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| I have an '06 Magnum in a console, with a 115 outboard. I have fished it in TRUE 2 1/2 foot waves. The boat seemed to handle it ok. While trying to stay on a weed edge with the trolling motor down and heading in to the wind I found that the bow of the boat would sometimes be level with the waves. Every now and again water would splash on to the casting deck. In high wind even on smaller water I have felt very uneasy more than once, but that was while I was trying to fish. I had no problems cranking up my outboard and running wide open across the same waves that were slipping over the bow with the trolling motor. With the outboard trimmed properly, even on the rough stuff, this hull will provide a relatively smooth and dry ride. My Magnum tops out at 50 on the gps with me, my gear, and 1/2 full of fuel. The biggest thing to keep in mind when running this speed on rough water is to run directly in to the wind or directly away from the wind. If you try to run diagonal, then you are either insane or you have a death wish. The biggest water I've been on so far is 1,000 acres. I plan to fish Petenwell a little in the spring, and that flowage can kick up some amazing rollers on the main basin during a windy day. Knowing your boat, using common sense, and using proper safety gear are the most important things to remember on any water, in any boat. With that in mind, I think the Esox Magnum is a very stable fishing platform for any lake in Wisconsin. If you plan on fishing some of the bigger water in Minnestoa the 1760 G in a console or a tiller would be the way to go. This boat has almost the same platform as the Magnum when it comes to getting close to the water. I have fished out of a friends 1760 GT and was very impressed. There's no big fiberglass cap to limit your movement inside the boat. The 1760 has miles of casting deck, and unbelievable rod storage. | |
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