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Location: Wayzata, MN | I've got an 1860 rigged with a F150 and a T8. It's a great boat. The only time I've wished it was longer was late last summer on Mille Lacs. There were genuine 3-4 footers and I took a couple over the bow while running slowly. The prop that it had on it at the time sucked for hole shot and rough water grip.
It came with a 21p Yamaha prop that was good for about 53 in the fall - 2 guys, gear, and about 1/4 tank of gas. In the spring, same setup but with a full tank of gas I ran just shy of 50. I'm now running an 18p 4 blade prop that just jumps out the hole but knocked about 2-3 mph off the top end. I've run 46-48 all spring with it and anticipate that it'll be a little faster this fall.
It's a fantastic boat. I've sometimes wished for a little more storage (when the cooler is in use as a cooler), but really like the layout of the boat. The front deck is enormous and it's extremely wide and stable (in fact, I think it's wider than the 619 and 620). Also - make sure you get a 60" bow mount. There have been a few times when the extra length would be handy.
Even with the advent of 8.5 and 9' rods, it fishes 2 people extremely well. Can't say I've had 3 people in it chucking baits, but I imagine two on the bow and one on the stern would work just fine.
Hope that helps....
PS - as far as props (and even motors) go, check out Walleye Central - there are a number of folks running 1860's. That's where I got hooked up with Brainerd Props for my new prop. |
