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Location: Eau Claire, WI | I currently run a Ranger 690 and am seriously considering one of the new Tuffy's. I have spent time in the new 1760 and I was impressed with the ride and front deck design. The storage in my 8 year old Ranger is still quite dry and I have little doubt that the new Tuffy storage lockers will be as dry if not more dry. Additionally the rod locker in the 1760 holds 8 foot rods no problem. I had 8 rods in it and still had room for more and was able to toss in a few sweatshirts on top of them.
Couple other things to consider when comparing the new Tuffy's to Ranger. Tuffy is now an all composite boat like Ranger, i.e. the decks, floor, transom, etc. are all compsite, no more wood.
There seems to be a renewed comitment from Fiberdome to the Tuffy line. Not only in terms of manufacturing changes but also in service and marketing. This is important from a resale standpoint.
The Tuffy will be less money upfront, similarly priced to a quality aluminum boat like Lund.
What comes to mind is the old Ford commercial... "Have you driven a Ford lately".
While I love my Ranger the new Tuffy's are definately good enough for me to seriously look at them.
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