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Location: Eau Claire, WI | The boat that Theedz now has, that WI Wade had, was origionally my rig. On my old hand held GPS I could get 31-34 mph on it depending on how I had it loaded, etc. That boat would cruise very nicely in the mid-upper 20's and be easy on fuel and offered a very soft ride.
Steve is correct on the new re-designed esox series and I suspect they may run a little faster due to the way the interior is constructed and designed. I loved my old Esox-V tiller layout, the new layout offers the finest center line rod storage I have ever seen. In one of the prototype consol boats I loaded the locker with musky and walleye rods and still had room for guest rods and a few sweatshirts.
I've owned two magnums over the years and they served their pupose well, but for me a V-hull design is the way to go. Much dryer, smoother ride, very stable in rough waters. For the 1-2 mph difference in speed between the various models and new designed models, top end probably shouldn't be a consideration. You will live or die by the interior layout of the boat, I suggest you base your desicion on what layout you like best and go from there.
In talking with a friend who recently inquired about the new 1760 with Suzuki power, Tuffy is offering some very attractive packaging right now, and it is hard to beat Suzuki reliability and economy.
Call Steve for a list of dealers in your area and go take a look at one of the new designs and if possible get a ride in one of Tuffy's v-hulls, I think you will be quite impressed.
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