Have you demo'd both. If not, you should. I would not consider a boat if I had not given it a good test. I am sure the x45 is nice, but man! an 06 VLX with the hammerhead would be really tough to beat, IMO (which is very prejudiced). Get out and take a demo. The 05 and 06 VLX should perform the same. I have the Monsoon motor, and it is fantastic, but the hammerhead would smoke, especially when really loaded up with weight. I run full MLS, 2-400 lb bags, and about 5oo in lead. The only times I wish I had the bigger motor is when I run all that weight, and have more than 5-6 people. Other than that, no prob. Demo..demo.. Good luck.
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