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| I really like both the boats. What do you like about yours and what woyld be a better choice for small or big water? Some of the lakes are over 15,000 acres but they are flowages. Some of the lakes have really crappy landings. What makes the better musky fishing machine and why? |
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| I love my x190, it can fish both big and small water with ease. The biggest upside is front deck space on the x190. I just got mine in October and had it on st clair in 3-4 footers and it handled great. If you are looking in the 19' range I think it's the best boat on the market. The large deck space makes it fish like a much larger boat. |
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| Its a really light boat does that make it get pushed around in the wind more? |
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| No, due to it low profile. It looks almost like a bass boat sitting in the water but the hull is deeper. Where are you located? |
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| Madison. |
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| Have you fished out of a lot of different boats and how does it compare? |
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| I have fished out of ranger 617,620,621 and tuffy 2100. It beats the 617 and has the front deck space the other three has but just doesn't have the same space in the cockpit area. The others might be a bit drier ride in extremely rough stuff. The ranger. 600 series and the tuffy 1860-2100 are probably better multi species and trolling boats where the x190 is built specifically for casting muskie . Let me know and I can take pics of anything you want on the x190 |
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Location: NE PA | How is the x190 for 3 people casting? Do you have room for 2 on the front deck?
Edited by lennyg3 12/15/2014 6:51 PM
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| Yes, there is ample room on the fron deck for 2. The majority of the boat is dedicated to front deck space. |
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Location: Madison, WI | I am also interested in both these boats. The x-190 does have a Huge front deck, but I'm worried that with the rear deck extension the cockpit won't be big enough for 2 guy's tackle/net/coolers etc. I have a 1760 now and it looks like my cockpit space is actually larger than the 190? Has anybody fished in both and which did you prefer? |
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| Do you have any pictures of it sitting in the water? |
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| No I do not. Sorry |
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| Is the space pretty good on a single console? |
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| Yes, I have a single console and that's what I would recommend. I think adding the console would feel like you shrunk the boat down. |
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| Can you take pictures of it please? |
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| Photos emailed |
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| Thank you can you go pretty shallow with it? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | The X190 has plenty of cockpit space with the Esox deck installed; enough room for a big net and some boxes, etc. It will float in a bit less than a foot unless you have a 200 and a Pro Kicker, them she needs a foot. Of course, I have owned both the 1760 and X190, and didn't really 'prefer' either as each met my needs well at the time. Performance is similar with both running over 50 with a buck and a half, but the X190 takes a 200 and cracks low 60's propped and set up right.
The 1890 is a totally different animal. It's a dedicated big water boat that will fish small lakes as well, and is offered in the G models, which the X190 is not. Top end with a 200 is middle to upper 50's. |
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| Which one is better for big and small waters? |
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| When I talk big water like I said before, i am talking about lake st clair (275,000 acres) which has an average depth of 11ft and max of 27ft so it can kick up very fast. So when looking at being able to handle big water I look for something i can stand up and cast out of in 2-3 footers. I also look at weather or not the boat can get me back to land safe in the event of a storm. St Clair can hit 4-6 footers in the drop of a hat and with the x190 I am confident i can make it home, although like with any small boat that ride will suck. So to answer your question a little better, the x190 will handle any condition that is fishable with ease. The 1890 may be a bit drier on the miserable 4-6 footer ride but until you get up into a 621 or tuffy 2100 that ride is going to suck and probably even so with those boats. When chosing between the two boats questioned i would figure out which interior layout worked best for me. I would take my x190 big water abilities over my 1900 lund pro v that i used to own any day. |
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| I wanna see a picture of it in the water I guesd I don't want it to sit too low in the water I don't know where to take one for a test drive. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | The X190 doesn't sit low in the water. It also has a 25" transom.
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| I really like the 1890. I am selling mine and ordering another. Will be my 3rd one. I run a GT (Pics of it are on Boat ads here)
It's front deck is huge and I have fished 4 from this boat many times.
Rod locker will fit 9' rods
Has tons of dry storage that really stays dry.
It has a very large cockpit also-tons of room for coolers and tackleboxes
I have fished in 1.5' feet of water with it no problem so it will fish shallow if you need to.
It is great in big waves and open water.
96" Wide is very stable boat
Has perfect spot to keep net that is out of the way. And never have to move it unless I'm netting fish.
If you want to look at one I live just outside Madison In Verona.
Or call me or PM if you have questions about it also.
Jeff Hanson
madisonmuskyguide.com
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| Have you launched in shallow landings with it? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | That's a function of a good trailer and has little to do with the hull design on a 19' class boat. As long as you can get the hubs wet, you should be fine. |
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| Thank you guys. |
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Location: The desert | I've got an 1890 and spend plenty of time on shallow landings. Never had a problem. If I siliconed the bunks it'd slide right off.
I've also been in big water with it. It handles Lake Michigan with ease. I've duck hunted in November, several miles off shore with it in heavy seas.
Mine is a tiller. More space than I know what to do with. |
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| x2 on the 1890 I run a tiller great on both waters |
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| Thanks guys. |
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