Would there much benefit going from a 1996 461vs to a 1999 518SVX as far as ride and performance?
Would there much benefit going from a 1996 461vs to a 1999 518SVX as far as ride and performance?
Don't think either is great with ride, might be a little better in the 518 with performance. But, both are great to fish out of.
2017 Phoenix 819
2016 200ProXS, s/n 2B359849, Mod 1200P73BD
I made the exact same switch as you. Went from a 97 461 to an 06 519. To be honest I thought the 461 rode better than the 519. Now that being said I LOVED the 519 as a fishing platform. The 461 was a great fishing platform as well. Both great boats. To me the 519 had a flatter hull than the 461. Now I currently have a 520 and all I can say is WOW. What a great boat.
Greg
I have also owned both these boats and these comments or dead on point. The flatter hull on the 518/519 vx is due to its wider front deck. Preference between the two is that I prefer the 518/519 due to better layout and wider front deck. If I recall, the front storage box on the 461vs does not have a flat floor bottom and is not conducive to tackle storage.
The layout of the 518/519 is perfect for a 19' boat.
Last edited by Whiteboat; 10-21-2020 at 08:25 AM.
I have a 06 519 the front storage is awesome
Yeah that definitely sounds high
2017 Phoenix 819
2016 200ProXS, s/n 2B359849, Mod 1200P73BD
I purchased my 99 518 VDX a month or so ago for $15K. It came with an Optimax 200 with about 350 HRs on the engine.
Frank
Last edited by Whiteboat; 10-25-2020 at 08:23 PM.
after further thought I'm keeping my 461
I think your making a good choice but mainly because the price of the 518 sounds 3-4 k high. I just bought a mint 04 519 vx with new cover , 200 EFI with less then 200 hrs, Ultrex, two 900 series HB units, New endurance tires for 18K.