Crestliner MX series

[jlund372]

Is anyone running a MX 19 or 21? If so how does the boat ride and handle? What type of speed are you getting?

Thanks,

[TomP.]

I still have a hard time when Skeeter quit building the MX series, it was one of the better multi species boat out there. I am one that ill never buy a new boat and only buy used and this is one of the boats I would like to find a decent deal on used especially the MX 2050. Now that they quit making them going to be hard to find one. There are a few of the MX 1850`s out there for sale but really wanted the bigger 2050 series.

[5965derek]

The thread about the pt hull failure and what the guy on here is going through dealing with it would give me serious pause about buying a crestliner. The mx series looks promising but if the company can't be trusted to make problems right I'd be looking elsewhere. Sure there are plenty of satisfied owners but I want to spend my money where I can trust the manufacturer. Just something to be aware of. Hopefully crestliner steps up. Several reliable aluminum boats out there and Several companies building them that stand by their products.

[GeauxTide]

After my experience with Lowe, I wouldn't buy any Brunswick boat, which includes Crestliner and Lund. I would buy a Tracker if I wanted a lower priced boat. I'm immensely satisfied with my RT188. I would also recommend AVID and Xpress for high quality.

[jlund372]

Thanks for the info. I'm leaning toward the AVID 20 XB. I'm a little afraid of Crestliner after what I've been finding out.

[BassAm]

I can't say for sure yet, but I won an MX19 with a 2004S at the Classic last June and is currently at the dealer getting rigged. I promised many an unbiased review (probably via YouTube) once I can get my hands on it. Also, Ken Smith may be doing a review of my MX19 as part of his "Great Tin Boat Search of 2022"...to be continued.

[jlund372]

Great! I look forward to hearing more about it.