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[QUOTE]vegas492 - 1/21/2019  11:08 AM

Fished in a Recon.  Fished in an 1880.  Own a 619.

Recon wise...I didn't like the way it handled big water...compared to my 619.  I didn't like the seats or how they setup with a windshield.  We were sitting above the windshield and had to duck down.  Front deck was smaller than a 619, too.  But still, it is a nice boat.

1880....the drawback for me (and a plus for others) is the back of the boat.  No real casting deck.  Ideal for trolling.  Very ideal.  Tons of rooms to walk around.  My buddy owns an 1880, and it is perfect for him.  I do like it.  It takes big water well, too. Single axle trailer there, makes it easy to wiggle it around in the garage.

619.  Even better for bigger water, large front deck, you can get a factory rear deck for casting, or like some have done on here, you can build one yourself.  Dual axle trailer, can't pull that thing left or right in the garage.  Does trailer really, really well.

You listed a lot of really nice boats, now find the "one" for you.  Get in them.  Talk to others and go for rides to see what you really like.  With those boats, it is all going to come down to personal preference and what you want/need from a boat.

About the only real "advice" I can give you, besides riding in these boats, is this....  Trolling motor and electronics.  Whatever you get, get a high end graph and I'd say to get 36V trolling motor power.  That extra battery will help (some) in rougher water for riding purposes (weight) and it is nice to not worry about the batteries losing power throughout the day.
Good luck in finding your next rig![/QUOTE]

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Posted 1/21/2019 11:08 AM (#928871 - in reply to #928747)
Subject: Re: Looking at new boats - questions

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Fished in a Recon. Fished in an 1880. Own a 619.

Recon wise...I didn't like the way it handled big water...compared to my 619. I didn't like the seats or how they setup with a windshield. We were sitting above the windshield and had to duck down. Front deck was smaller than a 619, too. But still, it is a nice boat.

1880....the drawback for me (and a plus for others) is the back of the boat. No real casting deck. Ideal for trolling. Very ideal. Tons of rooms to walk around. My buddy owns an 1880, and it is perfect for him. I do like it. It takes big water well, too. Single axle trailer there, makes it easy to wiggle it around in the garage.

619. Even better for bigger water, large front deck, you can get a factory rear deck for casting, or like some have done on here, you can build one yourself. Dual axle trailer, can't pull that thing left or right in the garage. Does trailer really, really well.

You listed a lot of really nice boats, now find the "one" for you. Get in them. Talk to others and go for rides to see what you really like. With those boats, it is all going to come down to personal preference and what you want/need from a boat.

About the only real "advice" I can give you, besides riding in these boats, is this.... Trolling motor and electronics. Whatever you get, get a high end graph and I'd say to get 36V trolling motor power. That extra battery will help (some) in rougher water for riding purposes (weight) and it is nice to not worry about the batteries losing power throughout the day.
Good luck in finding your next rig!

Edited by vegas492 1/21/2019 11:10 AM