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| Ive got a 2011 tuffy 1700 with a 115 optimax by myself and a light load it hits mid 40's but I usually cruise around 28-32. Nice smooth ride for a small boat. I love that boat, but if I had the money no doubt I would buy the 1760. Its only a few inches wider beam and a half foot longer. I had the chance to buy a used 1760 with a 150 on it and kinda regret the decision. The 1700 has a 20" transon and I believe the 1760 has a 25" or whatever transom. The 1700 only has a 20 gallon tank(Wish that was a little bigger) and I think you would also running on bigger water.
I ran my 1700 on vermilion for two weeks last year one day the waves were very serious and I would have rather had the 1760, then again my brothers 1825 lund wasn't the best either. It was a very dry ride at a slow pace.
Again I think if you have the money go for the bigger boat/motor most nobody likes to settle for smaller if they can afford the bigger boat. And I think if I could do it again I would like a 4 stroke. Even though the optimax doesn't use a lot of oil, to decent gas mpg, and it doesn't smoke at all.
Edited by ttrap 2/20/2013 10:09 PM
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