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Location: Tinley Park, IL | So after months and months of looking at boats and having used boat deals fall through, I am close to pulling the trigger on a new boat hopefully in the next month. My two choices are the Tuffy X-190 and the Lund Pro V Bass pedestal version. I am a Great Lakes smallmouth fisherman who also fishes largemouth and fishes HP-restricted lakes so putting a kicker on is vital. I know no one has the Lund but there are several X-190 owners here. I am 80/20 right now in favor of the X-190. Both boats will meet my needs but I am looking for assistance in making the best choice. Here are my thoughts as to why I am leaning towards the Tuffy. Please comment on anything you disagree with or that I am overlooking.
1) Rough water ride: fiberglass > aluminum The fiberglass X-190 will give a smoother ride in choppy waves over the aluminum boat. In 3’-4’ waves both deep Vs will be comparable. I won’t be riding on plane in those waves.
2) Boat control in the wind: fiberglass > aluminum The fiberglass X-190 will sit in the water while the Lund will get pushed around more.
3) Top end speed- Not a major factor for me but the X-190 will run a few mph over the Lund. The X-190 is 200 lbs lighter and has a 6” narrower beam.
4) Kicker motor- The X-190’s transom is ready for a kicker. Not sure about the Lund and neither were they when I asked.
Both boats have huge front decks and the distance from the water is comparable. The Lund has more storage but the X-190 still has plenty to carry all my gear. I love the jump seats on the Lund but if I take out the Essox extension I can put down another seat. (I take it there is room for a base and another pedestal seat.)
Price is comparable between the two boats. I have been waiting to see the price of the Pro V bass to see if it’s substantially less than the Tuffy. After receiving quotes on both boats, they are close enough that the price will not influence my decision. Actually, the Tuffy I priced out has the passenger console and power steering which the Lund did not have.
So any feedback or thoughts are appreciated. Thanks. Paul
Edited by Paul S 1/2/2016 12:53 PM
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