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| gills |
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Posts: 129 | ive got a 99 1750 fishhawk. i love it other than all the loose screws and nuts. mr worall, i was just wondering if there was a reason why you went with an optimax over the verado? | ||
| muskym |
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Posts: 28 | Lund Tyee 1950 Gran Sport. The perfect boat for big water trolling.I've had my boat out in 4 footers ,no problem.Best aluminum boat money can buy! | ||
| sworrall |
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Posts: 32958 Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | gills, I ran the Verado and liked it just fine. I like the Opti better for power, fuel efficiency, weight, and bottom line reasons. The 150 Opti is a great motor! | ||
| PANTLEGGER |
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Posts: 176 Location: Tomahawk, WI | bn, finaly got digital picture, see if it works. pretty close to the same as yours. Attachments ---------------- myboat.JPG (93KB - 188 downloads) | ||
| mikie |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | It ain't much, but it's all we got! m Attachments ---------------- redneckHB.jpg (123KB - 183 downloads) | ||
| uptown |
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Posts: 432 Location: mpls | 2007 Tuffy 1760 Tiller with Merc 90 . Attachments ---------------- joe's 1760 tuffy.jpg (155KB - 223 downloads) | ||
| ghitierman |
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Posts: 284 | I ride in my buddies 16' lund mr. pike but I am not so sure that he likes it. I find it alright but i'd rather be fishing out of a Tuffy | ||
| muskynightmare |
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Posts: 2112 Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water | We run a 2005 Fisher 170Hawk, with a 2006, 2 stroke 90 horse Merc. Same hull as a Tracker, but less in price. If anyone has ever had any compliants about our boat, it is that we do not have a kicker. 98" beam is plenty stable for us. If it fit in our budget, however, I'd be running with Muskymaj or Shep's ride. Edited by muskynightmare 5/11/2007 12:23 AM | ||
| lambeau |
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| '07 Tuffy 1890 DW 200hp Opti, 9.9 Merc 4-stroke kicker Motorguide Wireless TM Humminbird 917 sonar/gps on the dash Lowrance 500-series sonar and gps on the bow sitting behind that windshield is really really nice, especially going 60mph. i'm sure i'll like it even more when the rain and snow are blowing. good design places the windshield where it's not in the way of fishing at all. Attachments ---------------- boatpic.JPG (69KB - 174 downloads) boatpic2.JPG (85KB - 160 downloads) boatpic3.JPG (80KB - 242 downloads) | |||
| Steve Jonesi |
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Posts: 2089 | The new Fiberglass Floating Dock.... Attachments ---------------- New Boat 039.jpg (157KB - 199 downloads) | ||
| asteffes |
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Posts: 454 | My Tuffy 1890 Great BOAT! Attachments ---------------- IMG_2355.JPG (154KB - 199 downloads) | ||
| Willis |
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Posts: 227 Location: New Brighton, MN | Mikie, I'm not sure I understand what's going on there... | ||
| Manta18 |
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Posts: 375 Location: Browerville, Minnesota | My new ride is still in the process of being built by the factory. Ordered a new Lund 1600 Explorer with a 90hp Optimax. Can't wait to get her out on the water!! | ||
| Schuler |
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Posts: 1462 Location: Davenport, IA | I have an '01 Alumacraft MV Tex Special right now (bassboat) but my next boat will be a Stratos 176XT...I'm surprised no one else fishes out of a bassboat. A v-bottom is not necessary in Illinois, Iowa or most of Wisconsin, and its so much easier to fish out of a bassboat. | ||
| Zero It |
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Posts: 31 | Funny that you posted this, I am in the process of buying a Stratos 200 Pro XL I do agree with you that it's a bit easier to fish out of a boat with low sides. | ||
| Reelwise |
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Posts: 1636 | Schuler, I think a lot of people like having that kicker motor and take a trip or two up north every year. I would rather fish out of a bass boat than a v-bottom, but that kicker motor is something most anglers either need or feel comfortable having. What happens if the big motor goes out? Not only for lakes in Minnesota and Canada, but even on Shelbyville or Kinkaid it can be a big problem. Its probably better to have a smaller motor to troll with rather than using the big motor and use a bunch of gas. Not to mention the lakes in Illinois that have a horsepower restriction. They may be small, but having to use to trolling motor to get back to the launch into gusting winds is not fun and can take a long time. (been there) btw...my boat isn't mentioned. Oh yeah thats because its a Northwood haha PANTLEGGER, nice boat! What year is it? Edited by Reelwise 5/14/2007 11:31 PM | ||
| mmclain6101 |
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Posts: 107 Location: Mayer, MN | asteffes - maybe this year we can get crazy Gary out in your rig! | ||
| BNelson |
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Location: Contrarian Island | update....Ranger 690 VS with a brand spankin' new 2007 Suzuki 175 4 stroke...4 Lowrance 5" color units, Auto Pilot and all the other gizmo's... Edited by MSKY HNR 7/3/2007 10:16 PM Attachments ---------------- boat1.JPG (192KB - 157 downloads) | ||
| Guest |
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| Now I know who is at least $20K in credit card debt to make up for me not having any. I can't imagine the price of some of these rigs totally mind blowing!!! | |||
| musky-skunk |
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Posts: 785 | If you are patient there are some good deals to be found, we got this lightly used 01' ranger with dual Electronics, 175hp V-max, and 18' in length for 15K I believe. Its not a deep V but I love it and fish it out on Mille Lacs and other big waters ok. What I really like is it goes 60 mph loaded with gear and carrying 3 people. Attachments ---------------- ranger.JPG (104KB - 318 downloads) | ||
| jonnysled |
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Posts: 13688 Location: minocqua, wi. | a test to load a pic of my sled ... 2003 ranger sportfisherman 200 hp yami vmax Attachments ---------------- edited (68KB - 179 downloads) | ||
| Rolex24 |
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Posts: 86 | Here's my Basscat I picked up a couply months ago. Had it out on Green River Lake and Cave Run so far.....I'm looking forward to having it on the lake for a whole week for our Canada Trip. I can't wait to see the difference!!!! I grew up fishing the Kawarthas in a 14' Mirrocraft with a 9.9. Usually four of us standing up in it fishing at once! Lot's of good memories though. http://s76.photobucket.com/albums/j37/Rolex24/Corvette/PanteraIV/?a... Edited by Rolex24 7/12/2007 2:13 PM Attachments ---------------- th_P1000140_2-1.jpg (3KB - 145 downloads) s76.photobucket.com:.webloc (0KB - 179 downloads) | ||
| butterwheels |
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Posts: 143 | 07' Fish hawk 1600 Attachments ---------------- IMG_5072.jpg (185KB - 203 downloads) | ||
| THROWINWOOD |
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Posts: 110 Location: NEW LENOX IL | Just finished color matching the hauler. Attachments ---------------- RIGG 7 12 044sm.JPG (159KB - 158 downloads) RIGG 7 12 062sm.JPG (158KB - 151 downloads) RIGG 7 12 028sm.JPG (130KB - 171 downloads) | ||
| PANTLEGGER |
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Posts: 176 Location: Tomahawk, WI | Holy craaaaap!, i would be throwin (sportin) wood also if i owned that rig. Sweet, very sweet. Thanks for the Ranger sticker on the tailgate idea. | ||
| ArnieB |
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Posts: 17 | Running an 05 Skeeter SX180 with an 05 F115 4 Stroke. Couldn't ask for a better boat for what you pay..... Most of the lakes I fish are around 1000 acres and it is perfect. Handles big water great! Better than most would expect for a 17'8" bass boat. 48-50 mph no problem....... It makes a huge difference being close to the water while muskie fishing. Attachments ---------------- IMG_02601.JPG (80KB - 148 downloads) | ||
| Moss back |
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Posts: 166 Location: Gurnee, Illinois | Attachments ---------------- wvajetski.jpg (44KB - 144 downloads) | ||
| ghoti |
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Posts: 1294 Location: Stevens Point, Wi. | Dave, that one might be a little cool in PI this fall! Also, not much room for sucker rods. | ||
| semper esox |
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Posts: 217 Location: ladysmith, wi | 2005 ranger z20, 225 evinrude etech h.o, first glass boat ,wont ever go back to aluminum | ||
| Chasin50 |
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Posts: 378 Location: Michigan | 2005 Ranger 620 with Yami Power. Love it... Attachments ---------------- Picture 001.jpg (45KB - 158 downloads) | ||
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