wx 2190 owners

I currently have a 2016 wx 2060 and it is a great boat so what I want to no is the 2190 that much better riding boat in big waves? I’m talking 3-5 ft waves like on lotw,i try to take it easy in bigger waves and other guys tell me I have to open it up to get on top the waves for a better ride so I tried it last week and was running around 35 mph in 2.5 ft waves and it wasn’t bad but don’t no if I would want to run ten miles that way. guy up there had a 2190 and said he could run close to wide open in 5 ft waves cause he was on top of them and it didn’t jar them at all, he also had smooth moves in it. so 2190 owners give me feed back on this and ur thoughts if the 2190 and the warrior boats are comparable and thanks for any input

Very LOADED question !!!!! I always struggle to interpret wave height and overall conditions.

Having run both boats 2190 and 208 they both perform well in big water. I will also state that a 2190 with trim tabs is far superior to a 2190 without tabs. Huge difference there.

In respect to comparing with the 208, in the nastiest of water conditions, I have yet to ride in anything better than that hull.

The only way to get a true unbiased answer is for you to run side by side. I have yet to feel comfortable in any boat full throttle in 5 ft waves. I sense that might be a touch overstated.

I would have a hard time believing he is running wide open in 5 footers. I have heard tournament fisherman doing that and windshields were busted off and transoms broke.

You are correct. I have had several big water boats. Now I currently have a 2190 with trim tabs. Anything over 3′ gets your attention. I have owned 31 boats in my past and many 25′ 29′ gives you and education on skills and seamanship. If you want bad backs and broken equipment you can go wide open in 5′ waves.

Another option to consider, would be to first try a different prop for the 2060 that you have now. I switched from the Yamaha 3 blade props that I had been running on my 2017 Skeeter MX 2040, to a Mercury Bravo 1LT 4 blade. Net result was a much flatter running boat over the waves, much better take off, and a 3 mph lower planning speed. I went from the 20″ Yamaha prop, to the 20.5″ Bravo LT prop. I may be buying a 21″ prop, as I would like to get my rpm’s down a little. I would think a 20.5″ would be the perfect prop for the 2060, as you are apx 300 lbs heavier than my boat, and I was turning 6100+ rpm’s on mine. I also have a very hard time believing a 2190 is running wide open over 5 footers. I think the advice of trim tabs for those conditions is great, but the right prop alone, would be a giant step forward on your 2060. A 2190 would be a beautiful boat though, and have also, herd many good comments on the 208.

I run a 2017 WX 2190. I fish Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota religiously. I would never run any boat in 5 foot waves WOT let alone my 2190. It may depend what body of water. Lake Sakakawea puts out swells that can span 10 to 20 foot apart. In 3 to 4 footers I can run comfortable at 30 to 40 mph.
I agree with Ed. Propping your boat is huge. I run a 4 blade for this reason. You have much better control, response and typically a flatter ride at lower speeds. Therefore giving your keel near the bow the ability to break the waves. Try some props.in the 3 blade the stock 19 pitch tempest is a nice prop. I am running the 4 blade Rev 4 now. The Braves are always a good choice. You will know. You will be amazed at the difference!

Getting in late on the conversation. I fish primarily Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair. I have seen my share of true 5′ waves. I run a WX2060 and in my opinion, it is the best running boat in the 20′ class. The 2190 is faster and rides better in 3′ waves, size does matter. But when you get to true 4′ waves and bigger, unless you are running in troughs, there is no way you “can run close to wide open throttle”. It takes a big boat and lots of power to do that. If you can afford the 2190 go for it. It is a WX2060 on steroids. I fish 4 guys regularly out of mine, no complaints. I did pick up a couple of marine bean bag chairs, put em right behind the front seats to get all the weight out of the back and made all the difference in the performance of the boat.

I own the 2017 2190. I do not believe most of u guys ever drove a 2190 in waves bigger than 1’. Boat hits waves very loud and hard. There is no insulation in the boat at all. I’ve had 4 guides in GreenBay with me last week with them all driving. They could not believe how loud and hard it hit 1.5 to 2’ waves. I also took rides that day in a Ranger and Lund. Both felt like they were built like tanks the way they took waves in comparison. Buyer beware. Take this tin can for a ride in some weather first. Many many complaints from owners on this boat.

Nice first post. Funny how across many fishing boards I have never ran into these “many,many complaints”. Would you care to expound? I would say you are a disgruntled owner who bought more boat then they can handle. Nothing to be ashamed of, it happens often. While I always chuckle when I see guys saying they pound 5′ & 6′ waves, to call out guys for 1′ waves is ridiculous.

This is a good fishing board. We often discuss shortcomings of boats,motors,electronics and even football teams. What we seldom do is come in swinging on a subject. It makes us look like clowns.

I’ve had many boats and yes I’m not happy with it. Straight into 1.5’ waves not much of a problem. Take it where waves are coming in at a 45 and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Guides in GB drove it as well. Their on that body of water everyday, doubt if they are unable to make it ride the way these boats should handle. Skeeter is now coming out with the 2200 and the hull will be beefed up according to Chippewa Falls store. I made my complaint with them and by the answers but it was worse than talking to a used car dealer. I can go and buy a different boat and will not hurt me financially but I wonder about all these other guys

I’m picking up my 2190 later this month. I’ve driven several as I went through the buying process from 2015 all the way through 2018 all with 300 Yamaha’s and all with kickers. Some with jack plate, some without. I’ve been on a few different lakes including big water. No huge waves, but easily 2 footers.

Based on what I experienced, I have no idea how you can complain about the ride of this boat in 18” waves no matter what direction you are taking them.

I’ll put mine through the paces on Rainy in a few weeks.

Scott

I have a hard time believing anyone telling me they’re running wide open in 5 footers.. I would agree that seems a bit exaggerated. There isn’t a walleye boat out there that will run comfortably in 5 footers wide open. Good way of breaking equipment.

I agree though a 2190 would be a machine with trim tabs. They made my 2060 fun much better in decent waves.

But Dean will tell you… I take it easy in the rough stuff ;-P

Anyone that tells me they can run a boat 22 foot or less at 40 to 50 mph in 5 foot waves and say it is comfortable I’ll just walk away because I’m not going to believe anything he tells me after that.