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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | The base for the helm is different than the standard base, but the seat spider is the same. Get a taller post for comfort, and you have exactly what you are looking for, yes. The helm post and base stays put, just the seat and spider move. |
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| Do the seat bases accept "taper lock" posts? I may have one I can use that telescopes taller. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | No, but you can change the base on the deck so it will. |
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Location: Hayward, WI | Nice pictures of those Tuffy Tillers. I can't hardly stand looking at them, I want one so badly.
Does anybody know how much weight reduction there is with the removal of the cap on the GT versions? Does the reduction in height/surface area allow better handling due to less boat catching wind, or is there no difference worth noting?
Do the capless models feel more roomy on the front deck?
I'm hoping to be trying to buy one of these in the next couple years (maybe sooner if the right thing comes along), and am trying to weigh my options. I feel the capless models suit me better - more room, less weight, less to scratch with sandy shoes... But then again the full cap looks nice and finished, and it seems there are more out there in the used market with the full cap.
Any info is much appreciated.
Edited by curleytail 8/22/2014 11:14 AM
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Not really any difference in fishability or boat control. The weight difference is probably less than 100 pounds, I'd guess. I like how my rods store under the cap, am running a capped model now. |
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| I've seen three "G" gunnels in the past month: x-170, 1700t and 1760t. To me the lack of gunnel cap really opens up an otherwise small/medium boat. Great layout, seemingly more usable space and elbow room. As more of a bass guy, I like laying my rods along the sides and not under a cap for easy access and switching out (which I do regularly). Good that Tuffy offers the option of different caps. Different strokes... different folks. My 2 cents any way...
..Umm, gee did I mention an x-176 would be great too? Still think that would be the best overall hull/layout for me but hard without seeing.
Someday..
Edited by smalljaw 8/24/2014 8:23 PM
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