I have a 1700… the 1800 would be nice with the extra foot in the back area. I fish Lake Michigan by me, and as long as I a m smart on timing, never had anything but confidence in the boat. That extra length will go a long ways to making it more comfortable with more than two people. I used the Lund track system for rod holders to start, then went to a Traxis system to get the long rod ends out of the boat and walk areas. Having that done alone helped as well. The fisherman is nice and deep… I love mine.