Just curious if there are any folks that can help advise on best fit for a new boat and build. I fish mostly Ontario around the Canadian shield so lots of rocks and not super big open water bodies, i.e, I don't fish the great lakes or Lake Ontario but lakes like in the Muskokas and Kawarthas, Stoney Lake being one of them. I'm a bit split between the 1775 and 1975 mainly because I prefer a smaller boat to get into smaller bays, more gas efficient, lighter trailer load and a bit cheaper storage and maybe more chance it'll fit in any future garage I get - although folks up there said common garage sizes are 24'x24'.

 

Reasons for a 1875 or 1975 would be the jump seats so I can have family in there the odd boat ride (this is my only boat) and also when fishing 3 adults or 3 adults + 1 kid is more room and of course better seating when under way. I also feel the 1975 will handle rougher water better when I'm walleye/pickerel fishing in the larger open areas. The dealer said people do seat the 3rd and 4th in the pedestal seats but I can't fathom how that can be even remotely safe if ripping across the lake at 30-50mph... I'm coming from 14' jon boats with 8hp so obviously whichever boat is gonna be an upgrade but it's also not something I wanna spend on them find out I wanna upgrade it 3 years down the road cuz I wish I got the smaller or larger version.

 

My fishing is generally 30% solo, 40% 2 adults and 30% 3-4 adults. 

If garage space and cost is not an issue, I’d go with the biggest version. And max out the outboard too.

 

Since they are all mod v hulls, the size isn’t going to make much of a difference if the water is rough.

 

The 1975 probably requires a tandem axle trailer. So if you want to avoid that, stick with the 1875.

1 minute ago, gim said:

If garage space and cost is not an issue, I’d go with the biggest version. And max out the outboard too.

Thanks each have 90HP and 150HP respectively so they are maxed.

If money is no object, I’d get the bigger of the two. It’s better to not have it and need it than need it and  not have it. If you are even going to think of three or four I’d go with the 1975. An 1875 is going to be a tight fit with three, let alone four. 
 

The Renegade is on my short list of two for my next boat. I love the layout and the jump seats!

I’ll go with the membership. If money’s not a factor, go with the bigger boat. I have a Ranger RT178 I paid almost nothing for and fish alone most of the time. I’ve spent a lot of time with @Fishing Rhino on his 20’ Nitro over the years and love the space and storage.
 

Had I not come across my Ranger when I did, I’d have gone for a bigger rig.

 

Best of luck picking out your boat.