leftydave, I had the same exact problem with the garage that you are now facing about 2 years ago. I was in a 04 Triton Tr-21 and traded down to a 08 Sabre FTD. Like BamaCat I too got one maxed out on the options. I can tell you from the last 2 years of experience that the only thing you will do without is the speed. My Tr-21 would run 72-73 all day long, my Sabre FTD with the 150 Opti runs a respectable 62-63 with full load and me at 240 lbs. I have fished big water from Lake Murray, SC to Lakes Gaston and Kerr in NC with absolutly no problems at all. At no time did I feel any less safe in my 18 footer than the 21. Having owned 2 Tritons before my Sabre and having the 2 years to pick apart every aspect of my BassCat, I will never own another brand. Downsizing for me has not been a problem and I have never looked back.
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