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Saw this one and talked to a salesman on the phone. It was a demo for two days at the national G3 show in Missouri a month or two ago. Comes with a lot of accessories. Wish it was a 1850 instead of a 1750, but it is a good price. Has a 150 Yam SHO on it (I'd prefer 115 in a 17, but oh well)...

Yeah. Looked at a Crossover XS. It was used, two years old. It was falling apart inside. I liked the layout, but it just felt cheap. Their warranty is not very good, either (lifetime is only on double rivets, rest of boat including single rivets is 3 years). Lund also uses thin aluminum...

There are things I like and don't like about both. I like the 2XB hull on the Alumacraft, it is a little thicker on the 18 since G3 keeps the same thickness for 17 and 18 footers while Alumacraft increases it. I like the ladder better on the G3 (seems less likely the screws would come out with...

Trophy 175 is 1550# dry and 185 is 1780# dry (best I remember, might be slightly off). I think a 175 would suit my needs, but I guess my thought is why wouldn't I go bigger since this is something I want to keep for a long time.

How heavy is the Crestliner? I was thinking going 115 with the Trophy 175, which is $43,000. I worry that 115 is too small for an 18 footer, even if actual hp is about 126.

I have been looking at boats for about a month and a half, and have decided to go with a tin boat due to cost and my uses. I have narrowed it down to the G3 1850 VF and Alumacraft 185 Trophy. I want one with interior walls that drop straight down due to having a toddler, just feel it is safer...