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Location: Sandusky, OH | Hi all,
I'm looking for people who have experience with the Tuffy 1990 (Steve, I know you're out there!). I am within a year or so of making the big boat plunge, and need a true crossover type boat to accomadate a variety of needs. I fish big water a lot, mostly LSC and Lake Erie, so need a boat that is sufficiently large, but I like smaller waters on occasion, and am space limited at the house, so many boats are too long and too beamy for me. The 1990 seems a nice comprimise, plus I like the way narrow beam boats cut waves (Rest assured, I'm not the kind that ventures out in 4 footers, but I need to be able to get home when the weather man strikes out!). I prefer casting (muskies and smallies), and like the front deck, but being on the walleye capitol means I have to be able to troll from the back as well.
So who has fished from or owned one? Looking for any constuctive comments (pro or con is okay, but replying 'Buy a Ranger' is not constructive  ). Thanks.
Eric | |
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| You mean the Tuffy 1890 right? | |
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Location: Sandusky, OH | No, unfortunately I'm not financially disposed to purchase a new boat. I'm looking at used 1990's. Should have clarified earlier.
Eric | |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | The 1990 was the precursor to the 2060,and is a very seaworthy ride. I had a couple, and liked them just fine. Differences are:
The boat is shorter by a few inches than a 2060
The gas tank is all the way rear, making the boat very fast but a bit nose up, you'll need to carry some weight in the nose. Full gear usually gets it done.
Well built boat, should treat you well.
There were several models bult on that hull. Without knowing which you are looking at, it's impossible to tell you much more.
Call me with questions at 800.359.4416 during business hours. | |
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| Sorry for questioning 
I had never heard of the 1990 before. Good luck with your boat hunt. | |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Tony,
The 1990 was introduced about 8 years ago. Tuffy redesigned that boat to acquire a 250 HP rating, and renamed it the 2060. They had an Esox Deep V design in that hull I really liked with a 60" side tank livewell and huge rod lockers, a rear deck and more.It was a little stern heavy because all the batteries and fuel were rear, but it was a great design. I actually wish I had kept 'Purple Haze', that was a great ride. | |
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| Thanks for the info Steve. Sounds like a nice rig! | |
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