New boat Lowe ST175 vs. Crerstliner TC18

[moonfish]

I think I have got it narrowed down to these 2 choices. I have 2 friends with Lowe ST175's and they both love them, I fished out of the Lowe boats they have great front deck space great spider rigging boat.
The problem is I can't find much info on the Crestliner TC18, does anybody on here have any feedback or experience with Crestliner TC18? I do know they sure look good on the I-boat review.

["D"]

Welcome from Louisiana. Did you see the Lowes ST175 for sale in the personal classified section. Brand new boat, very low hour motor 14000. You should check it out. Page 2 of the adds. If you need help finding it pm me. I have no connection to it, just think it's a super deal and is in north ala.

[moonfish]

Welcome from Louisiana. Did you see the Lowes ST175 for sale in the personal classified section. Brand new boat, very low hour motor 14000. You should check it out. Page 2 of the adds. If you need help finding it pm me. I have no connection to it, just think it's a super deal and is in north ala.

Thanks I'll check it out

["D"]

Cool, let me know if you feel it's a good deal.

[fished-out]

The Crestliners are well built boats--rank right up there with a Lund. The Lowes are good boats--I just think the Crestliners are built a bit better. Ultimately, I went with the Lund, but the Crestliner was a very close number 2. I looked at Lowes, G-3's, Alumacrafts, Triton Aluminums (at the time)--a number of manufacturers.

[Treeline]

I believe both models you listed are built in the same factory in Lebanon Mo.. I have the 175 stinger and love it.

[windstone]

lowe!!!

[moonfish]

Thanks for the input. My fishing partner has a Stinger 175 and loves it, I plan on this being my last boat buy for many years so I'm just turning every rock over before I buy. I have had a G3 and Triton alum, liked the G3 did not like the Triton. I like my partners ST175 better than those 2.

[moonfish]

Yes both companies are owned by Brunswick......the Crestliner is wider and is rated for a 90 so I think I'm leaning that way.

[Flint]

My Crestliner 1750 Fish Hawk was built in Minnesota, pretty sure they still are. I bought it new in 99 and have no complaints with it.