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Location: De Pere Wisconsin | I have been looking to get into a new boat for a year now, and currently have an Esox mag, which I absolutely love, but would really like to fish Green Bay, Door County more often and not just when conditions are perfect. I typically go up north to Eagle River most weekends. I had been almost 100% convinced I would be buying a 1760 but am struggling between the tiller and console and preferred dealers not having the motor choices I would like etc etc. I MUCH prefer a tiller boat, and really want a Yamaha with the vts tiller feature.
So Sunday my wife says while I am babbling to myself while we're fishing " what about a Ranger?" - What! , no way... I couldn't, I mean they are way overpriced and I don't have one of those shirts ;-).
So we stopped and looked at a 618 tiller which I have happened across a few times online in a moment of weakness, but had not touched one yet. Always thought they looked just about right size wise etc.
I was BLOWN away by so many things on that boat - fit and finish being the top thing. My wife made several comments about many things, which she doesn't usually notice and was pretty excited also.
I am mainly wondering from owners or those who have fished in these boats how they launch and load in crappy landing conditions common in area's like Vilas county etc. I am pretty confident in the hulls rough water abilities on the big waters, but just wanted to hear about there ease of use on those rough landings. |
