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| I bought a Recon 2085T its 20'6" with a 175 Mercury Pro XS
I picked up my boat in April. It's my first Recon. For the first time in over 20 years I did not have to take a new boat back to get anything fixed. Everything is perfect on it.
Ride is incredible, all my storage compartments are completely dry (and I have fished in tons of rain this spring) There is a ton of storage on this boat. Rod locker is incredible I can fit 21 musky rods in it and takes 9'6" rods. Boat has tons of floor space, and the front casting deck is huge and has a large back casting deck also.
Can fish 4 from this boat easy for musky. Trailer is very heavy duty and comes with steps. People at Recon were great to work with.
If your in the market for a new boat I would highly recommend looking at a Recon.
This is by far the nicest boat I have ever owned. I cannot say enough nice things about it.
Jeff Hanson
madisonmuskyguide.com
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Great Review Jeff!!
I don't have the $$ at this point to do any sort of upgrade, but when I do, I would be looking hard at a Recon boat as well. From the ones that I have seen in person, and hearing more and more positive input from those who own them, Recon is definitely worth looking into...that rod storage alone is awesome!! Keep us posted as you get more time in your rig! Will be good to hear more about how it is in rough waves, etc.
Enjoy!!
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| They are interesting but far to hard to find any, at least in Minnesota. As the dealer network increases (if it does) maybe we will see more of them.
Jeff, how are you liking the electronics location? |
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| If I was younger and had more years to fish, I would look to replace my older 18' pro V tiller with a Recon tiller. Like that they are made in a small town in WI.
Like Brian, wondering how the starboard side location for electronics works for you. I am used to mine being on the port side. |
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| I have a Helix 12 on both sides of the boat. I use the port side one all the time, The Starboard side one I only use when I'm trolling.
I have fished about 35 days from the boat it has been awesome. Drives great in rough water.
Jeff Hanson
madisonmuskyguide.com |
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| Jeff Hanson - 6/10/2024 3:48 PM
I have a Helix 12 on both sides of the boat. I use the port side one all the time, The Starboard side one I only use when I'm trolling.
I have fished about 35 days from the boat it has been awesome. Drives great in rough water.
Jeff Hanson
madisonmuskyguide.com
Thanks Jeff, did not see the port side unit when I looked. |
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| I must admit I didn't know Recon even made a 20' tiller. News travels slow to the West. |
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Location: Roscoe IL | Jeff, Im pretty sure i saw you out on waubesa on fathers day trolling, that is a SHARP boat. I was def having boat envy watching you troll by! |
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Location: Minnesota. | ". For the first time in over 20 years I did not have to take a new boat back to get anything fixed. Everything is perfect on it. "...
Good to hear Jeff. Wish I could say that about a new 2012 Ranger Z118 I ordered up. In the years I've had her troubles followed. From the livewell not functioning/draining/working as it should to trolling motor not seating properly, some irritating electrical issues, the boat filling/leaking water due to a poorly installed drain plug and to top it all off the large, mid-boat rod locker had all my rod tips turning white from water not properly draining from the forward drains that were installed poorly and could NOT be fixed b/c the lines are all foamed in and solid as hell!!!!
NOT a happy lad! The dealership - that shall not be named - just shrugged their shoulders...
It's a RANGER I ordered brand frickin' new at the beginning of 2012... Also the lower unit leaked oil on vac. as I noticed at the dock as the screws were left quite loose when I got into the water to check... Unbelievable!!!!!
Got her all straightened away now after many'a search for a competent guy who helped with a new locator install but.............
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