Tuffy 1760 with Suzi 115 4-strk

[RK]

Hiya,
New boat bug turned virulent, so I'm selling my current rig. Here's the info:

2001 Tuffy 1760 Esox Deep V SC, with 2001 115 Suzuki 4-stroke (25" shaft) and spare prop, plus
- 1996 Merc 15hp LS kicker (optional)
- MotorGuide 71# 24v Tour Edition bow mount
- Zercom LCF 40 flasher on bow
- Zercom CID flasher in dash
- Zercom LPG 2000 Liquid Paper Graph w/RAM mount on console
- Lowrance Global Map 3600 GPS/plotter w/RAM mount on console
- Raytheon 54 marine band w/8' antenna
- 3 bank onboard charger
- Pro pole + 2 extra seats (which have never seen the light of day)
- Custom Aqualon cover
- Custom trailer with surge disc brakes and spare carrier

Boat's in good shape, no major dings, motor is exceptional. Rig runs mid-high 40s GPS, cruises around 40 mph (would gain a little with a stainless). Big rod locker (can shove 8 footers forward a ways) and dry storage that's actually dry. 60" and 36" livewells, etc. Asking $16,000 OBO, a bit less w/o kicker. Any reasonable offer considered. For more info or more photos, email [email protected] or call 651-645-7969.

Photo:

[Scoot]

Pretty sweet looking rig, RK. I hear nothing but good things about the Suzuki 4-strokes. If I had any cash, I'd seriously look at this boat. I'd imagine it's landed a sklunge or two in the last few years, huh?

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Scoot

So I got dat goin’ for me… which is nice.

[RK]

Hey Scoot,
Yeah, first muskie in the boat (actually, first fish of any kind come to think of it) was a 30 pounder on LoTWs, so it knows how to catch muskies Actually a pretty good walleye boat too though. Tracks good trolling and with the 25" transom don't really need wave wackers - at least I haven't missed them.

The Suzuki's awesome. Best outboard I've ever owned frankly. Fast, quiet, easy to maintain. Has a gear reducer so it turns a pretty aggressive prop for a 115 (23 pitch on it right now) so hole shot is really good, and it trolls down to 1.7 mph on the GPS.

Cheers,
RK

[This message has been edited by RK (edited 03-01-2004).]

[MJCatfish]

rk,
Where is this boat located? Looks like a dandy.

MJ

[RK]

Hiya MJCatfish -
Right now the boat's in storage up in Pelican Rapids, but I'm pretty sure I'm heading up there this weekend (unless something comes up) to bring it down to my place in St. Paul... If you want to take a look at it, let me know.

Cheers,
RK

[MJCatfish]

RK,
I live only about 40 miles from Pelican Rapids. I'd like to take a peek at it if it's convenient for you. The earliest I can look at it is Friday late afternoon. If you decide not to come get it, I could look at it over the weekend possibly also.

Let me know what you decide to do.

Thanks!
MJ

[dcfisher]

hey if you end up not selling the 15 mercy, i would be interested.

[RK]

Hiya MJ - Sent you an email but computer system at work's been a little flaky. If you didn't get it post here and I'll get back to you...

DCFisher - will keep you posted on the kicker...

Cheers,
RK

[MJCatfish]

RK,
I got your email, just didn't have the time to respond. What time are coming up on Friday? On Sunday, I don't have much planned, so maybe could catch you on the way home or something. Are there any times Friday evening or Saturday late afternoon that would work also?

MJ

[RK]

Hiya MJC -
Saturday afternoon would actually be perfect if that works for you. Be hanging out at the old man's farm all day so you're welcome any time. Just let me know. At home all day today so if you want call the # above, email me, post here, (walk outside and yell, send a carrier pigeon - get ahold of me somehow ) or will be in Pelican Rapids probably by 8:30 tonight. Think I emailed you a # there...

Cheers,
RK

[MJCatfish]

Sounds good. I'll see what I can do. Maybe after 4:00 sometime Saturday. Boy's got a birthday party to go to until 4:00.

I'll try to call you at the 863 number you gave me on email.

MJ

[jhals68]

RK,
Could you verify the year of your Tuffy? I looked it up on N.A.D.A and they don't show that model for 2001. They show it starting in 02. If it's an 02 I might want to take a look at it.
Thanks

[RK]

Hiya jahls68 -

Had to think about it for a minute before I figured out what the deal was...

2001 was the year Tuffy changed the name of the boats built on the Osprey hull with the open interior from the Renegade to the Esox Deep-V, and they made a number of design changes to the interior at the same time. I got mine in June of 01, but it's an Esox Deep V, with the EDV interior - one of the first ones built with that model name. I don't know of that technically makes it an '02 model year just because of the model name or what...but I've always figured it was an 01 since it was new in spring of 01 - never thought about the model year business till you brought it up...

NADA guide probably has the 1760 Renegade listed for 01 and the Esox Deep-V for 02.

That probably totally confused the issue, but that's probably why it doesn't show up on NADA till 02.

Let me know if you're interested in seeing the boat in any case.

Cheers,
RK