New H18/17

[St.Croix]

What kind of speeds can I expect out of these 2 boats. Am I wrong, or does these 2 boats seem to be underpowered by looking at the size and weights.

[fishingram24]

My last boat was the X 17 rated for 115, new boat is X 18 rated for 150 and both are almost identical in size to the H 17/18 which are both rated for a lower max HP than the X models. I have heard that the H 18 is a low 50's boat with 115 SHO which is what I got from my X 17 with a 115. My X 18 with F 150 is 58.5-59.5 mph with the Power tech prop that came on it and rides great. As to whither they are underpowered, to me, yes(why I ordered mine with a 150) but to others maybe not if speed is not important. Good price and nice layout on them for sure.

[1Holeshot]

I had a 2018 H17 with a 90 h.p. Yamaha 4 stroke ( Max rated h.p. ) and it came with a 17 p Power Tech prop. It would run 42 mph at 6000 RPMs. Exchanged it for a 19 p Power Tech and it would run 42 at 5800 RPMs. Bought a 17 p Turbo and it would run 46 at 6000 RPMs plus hold better in turns and had a better holeshot.

I do not know what the hp rating for an H18 is but would not buy one if rated for less than 150 hp.

[Grizzly]

It's great the Yamaha and Xpress do this. Both performance tests from August 2020.

https://yamahaoutboards.com/en-us/ho...a_08-04-20_alm

https://yamahaoutboards.com/en-us/ho...a_08-03-20_alm

[1Holeshot]

I was hoping to see results from a 150 on the H18 but did not know it was rated for 115 h.p. max.

[fishingram24]

Glad I went with the 150 on my X 18, almost 10 mph faster then the H 18 with 115. Although I mostly run it in the mid 40's it nice to open her up occasionally.

[1Holeshot]

Glad I went with the 150 on my X 18, almost 10 mph faster then the H 18 with 115. Although I mostly run it in the mid 40's it nice to open her up occasionally.

You made a great choice!