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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I've owned one for a couple years. I run a 55# electric, and it's all I ever need. I built my own deck, but it's similar to the factory model, I built mine before one was available. The deck does cover the switches, but a simple access cover solves that.
The X170 is a great boat for lakes to 5000 acres or so. 2.5' waves are no issue at all. It floats in less than a foot, and is a nice, stable platform to fish from. I had Bob from Just Encase build a front deck box, and it made the inside of that rig perfect for fishing muskies. And bass. And bluegills and crappies.
The boat runs about 30 MPH with a full load and a 50. Handles rough water well. Controls like a dream. I really like mine.
The hull was originally offered as an offshore center console ride, designed to fish the inshore flats and as a tender for larger boats. |
