I’ve had a great run with Guidewear, too. My son has the Simms Challenger gear and that’s really nice stuff. Then again, so is my other son’s Scheels suit. I always though that Blackfish e-vent stuff looked interesting.

Dusting this off a little. Regarding the Tranx 400, what would be the better gear ratio for all around use – jerkbaits, bucktails, etc (no heavy rubber) the 5.8:1 or 7.6:1 ?

My 2 cents . . . like others mentioned above, unless you plan on fishing smaller lakes and/or not so great accesses, go bunk. Also, don’t skimp on the trailer. Some 18′ and anything 19′ or more need a tandem axle trailer. Make sure to get a trailer with the right max load and a good bearing system.

Networking question. I have a Helix 10 SI Gen 1. If I bought a G2 Helix with networking (i.e. HELIX 7 CHIRP GPS G2N) – will the two share waypoints and imaging?

Look at West Palm Beach down to Delray Beach Florida. Warmer temps, good fishing, less touristy and lots to do. About an hour north of Miami, half hour to Lauderdale and a day trip to the keys. Good fishing, and beautiful beaches too. Went to Ft Myers last year and too much traffic/congestion. We enjoy the Delray area much more.

I’ve used http://www.davesreelservice.com/ and https://www.matsreelrepair.com/ both were a good experience.

I’ve had Lowrance HDS touch and Bird 1100 series units – no experience with Garmin or the Bird Helix. Between the ones I’ve had, I’d go Lowrance.

I sent it in and if I recall, it was free for a reflash.

Ranger 619 FS
* 19′ 8″
* 100″ beam
* Inside depth 25″
* Max HP 225
* 51 gallon fuel
* 28 gallon livewell
* 1825 lb max load (7 people ?)
* Weight (single console)2050

Skeeter WX1910
* 19′ 1″
* 95.5″ beam
* Max HP 200
* Inside depth 24″
* Max load 737 lb/5 people (not sure if same comparision as 619)
* 34 gallon fuel
* Boat weight 2175

If possible, I would go 36v. Like a main motor, it’s always better to have that extra HP when needed. I had 24v in my 1910, but if I had the choice again, I’d go 36v – just for those windy, walleye chop days holding a spot and/or longer trolling runs.

Interesting. I owned a 2005 1900 Pro-V for about six years. Last year, I bought a WX1910 from SBC. The ride was very good and overall, I liked the layout, jump seats, storage, fishability and the ski pole. Over time, I thought the boat was getting a little tight to fish out of and always thought the bow was a little too elevated/high off the water.

This spring, I sold the WX-1910 to get into a used Ranger 620 and eventually purchased an ’09 620. The WX1910 is a great boat, but I really love the 620’s ride, storage, beefiness and fishability, plus the bow seems twice as big to fish out of.

I kicked some tires on a couple 09/10 619’s, but size-wise was a little too close to the 1910, but I still gave the nod to the 619 vs the 1910 for our needs. The newer 619’s may have more room with the narrower storage compartments.

I would definitely have a tandem trailer on the 1910, so I don’t know how much you’re going to “gain” by downsizing. I would definitely fish and ride out of someone’s 1910 before pulling the trigger. Again, the 1910’s and SBC are great, but there’s quite a difference between the ride and size of a 620 vs the 1910.

Let me know of any questions.

ALL SOLD

Woods/Rainy SOLD

Minnesota Chip still available

Yeah, it’s wired directly. Plugged it into the bow power source (running an 859) and still loops screen to screen. The 859 works fine from either the bow or console.

Dutchboy wrote:

Nice looking boat.
How many hours are on the motors?

Thanks. The 200 only has about 36 hours and the 9.9 has about 2 hours.

riverrookie wrote:

Why no taxes? Don’t you have to pay the sales tax when you register it as the new owner?

It’s a private party sale, so no taxes except for maybe the trailer.

David Blais wrote:

Isn’t that the same price as a new one, minus taxes….

It’s several thousand below the purchase price. Thanks.

Still available. Like new, everything works great, no sales tax and all warranties. Only selling due to family reasons.

It’s a great boat! Let me know of any questions.

Cool video Lambeau. I think our boats have been to some same spots.

I was originally shopping for a 20 foot boat, but have been told time and time again and experienced it too, about the great ride in the 1910 vs it’s bigger brother. Obviously you gain some space in the 20′ models, but I don’t know about the ride.

For the waves I’ve fished in, the 80#/60″ Terrova has been fine – but obviously your mileage may vary/all things being equal I’d take the larger trolling motor (of course).

I had my 1910 since early July. I reflect a lot of what Lambeau had to say.

This is my first glass boat – came from a Lund 1900 Pro-V. The boat rides extremely well in rough water (LOTW). I fished many times in rougher water using the bow mount (80#/60″ shaft) holding on structure and never speared a wave (same goes for driving in rough water). We have a family of four out fishing or playing on the water. The jump seats are great and really opens up the cockpit. Storage is very good and dry. For us, the rear deck is perfect, where my two boys cast off of no problem. The bow can hold me and my 11 yr old jigging, trolling or casting.

If you trailer any distance, get the tandem trailer and the EZ step feature is great. I have a few smaller gripes (not being able to trim the motor from the bow with the master power off; rain collecting in the dash) but otherwise I’m pretty happy. SBC has been great to work with. I have a 9.9 remote kicker but have not had enough experience with it to report on.

I have the Ram mount on the bow – similarly placed like in John’s photo. Works well – easy to adjust and easy to see with the butt seat – and is out of the way. I have Lowrances – one on the bow and one on the console – both Ram mounts. My boat had both Humminbird and Lowrance pucks pre-rigged. Have the structure scan barely sticking out from the transom.

I have a 9.9 kicker with remote steering. I previously had a tiller kicker in my Pro-V. Tillers are a little nicer if you’re trying to hold a spot, but remotes are great for longer runs. I believe SBC is going to a 17 pitch prop now. That’s what I have now.

I put the little stick on LED pucks on the rod holder, glove box and bow storage compartment doors. I’ve been happy with those.

Definitely get the steps on the trailer. If you have water sports in play, I would consider adding a better ladder than the e-ladder (which is fine, too).

I’m still looking for how guys are storing their rods on the bow while gunning spot to spot.

Same here. I love fall fishing and don’t mind at all (how else would you do it) if they’re taped. I’d like to learn more on how different bodies of water have different fall walleye patterns. Air them during some horrible stretch of non-filming winter weather.

Thanks – dumb question – there’s two holes side by side – which is the drain?

Just an FYI – I’m certainly not bashing Skeeter or the dealer. Skeeter Boat Center has been great to work with and will be working to correct or improve my boat’s porpoising. I’m just a little uncertain why a new boat should have to have a foil – that I do point my finger at their engineering. Otherwise, I like the boat just fine. It has a different feel on the bow vs my old Pro-V, otherwise, the 1910 blows it out of the water for tracking, storage and riding.

Kicker is on the port side. It didn’t porpoise the first few times running at mid-range – but I had it trimmed down quite a bit. Then, out of the blue, I couldn’t get it trimmed down enough to stop bouncing at mid-range. To me, my “stereotype” of a hydrafoil is a band-aid for something not right.

Again, it’s a very good riding boat and I’m mostly (75%) happy with it. Much better quality and storage than my Pro-V. To me having to have a hyrdafoil on a newly designed boat isn’t right.

I tried an 8′ rod in the center locker. It was too snug for my liking.

I have a 1910 with a 9.9 kicker. I had to get a foil added after porpoising after mid-range speeds – no matter how much I trimmed down. With a medium load it will go about 48, but I mostly run on LOTW and would much rather give up a few MPH than sacrifice ride.

SBC has my 1910, playing with props and moving the rear battery to the center of the boat. They still think I’ll want the foil even after they play with props and what not.

To me, as a first time glass owner, a new boat shouldn’t have to have a foil. Shouldn’t they engineer the boat to be able to handle a kicker, full livewell and four people in the boat? It was a porpoising machine pre-foil and the foil makes a tremendous difference in the ride. With barely a touch the hull glides. Pre-foil I had it trimmed 3/4 to all the way down. Post-foil I’m about a 1/4 or a 1/3 trimmed down depending on load. I generally run about 4-5k RPMS.

Anyway, over all I like the boat – except fishing in the bow. I liked fishing in my 1900 Pro-V’s bow much better (not as high up and a little more room). I’m tempted to try a 620 instead. Not sure if it’s a “grass is greener” syndrome or not.

PS – where do you get an 8′ rod stored? I tried the side locker and main rod locker with no luck.

What hole is your 200 in?

I left a message on our league board, but how does our waiver process work and do we have any spots for IR? Thanks.

I’d be interested.