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| Hi, we will be buying a new/used boat within a year or so depending on funds. I have a few questions. A little would be great.
I fish as a co in the FLW wi league. Boat would be used to fish as a boater there. Will mostly fish the normal WI lakes as well as the WI river from Wausau on down. A few trips a year to northern MN too. The boat will be used for 90% fishing, 10% family fun. It will be the first boat we have owned.
I quess my questions are about Tuffy's. I have not ridden in one nor looked at one since there is not a dealer real close. I am interested in the 1760DW and the 1890DW. How will these fair on Green Bay? Is the 1760 too small for this body of water? I want to get by as reasonably priced as possible but not sell myself short in the rigging department.
Do you need to max out HP wise for Tuffy's to perform well. I guess I don't care if I go 60 or not but don't want to be underpowered either?
What would the 1760 price run appx. with the 150opti and 9.9 kicker?
How about the 1890DW with a 9.9?
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| First off bigger is always better where the great lakes are concerned. Will a 1760 be usable on Green Bay? Sure. Dan McGuire ran one on the flw league the past three years or so and competed well. Ed Schoenecker ran one on the MWC for years, making the 35 mile run to Big Bay de Noc in the nastiest of conditions. If there is a 17.5 foot boat that can do it is the 1760. I would put the ride up against any other similarly-sized boat on the market. It really boils down to budget vs how much time you will be on Green Bay with that boat.
The 1760 runs fine with, say, a 115 or 135. Likewise the 1890 will run great with a 150, there are a few out there rigged that way, Tony Steffes runs a 150 Suzuki on his and loves it. I think he fishes the PMTT.
For pricing I would call several of your closest dealers and I'm sure they'd be happy to give you a ballpark price. | |
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| Where are you located tzone? | |
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| I'm in Wausau | |
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| Tuffyowner,
Thanks, from what I have heard Tuffy owners will put up their ride against most.
Would be on the great lakes realistically 5-10 times a year. I am out there that much now and I don't have a boat so maybe more, I'm just not sure. It really does boil down to budget like you said.
Thanks again.
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| tzone,
I ran a 1760 for a long time & had it on a lot of different waters. I would definitely put the ride of the 1760 up against any other manufacturers 17.5 foot boat, as well as some of the other brands bigger boats. I'm not knocking the others, I just liked the ride of my Tuffy. Have had my boat on bodies of water like Green Bay, 'Bago, & Pepin during some pretty ugly conditions and have always been pleased with it's performance. I have never felt uncomfortable or that my passengers safety was compromised in the 1760. With that being said, I am running a 2060 this year, for a variety of reasons. Increased speed and horsepower, as well as fuel capacity are some of the reasons. The extra three feet will be nice as well. It was time to upgrade from my '99. Tuffy has made some very nice improvements on their boats in the last several years. However, I did consider buying another 1760 and would have fished confidentally out of it knowing it could handle anything I threw at it. The 1760 has been around for a long time and is a proven performer. If you have any more questions, feel free to pm me.
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| You're not too far from Steve Worrall and Norm Wild up in Rhinelander. I bet both these guys will be willing to Demo a ride. Steve has a new 1760 with the 150 Opri, and Norm has an 1890 with a Suzuki 200 4 Stroke. If you want to come over to Green Bay/Bago, I'll get you out in my 1890 with the 200 Optimax.
I had a Lund 1700 Angler SS, and fished Bago and Green Bay in it. I never was worried, but then I wasn't in 6 footers in it. If that boat was OK out there, the 1760 would be even better. In my opinion, the 135 would be the perfect motor for that boat. I think the 150 is a bit over the top, but it is a rocket ship with the 150!
I spent a fair amount of time in the 1890 on Green Bay last year before I made my decision to get one. That week was what it took to confirm my decision. Rides great in the big waves, and fishes even better. I felt totally comfortable in the boat. Ride was way superior to the 619 and the 1900 Lund. And it, too is pretty fast. Great layout, dry storage, and a huge livewell all add the the value.
Let me know if you want those test rides, and we'll set it up.
Edited by Shep 3/27/2007 10:04 AM
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| Thanks Shep. I will take you up on your offer, I just need to find a break in the schedual. Either place would be great. I will be at both of those locations for the FLW WI League this year, we could do it then or set up another time. | |
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| Tzone if you are intrested in the 1760 you should take a look at the Yar-Craft 1785. I live in Michigan and run on on Erie and Saginaw Bay. Lat year fished a tournment on Saginaw Bay Ran from Linwood to the Chatity islands is some really nasty stuff. | |
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| tdancer,
I do like that boat. Not my wife's fav though. I also like the fact they are made 10mi from where I live. The look like a real fishable boat.
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| tzone,
I would more than happy to offer a test ride as well. I will be at the WI FLW Leagues if interested. | |
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| Tzone,I run a '99 1760sc with a Johnson 115 2-stroke.I also have a T-8 as a kicker.I spend a lot of time on Winnebago and Green Bay and never have a problem.I've run past some bigger boats with lots more horses on the rough stuff.I think the lighter weight of the outboard is a plus for weight distribution and perhaps,longevity.This hull has a lot of abusive hours on it and is still rock solid. | |
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