I've got a 20 and LOVE it! Big difference between the 2 are the sides are taller. That was a selling point for my wife. I wanted the 19 and she liked the 20 better. SOLD

 

How does the 115 push it?

 

Easy, gets pretty shallow with the lighter motor. Cruise @ 40mph @ 75% power.

 

I've got the 19 w/115 4 stroke. PM me and I'll take you for a ride and show you the good and bad.

For what it's worth I bought the 19 then immediately thought I wanted a 23 with raised console. After a couple of trips on the 19, there are very few times I wish I had the bigger boat. If anything I wish I had the storage of the bigger boat since the 19 has minimal storage but handling, draft, etc. is all good on the 19...there aren't many places it can't go.

 

I have a 20ft. With the 115 SHO Yamaha. I think the 20ft really needs a 150. The 20ft is basically same hull as a 21 and 23 but shorter. Where as the 19ft has different cat hull. Looks like the 19 maybe able to run skinnier but more wet of a ride in some chop. 20ft does it for me. I had to get a custom prop to keep mine from cavitating on the 115 SHO. so my top speed is maybe 33mph. But now it jumps out of the hole but lost my top speed. If you do the 20 do yourself a favor and get a 150 hp motor.

 

Waypoint has 20's with a 150 Etec for $35,900 right now, the motor comes with a 10 yr warranty. Keep in mind, this is a bare boat, but still a good deal. They will sell them with a 115, but recommend a 150 with the 20 ft. I'm sure Texas Marine will sell whatever makes the price look good. Both lack storage, especially the 19. The 20 with a raised console is an option worth looking into.

 

I had the 19 and loved it. It was a little rough but if you knew where you were going and were able to find a protected shoreline you were fine. Got skinny and got up shallow. Perfect boat for 3 people and if you like to wade its even better.

 

How does the 19 float with people on board to one side or in the rear? I mostly wade so want something for easy access but something that constantly has water rolling over the sides like my scooter. Has anyone had issues with structure or flooring with wood in the boat? I'm looking at this as being possibly my last boat and wanting something to last like my Elpescador has.

 

23 Owner here so not going to be much help in the size department. But shoal has a lifetime floor warranty so even though the floor has wood in it its nothing to sweat.

If you got the coin get a 23, it'll do everything the smaller models will do plus bigger motor and more storage.

 

Just looking to get down to smaller boat for ease of travel, loading, storage etc. Just dont run big bays and tourney fish anymore and usually just 1-2 people that fish with me but usually just me wading by myself.

 

The 19 should fit your needs fine. Only negative I got is any weight toward the back and you'll be sloshing around in water, no big deal unless you're wearing tennis shoes, lol.

 

Thanks SSST! Thats what i was wondering, does it come in thru the drains or over the sides?

 

Idk about the newer ones, but the first few years if you were anchored in moderate chop, some would splash over. More thru the drains though. Thinking the may have raised the back hatch area, but not sure.

 

I have the 20' cat with a suzuki 150. Initially was disappointed with performance as I needed almost knee high water to get up. Then I talked to Jack foreman...without even seeing the boat he told to have the engine mounted all the way up...add a cav plate and one of his 3 blade props. I did and Now I love my boat. If I am drifting I can hop right up. If I stop drifting I still get up with a few turns of the wheel. Goes as skinny as i want to go and does great in chop <18" (get the Lenco trim tabs). I launch out of mansfield where the channel can get pretty rough when the wind picks up. You don't get beat up too bad or get too wet if you keep your speed down and navigate accordingly.

Overall, it's a great boat....just talk to Jack about how to set it up.

Any other questions...shoot me a PM

 

I'm running a 115 SHO with the prop I got from TX Marine. Keep the boat light and it will run!