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| I like the layout of the Tuffy 1700 tiller, the 1760 is nice but a bit too big for me. I hear mixed reviews on the 1700 maxed out with a 60 hp - that its too underpowered. Would like to hear some opinions from people that know. I really like the size and floor plan of the 1700 tiller and know a guy looking to sell. It has a 60 hp EFI 4 stroke. I don't need to go real fast (30 mph?) but I do need to get out of the hole with 2 guys, sometimes 3. Will it work? Honest opinions please. Thanks for any input... |
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| I ran a 1700 with 60hp 2 stroke. The boat ran fine, it is not super fast. I think I got around 30-32, but that was same if it was just me or two of us with gear. It is a great fishing boat for big and small water. BR |
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| I have a 1700 with 60 hp 4 stroke GREAT on gas does 30-32 great boat |
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| anyone know if an Osprey 1700 tiller can have the rear casting deck like an Esox added? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Yes. |
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| How do you order casting deck, or have it made after market, cost, etc?
Sworrall, your thoughts on 1700 tiller and 60 hp?
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | the casting deck can be bought from any Tuffy dealer. The 1700 with a 4 stroke Merc tiller needs to be propped right, and runs fine. |
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| Thank you Sworral...do you know if the rear deck has spot for seat pedestal and ballpark price for the platform...? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | The is removable, made of fiberglass, deck features large gull wing doors and a center pedestal mount. I think the average retail is somewhere in the $800 range |
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| Yikes $800, anyone got a used one for sale!! |
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Location: Racine, Wi | Nevermind, my tourney partners boat was an x170 tiller I've been told.  Dang short memory.
Edited by tuffy1 8/2/2012 1:46 PM
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Tuffy expert opinions requested