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| I'm looking into purchasing a new 1760 and am torn between ordering it with the fiberglass deck top or not. I like the look with the fiberglass deck cap. Also, I think leaning over would be more comfortable as there is more surface contact. The added weight / structure might make the boat more rigid? Perhaps the added weight is a bad thing? I'm also concerned about being able to run my musky rods up that side with the seat there.
Not having the cap is cheaper and there is more space and I should be able to easily run my rods up on that side.
I'm hoping the folks that have the 1760s or fished out of them can provide insight. What other pros and cons are there (I'm sure there are plenty)?
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Location: With my son on the water | Just my opinion. The deck cap certainly looks nice, however IMO it really closes up and makes the 1760 smaller. My rig is attached. Trust me your rigidity concern is a non issue as the boat is ROCK solid, as in ZERO flex. It's not the best picture as we just launched and don't have everything organized yet but I think you can see how we lay multiple rods on both sides, I don't know if you could do that with a capped model? I also had the gas file moved forward to allow for 9 footers on the port side.
I am sure many of you have seen my boat and read my posts about it. It took two years for me to pick it out and I am still very pleased with it.
If you have more questions please ask.
Brad
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| Thank you for the reply. I noticed others move the gas fill up location as well. I actually am checking to see if they can do that with the cap. My primary fishing won't be large water, but I do plan on taking it out on windy days and there might be a trip a year or so to larger bodies of water. Do you have experience with such? IF yes, how has the boat handled?
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| Had a 1760GT for 7 seasons. Very good boat in windy conditions. Being low to the water for a deepV helps with controlled drifting. It also does very well in Mille Lacs and Leech Lake sized waves for a 17.5' boat. I never felt unsafe in very windy conditions on those water bodies. Very versatile boat as it was equally at home on a 100 acre bass lake.
I never even considered the capped version when I ordered mine. I don't think the cap looks that much nicer and I wanted the lower profile. Plus the wide open layout is what I prefer. I personally never understood the fuel fill location issue everyone has. I kept rods on both sides of the boat without issue but I have a tiller.
Not sure on your budget/garage but don't forget about the 1890 either. I sold my 1760 and moved to an 1890. Had I spent the extra money up front I wouldn't have bought a different boat last year. It doesn't need anymore space width wise, can launch on all the same lakes, better rough water ride, and just a lot more room. |
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Location: Hayward, WI | I now own Nick's 1760GT. Awesome boat. Had it on LOTW last year in some pretty big stuff and it handles it very well. Does a nice job of staying pretty stable at rest in big waves too. Like btfish says, the boat is VERY rigid and solid. No concerns there. The comfort of leaning over the side isn't an issue for me. The boat sits low enough in the water that unhooking and releasing fish is easy, and the side isn't digging into my stomach or chest.
I'd say my ONLY complaint about the boat is I will get spray coming off the bow when heading into a stiff wind and bigger waves at trolling type speeds. If you were a troller and fished big water a lot, that could get annoying. Anything faster than trolling speed and the boat rides super dry. I'm not sure if the capped model would reduce the low speed spray issue or not. My Alumacraft didn't do it nearly as bad, but I'm guessing that's because it bobbed around on the top of the waves moreso than cutting through them like the Tuffy does.
Overall the 1760 is a sweet rig, and I like the low profile and open floor the capless models offer. Would be interested to spend some time in one with a cap just to see the difference though.
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | I've run a 1760 GC since they came out (pretty sure I actually have the first one) and can say I have never wished it had a cap. I have fished out of other 1760s that have the cap and sure to some it may look nice, but beyond possibly keeping clumsy people from falling out, I can't think of other benefits a cap provides. It DOES however keep you from being closer to the water line (ie. to figure out), reduces overall space within the boat, and adds weight to the rig.
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| Thanks to everyone that replied. I'm convinced that without the cap is the way to go.
NickD - If I had the space in the garage I would be considering the 1890, however the 1760 will barely fit. |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | emo_musky1 - 1/20/2016 12:40 PM
Thanks to everyone that replied. I'm convinced that without the cap is the way to go.
NickD - If I had the space in the garage I would be considering the 1890, however the 1760 will barely fit.
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| emo_musky1 - 1/20/2016 12:40 PM
NickD - If I had the space in the garage I would be considering the 1890, however the 1760 will barely fit.
Just wanted to bring it up as you mentioned rough water concerns. I wasn't expecting the 1890 to ride that much better. The 1760 rides very well but the extra length makes a noticeable difference. If garage length is the issue then no 1890 for you. Even though the 1890 is a foot wider at the rub rail the trailer is the same width so the garage door doesn't need to be any wider. The 2 hulls are shaped very differently. |
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| My garage is only 21' long, which from my understanding is short for the 1890. |
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Location: Detroit River | emo_musky1 - 1/20/2016 8:33 PM
My garage is only 21' long, which from my understanding is short for the 1890.
Ya the specs on the 1890 say with the swing-away tongue open it's 21' 4" but you might be able to angle it so it fits. I had looked into buying a used 1890 & my garage is 22' but the inside length is 21'4" so I'd be scraping paint.
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| I have fished out of a 1760 GT and 1760 with the caps no difference in ride that I noticed but did notice there was more room and easier to get close to water in the G series. I also have fished out of a 1890GT it had a ton of room. saving to buy one now hopefully by next season.. If you have the room for the 1890 would recommend it for sure |
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Location: With my son on the water | Guys please don't take this the wrong way but bigger is not always better. Now granted with todays improved trailers and launches basically any boat can be put in and out, and two or more guys helps. On the water, bigger is probably better.
But at some time most of us need to move a boat by hand some. That may be alone during the launching and loading process which the wind can affect on some days. It may mean moving it on the trailer in the garage a few feet or it may mean moving it a bit to hook it up to the truck. Tandem axles which some boats require can be more of a challenge to move.
You should also ask yourself what kind of condition the surface is that you will be moving it on. (For me my garage floor is not perfect which affects things). What is the approach to the garage? A straight shot or sharp angles like many cabin garages. Is the approach paved, or sand/grass/or gravel?
But the biggest thing may be what is your personal strength going to be as you age and will you be able to handle the boat alone during retirement ages if you are going to keep it that long.
I am fortunate to fish A LOT and don't count but I am guessing I help at least 10 elderly gentlemen put there boats on the trailer every year as the boat they have is too big for them at this point in their life. It makes me feel good to help them but I am sad for them.
I am not by any mean saying any boat is good or bad it just something to think about.
I hate this time of year, wish I was fishing.
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| Is Yammy a option on a Tuffy? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | yes |
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| Steve is a 115 enough juice on a 1760? Top speed? Anyone own one with a 115 please chime in!
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Location: Madison, WI | I ran a 1760 with a Merc 115 4stroke for four seasons and I would say yes it's enough but depends on how you use the boat. The top speed with one guy in perfect conditions is 40, and will run 36-38 consistently with two guys and load. My only complaint with the 115 was hole shot was not great with 3 guys or a heavy load. I tried several props but never really got great hole shot. Not terrible either, just took longer to plane out than other boats and didn't pop right up like some. If you mainly fish 1-2 guys you will be just fine with the 115, but if I were to buy that boat again I'd do a 150. Hope this helps, the 1760 is an awesome platform! |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Yes it is. |
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