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I have had a 2003 18 Dauntless for three years and have had it all over the great lakes and inland lakes. It is a great family boat and with the trolling motor I put on up front it’s a great bass boat. 12" draft vs. 15" for the Outrage while at rest. I spend most of my time now on Lake MI and have just bought a 21 outrage. The 18 is great and has never let me down. I even took a wave over the bow while leaving the harbor. I filled it with cold water, trimmed the motor up and continued out to fish for the afternoon. I test drove the 19 and did not see much of a difference in ride (Not enough to buy a new one). I like the features of the 18 for inland fishing better but you may like the addition freeboard of the outrage. I have run in 3-5 foot waves on Lake MI but its slow going and if I have the choice we fish the inland lakes on those days.

For an 18-foot boat I have not been in a drier more stable ride. If you can work it I would see about a sea trial.

Good Luck!