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  1. 10-20-2020, 10:34 AM #1
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    461 to a 518

    Would there much benefit going from a 1996 461vs to a 1999 518SVX as far as ride and performance?
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    #2 10-20-2020, 10:50 AM
    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.
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    #3 10-20-2020, 11:03 AM
    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.
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    #4 10-20-2020, 05:41 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by GClark519 View Post
    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.
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    #5 10-20-2020, 06:59 PM
    I have a 06 519 the front storage is awesome
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    #6 10-20-2020, 07:22 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Clay Autrey View Post
    I have a 06 519 the front storage is awesome
    they are asking 17900.00 for the 1999 518 which I think is high. Thank much for all the Great information.
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    #7 10-20-2020, 07:35 PM
    Yeah that definitely sounds high
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    #8 10-20-2020, 07:36 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Clay Autrey View Post
    I have a 06 519 the front storage is awesome
    I can take some pics of the storage and txt them To you if you want
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    #9 10-21-2020, 03:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by moverholt View Post
    they are asking 17900.00 for the 1999 518 which I think is high. Thank much for all the Great information.
    These things maintain their value well. I traded my 18 yr old 461 four seasons ago for $7500. But that is high. I'm guessing you should be around 10k??
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    #10 10-21-2020, 07:15 PM
    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.

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    #11 10-22-2020, 07:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by krindgen View Post
    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.
    I disagree. One of the best riding boats that I've EVER sat in was my 1997 461VS.
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    #12 10-23-2020, 07:53 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by wareagle24 View Post
    I disagree. One of the best riding boats that I've EVER sat in was my 1997 461VS.
    Being a former 1997 461vs owner, I confirm that for being an 18' hull, it is a very good rough water ride
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    #13 10-23-2020, 11:46 AM
    after further thought I'm keeping my 461
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    #14 10-25-2020, 11:21 AM
    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.
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