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| here's a couple "sneak peek" photos of the brand new Tuffy 1760 GT.
it's the re-engineered 1760 hull and interior, minus the big fiberglass cap.
it handled the windy and wavy conditions on Petenwell today admirably with a dry ride.
the open cockpit design made it easy to move around, tons of storage meant no clutter lying around in the boat and things stayed dry and tight.
fishability? ha!
this boat is all deckspace, front and back, making particularly good use by converting the sides of the rear splashwell into casting deck with a non-skid coating.
it fished much bigger than it's 17.5 foot size; the removal of the cap gives you close access to the water while preserving the deep-v hull for running bigger water. best of both worlds.
call me biased, but i'm impressed, and i think you will be too...
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Location: Burnsville, MN | Sweetness... My Next Boat!
Trade in my 'ol Tuffy for the new. Wish I could do it this year. |
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| Nice rig, you guys look happy. I especially like the rail mounted on the inside gunnel. |
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Location: Northwest Wi. | Looks like my new boat!!!What size motor and what speed?? |
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| Nice channel cat. I didn't think they hit baits that big. That's a sweeeeet boat you got there Lambeau. Do you have your electronics rigged up yet? I havn't heard anything on my Magnum yet, but I am still optomistic. If you don't mind I would like to take a closer look at your new Tuffy. I will speak with you later. |
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| Does this boat have the new electrical system.......? Is it wired for a 3/36 system......? |
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| That thing looks great.
Congrats Mike |
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Location: Ogden, Ut | Nice looking ride!
Looks like lots of enjoyable hours in store for you.
S. |
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| Does this boat have the new electrical system.......? Is it wired for a 3/36 system......?
it comes standard wired for 12/24, however you can request a 36v system.
i'm running a 36v, 109lb thrust trolling motor on mine.
it's also pre-wired for 4 accessory units on the control pad, so hooking up electronics is very simple.
there's an additional 4 open slots on the electronics board as well if you really want to go nuts. |
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Location: Madison, WI | <drools> |
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| well it's about time we see that thing!
Looks pretty rooooomy...
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Location: Racine, Wi | How do the props handle rocks on that Suzi??  |
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | Nice looking ride Mike... ENJOY... |
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Location: menasha wi 54952 | Hi Mike,
Im a little curious as I am in the market for a new boat. I saw you out in Devils pitchin the shoreline. You were in the front by yourself and it appeared the 1760 was somewhat unstable and a bit front heavy???
How does the 1760 ride and fish compared to your old Ranger? Thanks for the info.
MR |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I can answer that from my own experience, I've owned several 1760 hulls. I found it to be very comparable to the Magnum in side to side stability, and not at all 'front heavy'. If the rear livewell is empty, there is no one else in the boat, and the operator is all the way in the bow, it will take a slight bow forward posture, but no more than a 20' model would. I'l shut up now and let lambeau post his findings. |
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Im a little curious as I am in the market for a new boat. I saw you out in Devils pitchin the shoreline. You were in the front by yourself and it appeared the 1760 was somewhat unstable and a bit front heavy???
How does the 1760 ride and fish compared to your old Ranger? Thanks for the info.
MR
hi mike, sorry for the delay in replying, i lost track of this thread.
i couldn't disagree more strongly with "unstable/front heavy"!
you're very close to the water in this boat, and i can move around anywhere without much change in the boat's posture at all.
keep in mind that there is a slight cant to the gunnel about mid-way up the front deck, which may give the appearance of a bow-down posture. it's styling (a bit i like) and the deck is dead flat when you're inside.
i fish alone a goodly amount, and stability is imporant to me. one of my favorite things is that when running the trolling motor the boat is quick/responsive, but not sloppy. when you let off the trolling motor, the boat doesn't overrun.
this weekend i fished a windy shoreline in waves big enough to pull my 50" trolling motor shaft out of the water. with a slight angle into the wind and smart trolling motor use we were able to hold our drift line with ease and cast without trouble. my 60-year-old father-in-law was very impressed by how stable the boat was in conditions that had the other boats fishing the lee shoreline. he was up on the rear deck casting away, even though he doesn't balance as well as he used to.
it's a big step above my old Ranger (1989 680T). bigger deck space front and rear, and just as close to the water in the capless version i've got. ride-wise it's much better, comparable speed and having a true deep-V hull means cutting the waves instead of slapping them. i do miss the side tanks so i could walk from front to rear without stepping down, but there's actually more storage (way more) in the 1760 and the spacious cockpit is great for comfortable riding.
i'm more than willing to give anyone a ride or spend a day fishing if you want to check it out and see for yourself how it works. drop me a line: [email protected]
i'll be fishing almost every night and all day on weekends in Wisconsin from July 6-16th.
then i'll be up in Bemidji/Detroit Lakes area from July 24th-August 3rd.
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | Now Lambeau,
There is one KEY element that you really screwed up on with that boat. Now only if you had put a Merc on that boat it would really be worth something. LOL, but nice rig anyhow. I'm just amazed on how much room there is in that boat, and how you could use your trolling motor to get around any lake with all the thrust you have on that trolling motor. LOL |
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| I noticed the trailer had a swing tounge on it. What is the overall length of the boat on the trailer? I want to see if it will fit in my garage.
Thanks |
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| actually....great choice on that motor. Spent a little bit of time being pushed around by a suzuki and I'll say that it was very very impressive. More impressive than the other "new" motors I've rode around in over the past year and there have been quite a few different brands. If a new boat or motor change is ever on my horizon the suzuki is going to get real strong consideration....this boat profiled here will get strong consideration also. |
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Location: Waukee, IA | What a BEAUTY! How much do you think they will retail for and when do they come out?? |
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| 1760 GT rigged with a 70hp Suzuki tiller, plus trailer with add-ons (brakes and swing tongue) will probably retail in the $24k range brand new (boat/motor/trailer).
talk to a dealer to get specifics on exact pricing and ordering.
http://www.tuffyboats.com/dealer.asp
like i said, if you're considering a boat, drop me a line either on site here or email: [email protected] and you're more than welcome to come out to do some fishing in this boat. |
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| lambeau
Will they be offering that boat with out the caps in a console and/or a full windshield versions and is there a esox version available? Chris |
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| yes, you can get the "G" (no cap) in Tiller (GT) or Console (GC) versions.
i'm not positive, but i assume the Dual Console (GDC) and Windshield (GDW) would also be available, Steve would know more about that for sure.
the difference between "Esox" and "Osprey" trimlines is simply the addition of a large rear, removable casting deck with gull-wing storage lids - so, yes, this is available in all console versions. |
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| Lambeau
What kind of top and cruising speed are you getting out of this combo? I'd be content with high 30's.
Do you have any experience/opinion of how the Yamaha F75 would compare....I really like the ergonomics of the yammy tiller handle compared to the others.
On the Esox model....does the drivers seat just mount/sit directly on top of the casting deck extension?
Thanks,
Justin |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Just to throw something out there, if you're looking at the 1760s, make sure to check out the 1700 model. I'm running a 1700 GC this year (no cap, consoled) with a 90hp Suzuki, and couldnt be happier. I've fished out of Lambeau's boat, and beyond losing about 2 sq. feet of cockpit space (because of the console) it is really hard to tell the difference in space between the two rigs.
At 8" shorter, the 1700 fishes basically the same as 1760. The front deck space is more than you'll ever need, and with the rear deck insert, there is more than enough space for a person to cast from. The boat fishes three comfortably, and has handled 3-4fters on Lake Michigan with no problem. Casting in the waves is stable, and without any chop its like you're standing on the dock.
The 90hp Suzuki is quiet as a church mouse when idling, and you can talk to your partners with a normal volume of voice even at full speed. It will troll down to 1mph, and runs at a full speed of 38mph with two people and a full tank of gas. She starts like a champ, and ran for 5 hours without a cough while trolling for salmon.
The 8' rod locker will fit about as many rods as you'll need for any week on the water (dont remember the exact number), and there is enough storage for any two people. A cooler sits up front, with a 50" livewell in back. The rear deck extension is a must for anyone considering a console model, as it not only gives rear casting deck space, but serves as a great storage place. Though not waterproof in back (it is everywhere else) it makes a great place to store PFDs, tools, rod holders, etc.
Note: with the capless model, the Scotty rod holders will work well with the clamp-on adapter. At least they worked for 5 hours trolling for salmon.
The main differences between the 1700 and 1760 is price and 8", which with a seperation of about $4K.
I will try to remember to take some pics of the rig tomorrow, when I'm out chasing fish with Esoxaddict and Pointerpride. If anyone is interested in a test ride/day on the water, please dont hesitate to email me ([email protected]), PM me to the site, or call me directly at 847/989-9271 |
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| my Suzuki has been perfect so far: quiet, smooth, dependable.
i don't have any experience with the Yamaha, but i know lots of people like them for the same reasons.
as for cruising speed: i'm consistently getting 30-31mph (gps) running at 5800 rpms which is not at WOT. with two people and a full load of gas (36 gallons! ~300lbs) it drops to about 29mph. we've been tweaking the prop to get the size/pitch right: first prop (13.5x19 steel) was too much, and my current prop (13.25x15 aluminum) is too small, and also beat up from some rocks. a 13.5x16 stainless steel is coming from Suzuki and i expect it will give me a bit better hole shot, and an extra couple mph due to being able to run 5800 rpms while at WOT, ie., it'll let me give it a bit more power without over-revving.
in the tiller version, the seat post is mounted to the floor on the starboard side, placed according to your preference. this seat precludes putting in the big deck extension. in theory, you could mount a seat on or through the deck extension, i did a home-made job of that myself on my old boat.
however, the tiller version does include an electronics box on the port side, which secures electonics, give access to the breakers and wiring, and extends your rear deck on that side of the boat.
even without the deck extension insert, there is more than enough rear casting deck space. the livewell runs across the beam between the tiller driver's seat and the splashwell, and the flat sides of the splashwell are coated with a non-skid surface so you can stand back there - giving you very close water access to either back corner of the boat plus plenty of room to move around.
i've got some overhead pictures taken from a balcony that i'll post when i get home tonight so you can see what i'm trying to describe. i'll also do some trailer length measurements and get those up. |
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| The main differences between the 1700 and 1760 is price and 8".
i'll disagree with Slamr slightly on this one.
the size difference isn't large (the 1760 is 8" longer and 1" wider), so they will fish basically the same.
the 1760 is also 2" deeper.
the biggest difference is power rating.
the 1700 is rated for 135 console / 60 tiller.
the 1760 is rated for 150 console / 75 tiller.
basically same size boat, but different power profiles. |
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| here's the pics i promised showing the rear-deck/livewell arrangement and the coated splash-well deck areas.
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Did you hang over the side of your roof to take that last shot? And, I'm never messing with Nick the Guard Lab, he looks PISSED!
Excuse me, 2" of depth, 8" long, and $4K. |
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| it's Knick with a K.
and 15hp. |
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