2017 721 front deck wider?

[DEFMP]

Has anybody confirmed the deck at the trolling motor is wider on the new 2017 721's compared to older 721s? I have read they're now 45" but was this actually measured? I'm hearing different answers from different dealers; some say it is wider others say it's not.

[kry29]

I didn't measure but it sure looks wider compared to my 16. The gunnels are the perfect height now also, not to short, not to tall. I heard 4" but like you, haven't seen anybody that actually measured it

[DEFMP]

Yea it looks wider for sure!

[TritonJT]

The more flush the deck is with the gunnell the wider the deck appears. Don't think there is much difference in the width, but perception is reality.

[MIZ-ZOU]

My new 721 is supposed to be delivered towards the end of next week, so I will measure and let you know!!

[tmoney]

My new 721 is supposed to be delivered towards the end of next week, so I will measure and let you know!!

Can't wait to see it! It seems like you just ordered it yesterday.

[MIZ-ZOU]

Maybe to you, LOL. Seems like I haven't been fishing in a year, instead of "just" 10 weeks. I would normally be out there, chasing them every Saturday. I stoked to try the Ultrex out, too. I would think that it will help catching them on wind-blown banks.

Have you ordered your boat yet? I see that it's due in March.

[tmoney]

Maybe to you, LOL. Seems like I haven't been fishing in a year, instead of "just" 10 weeks. I would normally be out there, chasing them every Saturday. I stoked to try the Ultrex out, too. I would think that it will help catching them on wind-blown banks.

Have you ordered your boat yet? I see that it's due in March.

LOL Yep, mine will be here end of March. I just set it up for delivery then because I can't use it until March anyway. I can't wait to hear how you like the Ultrex. I'm super excited for that thing.

[hogbronzeback]

2017 is 3 1/2 inches wider at the front deck pop up cleats and 2 inches at center of trolling motor tray.

[MIZ-ZOU]

I was in both a 2016 and a 2017, and the '17 sure seemed a lot wider.

I just got a call that I might have to wait an extra week to get mine, as they are running a week behind right now. So, it might be the week of the 1/16...bummer.

[davidsa]

2017 is 3 1/2 inches wider at the front deck pop up cleats and 2 inches at center of trolling motor tray.

that is pretty good actually

[cal z20]

So is it safe to say the 721 deck is as wide as a 920 or maybe wider? I'm getting close to pulling the trigger and would love to know.

[kry29]

Na, I don't think it's 920 wide but it looks pretty close. It's close enough that I don't believe you could tell while fishing from it.

[Ray Co. Hank]

The new 721 is sweet. Greg and company did an awesome job getting the extra width w/o changing the hull. If I needed a bigger rig, that be it no question in my mind. I've always thought the 721 has the sleekest lines of all the Birds.

[dks300]

Mine was due to be done the week of Jan 2nd, and it got pushed back. I'm going stir crazy, I've got everything ready except for the boat!