Need Crestliner Model - XF

[Grahamb]

(Annnnd I botched the title. Doh!)

Just got an email from crestliner with their new 2020 catalog. Looks like the XF replaces the VT.

Looks like it’s 2” narrower but carries the width much further forward. Comes in an 18’10” (max 150hp) and a 17’8” (max 90hp).


https://www.crestliner.com/online-ca.../13/index.html

[alanhore]

I wish they would make a pad hull 18'6" to 19' with a 175 to 200 hp rating. That would make me trade my vt in.

[Grizzly]

7'7" will allow this package to easily fit through a 8' garage door opening which is a big deal at least in my neck of the woods.

Having the 150hp as an option is also a big plus. I'll be looking closely at these as soon as I can find one.

[Grahamb]

7'7" will allow this package to easily fit through a 8' garage door opening which is a big deal at least in my neck of the woods.

Having the 150hp as an option is also a big plus. I'll be looking closely at these as soon as I can find one.

2.5" on either side...Your back up skills are better than mine!

[texoma]

Built by Lowe.

[ReefOctopus]

The console is much nicer than the VT's. Almost makes me wonder if it can be swapped out on my VT...

[SOONER*REDNECK]

Maybe a good time to pick up a vt model since they are going to stop making them?

[Grizzly]

What speeds to you think we will see with the 115 Pro XS and the 150 Pro XS?

Just trying to determine if the extra $4000 is worth it for the 150.

Also interested in which one will get the best MPG at say 30mph.

[grandbassslayer]

What speeds to you think we will see with the 115 Pro XS and the 150 Pro XS?

Just trying to determine if the extra $4000 is worth it for the 150.

Also interested in which one will get the best MPG at say 30mph.

The 150 will do over 70.

[jason penn]

Built by Lowe.

lowe hasn't been a boat that was on my radar, but today i ran to a guy at the ramp that just got a 2014 stinger 175. he's not really a fisherman, but his son really likes it, so he bought a boat. this was only his 2nd outting, so he was having some problems loading and i helped him out a little bit. i got in the boat behind the console and was amazed at the amount of leg room!!

being 6'4, most of the 17'-18' boats aren't very comfortable for me, but i could stretch out with both legs under the console. it's got me checkin out the 188 now.

[krr6581]

The 150 will do over 70.

A 150 doing 70 on that boat... Not unless you do some modification. It will most likely top out at 62.

[krr6581]

What speeds to you think we will see with the 115 Pro XS and the 150 Pro XS?

Just trying to determine if the extra $4000 is worth it for the 150.

Also interested in which one will get the best MPG at say 30mph.

Grizz the 115 will probably do ok on the boat top end will likely be in the mid 40's. That being said the 150 won't have to work as hard to push that boat which means you should see a lot of overall benefit if you don't run at full throttle all of the time. The good thing though is if you need the power you've got it with the 150. Though there is a $4K difference I personally feel that overall the price difference would be worth it.

[Grizzly]

Looking forward to looking at one of these as soon as they arrive at the dealer.

18' boat with a 150 Mercury Pro XS for under $30,000 definately has my interest.

I will have 1.75" on either side to squeeze into my garage.

[grandbassslayer]

A 150 doing 70 on that boat... Not unless you do some modification. It will most likely top out at 62.

Trust me I know, just comparing it to the others tins on here with wild unproven speed claims

[gordonsweb]

Dealer got one in yesterday at 9am and sold it at 1pm. Great looking boat with width carried from the back to the front. Should see more of these out real soon.

[Wil Holmes]

Personally the VT series had better look to them than the new XF series. I think I am just partial to my rig. When did Lowe begin build Crestliner? Did I miss something?

[jlpostal]

They are both owned by Brunswick Boat Group. As is Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Lund, and a few others. On my 19 VT17, the plate on the bow where the trim switch is has a Lowe part number on the back of it. Brunswick also owns Mercury and Motorguide.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunswick_Corporation

[Duaned]

I like the looks of the XFC .. I like the wider front. Being able to sit 2 across will be nice, especially since getting the Livescope, we're both glued to the screen watching fish

[tjsellsfords]

Surprised the chine width is 4" narrower and the sides are 3" shorter on the XF, but it is 5" longer. I do like the console though!