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[QUOTE]decaf - 8/23/2008  12:16 PM

The floor and sidewalls have rotted to a point where falling through is a possible danger.  I have considered purchasing an Esox Magnum and getting rid of the Rampage, but finding a Mag for the price I want to pay is challenging (<5K), even hull only as I am willing to continue using the 50HP Evinrude as it has been VERY good to me and is VERY fuel efficient.

Upgrading the Rampage might be my only affordable option.  I would have to replace the floor and sidewalls with new wood.  I am also thinking that the transom might need some work as well as the wood there is not very well protected from the elements.  I would also like to add an internal fuel tank, eliminating the two 6 gallon external cans I currently use.  I am not sure where to find the details on purchasing a fuel tank, probably similar to one currnetly used on an Esox.  Mr. Worrall, might you be able to point me in the right direction?

So, my question to all of you is, what would you do?  Upgrade or exchange?  Any helpful hints for upgrading would be appreciated.  Is there a significant advantage to the Esox Mag?  The Rampage fishes much bigger than it actually is and I do love this boat.

Thanks in advance for your feedback,

Mike Blaise[/QUOTE]

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Posted 8/23/2008 12:16 PM (#333000)
Subject: Tuffy Rampage Upgrade or Exchange

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I currently own a 1987 Tuffy Rampage 160XT with a 1987 Evinrude 50HP tiller. I purchased this boat 10 years ago for $3200 and it was in mediocre condition then. I have added a rear casting deck, power tilt and electronics. I mostly fish small to medium sized lakes in IL and WI so the Rampage fits me well.

The floor and sidewalls have rotted to a point where falling through is a possible danger. I have considered purchasing an Esox Magnum and getting rid of the Rampage, but finding a Mag for the price I want to pay is challenging (<5K), even hull only as I am willing to continue using the 50HP Evinrude as it has been VERY good to me and is VERY fuel efficient.

Upgrading the Rampage might be my only affordable option. I would have to replace the floor and sidewalls with new wood. I am also thinking that the transom might need some work as well as the wood there is not very well protected from the elements. I would also like to add an internal fuel tank, eliminating the two 6 gallon external cans I currently use. I am not sure where to find the details on purchasing a fuel tank, probably similar to one currnetly used on an Esox. Mr. Worrall, might you be able to point me in the right direction?

So, my question to all of you is, what would you do? Upgrade or exchange? Any helpful hints for upgrading would be appreciated. Is there a significant advantage to the Esox Mag? The Rampage fishes much bigger than it actually is and I do love this boat.

Thanks in advance for your feedback,

Mike Blaise