I need some help deciding on a new boat. The choices are a 2014 Lowe Stinger 175 and 2015 Crestliner vt17. They are similarly upgraded. Does anyone have one of these. If so how do you like it as far as stability and fishing go? I'll be mainly be bass fishing along with an occasional crappie trip. I fish 25 hp restricted lakes in central Illinois.

Both are good brands, I think you coming down more to a layout thing... Best thing you can do is go sit in them.. Take a rod and a plug and go toss a plug.. See if they will let you take for a test ride. All my local dealers will. I take a rod, we go for a ride and I fish a bit, mostly casting not really fishing, does it work, is things in a good place, easy to move around in ect... All things you must consider. What I like or think is great you may hate! I don't like consoles, so I like a tiller or stick, but sticks have limited rod and tackle storage. I have injuries from lower back to my feet so a lot of up and down around consoles is hard for me. So I am going tiller... Once you own a boat or 2 you figure out really quick what works and doesn't or fishing with a buddy. I hope this helps you some