Crestliner VT18 DX

[Bc12point]

I’m looking for some suggestions. I’m looking to purchase a 2017 VT 18 DX. It is a garage kept, well maintained boat with very little hours. Has the Mercury 90 but some other extras that make it a good deal. Also found a decent 2018 with same motor but fewer extras. My questions are….
is there a real difference between 17 and 18 models?
should I run from this boat due to porpoising issues or be confident that it’s a good boat?
i realize it doesn’t have the 115 but I’m not trying to go 75 on the water anymore. Just want to fish comfortably.

 

[roscoe]

should I run from this boat due to porpoising issues or be confident that it’s a good boat?

You will find that out on the water test.
No test drive, no sale.
What makes you think it will porpoise?

Porpoising is usually a weight distribution or propping issue.

 

[Bc12point]

Thanks for your reply! I’ve read that these boats have a tendency to porpoise badly but just about every boat will do it to some degree I guess. I’ve owned a 17’ aluminum and a 21’ glass and agree that weight and prop play a huge role.
Just looking for some insight from experience with this specific model.

 

[Scott Danforth]

power trim and proper weight distribution will solve porpoising on any boat.