00 Javelin Renagade 20

[bmck25]

Hi guys. I currently own an 94 Nitro 180 TS/150 Merc and am looking for a bigger boat. I go to Ky Lake an Lake Erie every year and want something to handle the rough stuff alittle better. My current ride is okay but is a little rough and you get wet sometimes.

I was looking at a 00 Javelin Renegade 20 with a 00 Johnson 200.

How do these rigs handle the big water? Do they fish well in skinny water?

Any thoughts on the Johnson and this setup?

Thanks guys.

[F150owner]

You know what they say. . . size matters!! The extra hull length will make a difference when in big water. The Renegade 20 is the precursor to the current 200XL (roughly the same lower hull).

[BfloSmallies]

I primarily fish Lake Erie, I have a 19 foot Javelin, as you probably know, fishing the great lakes can be un-predictable. I can comfortably fish 2-3 footers in my boat but you have to use common sense. My buddy has a 21 foot deep V Trophy, once you get over four footers you are not going to be comfortable unless you are in a yacht. I probably stay dry because I have a F/S model with full windshields. When the BASS Tour was here two years ago with there bigger bass boats, several of them thought they could drive like a maniac in four to six footers, needless to say, several motors broke off the transoms and a few others had to be towed in
The 20 will make a difference over your 18 for comfort, but on the big water I do not know if it is worth it! Just my 2 cents...

[javelin225H.O.]

Good riding boat in rough water. Never had a problem getting wet.
I can get in skinny water with my rig with no problem, in about 1.5 ft.
I have a 225 on my rig, the 200 should see mid to upper 60's.
Have any questions IM me!

[cfruel]

I run a 19' Jav R19 w/ 150. I can run in 1 to 3 ft waves in Lake Michigan and stay dry, my body takes a beating but I stay dry. This boat will also float in a foot of water with out issue.

Cy