18’ there is no debate


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His username is Nubby, maybe the 17 will be better. Haha

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18’ way mo betta


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18!! Must say it again lol


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