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Wood_Duck

Posted 10/23/2012 11:59 PM (#592999)
Subject: Input on a Tuffy Esox

Posts: 555

Location: Tennessee

I've been boat shopping for awhile and although I initially was looking at a larger boat, I have decided to go small for now. It'll be about 5 more years till my little boy starts school and I'll have alot of fishing time so for right now I'm thinking get something cheap, then later down the road get a large boat. It's going to be used mostly on southern lakes/reserviors so no 4fters and ocean conditions. I'm looking at the standard Esox 15ft. Would be going with a 30hp Mercury tiller. Would it be worth it on this model to get power trim? Also for anyone with an Esox, what are your thoughts on this boat, room, storage, performance, stability? I can't find much on them, especially the smaller one I emailed Tuffy for more info/pics.

Scooter70

Posted 10/24/2012 5:44 AM (#593014 - in reply to #592999)
Subject: Re: Input on a Tuffy Esox

Posts: 136

Location: Dane Country

Contact Steve he can help you for sure. I've seen them great boat,if I was going to get a new small boat, they are sweet. Just my opinion.

Wood_Duck

Posted 10/24/2012 7:23 AM (#593023 - in reply to #592999)
Subject: Re: Input on a Tuffy Esox

Posts: 555

Location: Tennessee

Any idea if they might be wide enough to put dual pedestal mounts on the front so two could fish side by side for crappie and such? It'll be primarily a muskie/crappie getter.

sworrall

Posted 10/24/2012 8:17 AM (#593038 - in reply to #592999)
Subject: Re: Input on a Tuffy Esox

Posts: 32935

Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

You actually emailed me.

This is the 'original' hull Tuffy started with in 1976.

The Esox has a rod locker and livewell, and some open storage for vests, etc. under the front deck. The boat takes a portable gas tank. A 30 HP motor will run that boat like a rocket. Yes, I'd get power trim. The deck is fine for one angler, but two side by side probably not, it's 60" wide. Three can comfortably fish out of that ride. The Esox is REALLY stable at rest for a 15' class boat.

The diagram shows the Layout.
ESOX Specfications
Esox
Tri Hull
14' 10" length
60" Beam
35 HP Max HP
20" Transom Height
17" Inside depth

As the diagram indicates, no built in tank. A 6 gallon fits in the back, the ones I had always had the rear deck option to cover the battery and tank.

440 LBS Hull weight, dry
7' 0" Rod Locker
48" Livewell

Fishing Features
Tempress Fold-Down Seats
750 GPH Livewell Aerator Pump
Full Length Cockpit Storage Shelf
Bow Panel w/ Trolling Motor Plug
Large Side Tank Rod Locker

Convenience Features

Four (4) Recessed Stainless Steel Tie-Down Cleats

Safety Features
All Composite Tuff Core Construction
Upright & Level Flotation
One (1) 750 GPH Bilge Pump
Stainless Steel Bow & Stern Eyes
Anti-Skid Transom Well

The color options are as you see them in the image, a top color panel and a bottom color panel, those can be gel or polyflake, and a gel running bottom which is standard on all Tuffy models.

Tuffy actually tried to discontinue this boat a couple years back, and the demand was too strong so it's still offered. I really liked mine.

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sworrall

Posted 10/25/2012 11:05 AM (#593432 - in reply to #593038)
Subject: Re: Input on a Tuffy Esox

Posts: 32935

Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

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Scooter70

Posted 10/25/2012 8:13 PM (#593624 - in reply to #592999)
Subject: Re: Input on a Tuffy Esox

Posts: 136

Location: Dane Country

Great looking boat. Whats the biggest hp you can put on it? just curious. looks like the one i saw when i visited the factory.

sworrall

Posted 10/25/2012 8:33 PM (#593626 - in reply to #592999)
Subject: Re: Input on a Tuffy Esox

Posts: 32935

Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin

30 HP.

Swoop

Posted 10/25/2012 8:49 PM (#593629 - in reply to #592999)
Subject: RE: Input on a Tuffy Esox

Posts: 18

Awesome platform can handle rough water very stable can float in to shallow landings this boats capabilities has sold itself to many of my friends

swoop

wallygator

Posted 10/25/2012 9:20 PM (#593635 - in reply to #592999)
Subject: Re: Input on a Tuffy Esox

Posts: 319

Location: Tomahawk,Wis

Hey Wood Duck
Last year I down sized to an Esox Mag with a console..
They are an awesome ride, very stable,really like the ride.
Good luck with yours
Wally

Wood_Duck

Posted 10/26/2012 12:12 PM (#593740 - in reply to #592999)
Subject: Re: Input on a Tuffy Esox

Posts: 555

Location: Tennessee

Thanks very much for the pics! Me likey.

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