After reading about the x190 thread I have a few questions. I will be in the market for a fiberglass boat in the 18-18.5' range next year. I currently have a 175 tourney pro that has served me well but I fish bigger water (Green Bay and Winnebago) and would like something with a walk they for big water and the family. I do not want a fish and ski but would like a boat comfortable for 4 - 5 people for tubing occasionally also. I've done a lot of time in a stratos 386xf and yarcraft 209tfx. I've been in rangers (never an angler) and never in a tuffy.
The 1890 esox looks appealing but I was wondering how they do in 3-4 footers. And also if a 150 will do the trick (as many I've seen have one). And what is the approximate cost new.
I have really been looking hard at the yarcraft 186tfx because I love the layout and my buddies 209 takes big water like nothing I've ever seen but have never been in a tuffy and want to cover my bases.
Posted 7/17/2014 8:27 AM (#721045 - in reply to #720517) Subject: Re: Tuffy 1890 esox questions.
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It will handle those conditions just fine, I am a fan of the 1890. Its a tube pulling machine, look at Pro XS 175 for just a little more vs the 150. Its an smooth and dry ride and fishes nicely
Posted 7/17/2014 9:49 AM (#721062 - in reply to #721045) Subject: Re: Tuffy 1890 esox questions.
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I've got the osprey tiller 1890. It's great in rough water. I've hunted several miles out on Lake Michigan in it with seas no one would likely fish in. Killed many birds and stayed mostly dry.
I don't know how much the esox varies from the osprey, but I love the boat.
Posted 7/21/2014 10:14 PM (#721742 - in reply to #721486) Subject: Re: Tuffy 1890 esox questions.
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sworrall - 7/20/2014 8:54 AM
Pointer, the only real difference is the decal and the rear deck.
In that case, the boat will handle whatever water that the driver is comfortable with. The driver's abilities will be the limiting factor, not the boat.
Tuffy 1890 esox questions.