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| Sorry for bringing up again but each year I usually do...
Are there any current or future plans to build a Tuffy X series in a 17 or 18 foot? A slightly smaller version of the x-190... I envision something like the old Ranger 681/618VS side console. 17'-6" to 18' in length, 84-88 inch beam, great front/rear casting decks but able to troll occasionally too.
I know other projects have taken precedence in recent years and I'm sure for good reason. But I still believe there is a need for a good mid-sized multi-species platform out there. Fits in garages, tows with V-6, easier on the wallet, but still does muskie, bass, walleye, etc very well...
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | You just described the 1760G Series. | |
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| Yes and no...
I think if you put a 1760G and 681/618 VS side by side you'd see some differences. 618 being a little lower profile, faster hull, maybe less draft, wider side tank to lay rods out w/o gas fill, etc.
Granted, there are some similarities. Maybe not different enough to justify cost of another model especially if they cover some of the same market. I get it, you don't want two models to overlap/cannibalize. I see enough differences though but realize I may be in the minority here... had to ask anyway ~ | |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | smalljaw - 11/18/2015 10:47 AM
Yes and no...
I think if you put a 1760G and 681/618 VS side by side you'd see some differences. 618 being a little lower profile, faster hull (isn't), maybe less draft (isn't), wider side tank to lay rods out w/o gas fill (what if you could buy that boat with a removable side tank?) , etc.
Granted, there are some similarities. Maybe not different enough to justify cost of another model especially if they cover some of the same market. I get it, you don't want two models to overlap/cannibalize. I see enough differences though but realize I may be in the minority here... had to ask anyway ~ | |
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| In reading the boat forum of late, have to admit I'm very impressed with the new Lund ProV Bass and the x-190. One glass, one aluminum, but I'm a fan of that general type of platform. Two problems for me though, A) I don't know that I need/want something quite that big, and B) Sticker shock. 3 kids in college, single income, do I really want to pay $40k+ for a rig right now?
That's where maybe a 17-18' version of the x-190 might become appealing. I could look for a used 681/618 but frankly many would need work, upgrades, motor, trailer, electrical, etc. I can do it but a nice new x-179 might do the trick. Or if Ranger offers the 175t in a side console. Better price than an x-190 and all new under warranty, etc..
Edited by smalljaw 11/18/2015 11:32 AM
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| "(what if you could buy that boat with a removable side tank?)"
Sorry, didn't see your question imbedded in the reply until now. Can you provide more detail on "removable side tank?" Do you mean a side tank/storage locker running the port side of the boat, or do you mean a removable fuel tank thus eliminating the gas fill along the side of the 1760? | |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Side tank storage on the port side. | |
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| sworrall - 11/18/2015 5:59 PM
Side tank storage on the port side.
Is there a removable option? Happy to consider/take a look if you have info or photos. Thx.. | |
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Ok, had to ask...