Would you buy a Xpress H18PFC or a War Eagle Predator 861?

[bobcat1]

Why would you buy one and tell me why you wouldn't buy the other. I can't get this wrong. I truly want your opinion.

Which one rides best? Which one is driest both in ride and in the storage boxes? Which has more storage? Which is better looking in fit and finish? Which one is more stable for a big guy to wander around in.

Thanks for any and all suggestions.

[feelay]

Bob, they are both great rides and fishing machines. Whichever you pick, you will like. Inherently, there will be several things about each that will cause discomfort. Just a given when you are a big guy in a short, aluminum, side console boat. Your right ear and shoe are going to be wet at one time or another. I'm a big fella with an 18' aluminum boat, I know, it's going to lean into the water to your side.

A 20' glass boat would be better, if a side console. It will go anywhere the 18' aluminum will, but be drier and smoother getting there. Me personally, if only fishing with one other person most times, a 20'-21' bass or walleye stlye boat would be my choice. Of course with these, usually comes added expense. Both with initial investment and operational and maintenance costs. Some of which can be offset buy buying a gently used boat. You can get a really nice boat in that 25k to 30k range.

If you are just dying to have a new boat and the budget mandates aluminum, you should strongly consider center console. Bay series center consoles, offer a much more comfortable and stable platform for us big guys. Most of the manufactures have several styles. I like the Xpress Hperlift series myself. Bay | Xpress Boats

Whichever way you decide, be patient and good luck.

[bryan535]

I bought a xpress h18pfc from Bill at BigRiverMarine and love it!! Look him up on here you will not be disappointed!!

[huntinslabs]

I have no experience in either. that said, them Express Hyperlifts look fast just settin on the trailer.

[Big H trucking]

Eithter one would be nice i am a big guy also and have a 18 footer and it is tough on big guys. My next boat will be a center console 21 ft. Unfortunally got to buy pontoon for family first

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[skeetbum]

Look at the predator 961 before you decide. Lots more room for ......Bigger folks like me.

[yikess]

I heard about the 961 but haven't seen one in person yet. I wonder how many are out there.

[talltimber]

I saw one at the plant. Looks BIG sittin in the floor

[JESSE JAMES]

TALL TIMBER, WHAT COLOR WAS THAT 961 PREDATOR?

I have one on order, it should be ready anytime.

[KDAVID1]

Bob, they are both great rides and fishing machines. Whichever you pick, you will like. Inherently, there will be several things about
Whichever way you decide, be patient and good luck.

And this man knows what he is talking about!!