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[QUOTE]smalljaw - 7/10/2014  9:27 AM

"I think a x-176 is actually a waste of time since tuffy already offers 2 boats in the 17' class in the 1700 and 1760, also the x-170 is about 17 foot so really do they need another? "

To me, it actually seems like the deeper V 1700 and 1760 are more redundant and an x-176 would be unique - a smaller version of the x-190 (18 inches shorter, lighter, etc)  yet quite a bit bigger than the x-170 which is only 16'-8" and a narrow 72 inches wide.

I personally think it would make most sense to have the Deep V 1760 and an x-176 as the two 17 footers in the Tuffy line up (because I think they are different from each other enough), but yeah I get it at $50k to tool and prototype, you have to be right.

The hard part is that it seemed like the x-176 was almost a sure thing for 2-3 years of waiting, and then momentum stopped.  I don't see any other brands/models out there right now similar to that platform and I actually think there would be a good following.  Almost like the old Ranger 681vs only updated.   I sense because of the economy, gas prices, etc - a certain segment of people moving somewhat away from Suburbans and 20 foot boats.  Yet they still want something versatile, a good value, etc...and can tow it with a V-6 crossover.

If not an x-176 - what else is out there that fills that niche?  Skeeters are nice but they offer either bass boats or Deep V, nothing in between.  Recon 785?  Have heard some good things about the 985 but nothing about the 785.  Or maybe you have to go aluminum (would rather not) like a Lund 1775 Impact.  ??

I'm open to suggestions - anyone have ideas for what else I should be considering??   I plan to buy next year..

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Posted 7/10/2014 9:27 AM (#720076 - in reply to #720032)
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"I think a x-176 is actually a waste of time since tuffy already offers 2 boats in the 17' class in the 1700 and 1760, also the x-170 is about 17 foot so really do they need another? "

To me, it actually seems like the deeper V 1700 and 1760 are more redundant and an x-176 would be unique - a smaller version of the x-190 (18 inches shorter, lighter, etc) yet quite a bit bigger than the x-170 which is only 16'-8" and a narrow 72 inches wide.

I personally think it would make most sense to have the Deep V 1760 and an x-176 as the two 17 footers in the Tuffy line up (because I think they are different from each other enough), but yeah I get it at $50k to tool and prototype, you have to be right.

The hard part is that it seemed like the x-176 was almost a sure thing for 2-3 years of waiting, and then momentum stopped. I don't see any other brands/models out there right now similar to that platform and I actually think there would be a good following. Almost like the old Ranger 681vs only updated. I sense because of the economy, gas prices, etc - a certain segment of people moving somewhat away from Suburbans and 20 foot boats. Yet they still want something versatile, a good value, etc...and can tow it with a V-6 crossover.

If not an x-176 - what else is out there that fills that niche? Skeeters are nice but they offer either bass boats or Deep V, nothing in between. Recon 785? Have heard some good things about the 985 but nothing about the 785. Or maybe you have to go aluminum (would rather not) like a Lund 1775 Impact. ??

I'm open to suggestions - anyone have ideas for what else I should be considering?? I plan to buy next year..

Edited by smalljaw 7/10/2014 9:30 AM