Speeds measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter on gas inboards, sterndrives, and outboards, TechMate electronic scan tool on gas EFI inboards, Caterpillar digital fuel-flow meter on diesel engines, or permanently installed fuel-monitoring equipment. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation.

Performance Chart

Test Conditions

Standard and Optional Equipment

Marine Electronics
Fishfinder
GPS/Chart
Systems
Battery Charger/Converter
Power Steering
Trailer
Washdown: Raw Water
Exterior Features
Swim Platform
Canvas
Bimini Top

= Standard = Optional

The Complete Bay Package: Laguna B-190

By Capt. Rob Smith

Laguna’s B-190 sports 360 degree fishability with nearly everything you will need for a day of fishing on board as standard gear. The best part is that the package deal includes the boat, motor and trailer and comes in at a price that competes with others that still lack many of itmes which are on Laguna’s standard list. Premium construction materials are used to ensure a lifetime of fishing without worry: no-wood construction means no worries about rot, vinyester barrier coats mean no-worries about water penetrating the hull, and upright-level flotation means you will be safer and more secure when using this stable fishing machine.

Beginning at the Bow

The B-190 has a dedicated anchor cleat and anchor locker with hanger and room for plenty of line. The raised casting deck features an aggressive grip surface and plenty of room to work fish. Inside the bow locker you will find it is finished both inside and under the lid and it is also insulated to keep the catch fresh until weigh-in or cleaning for dinner. In the port corner, the B-190 is already wired for adding a trolling motor, so all you have to do is choose your favorite weapon. The recessed bow rails are convenient to those seated as well as truly recessed to prevent tangling with the fishing lines as you move from bow to stern. The 6’’ cleats are 6” pop-up style which also promotes a clean surface on the gunwale tops. The front of the console offers a comfortable seat with seat back on tracks for easy cleaning and a15 gallon aerated livewell for bait up front.

The helm has a clear acylic windscreen with great wrap-around hand rails and accent stripe at the bottom. On the working side of the helm, the B-190 features a standard Richie compass on top and moving on down, the deluxe station comes equipped with a Mercury SmartCraft SC1000 digital gauges, lighted rocker switches with push-button circuit breakers, and a 12volt socket for portable gear. To the right is 9” x 11” of space for flat panel gear or other gauges. Steering is a cast stainless 3-spoke wheel with Baystar hydraulic assist. The seat is a typical 5-position flip-flop seat complete with a handy cooler seat that can be removed for filling or cleaning. Inside the helm you can readily see the drain lines for the six vertical rod holders and two stainless drinkholders on the side of the helm. Once you add the trolling motor, the batteries will also go in the trays here as well. The bow navigation light stores in clips on the port door of this compartment.

More Fishing Features

The cockpit offers plenty of space to work fish with a raised casting deck across the stern. Gunwale tops are wide with two rod holders to each side. Across the stern, you have an insulated box on the port corner, 28-gallon livewell in the center and the cranking battery in the starboard box. A raw water washdown connection is located in the engine splash-well along with an access panel to the bilges to reach pumps, water cut-offs and other critical gear. If you like to jump in to cool off, you will appreciate the ½ swim platform on the port corner with handy grab handle and three-step telescoping swim ladder so you can easily get back on board.

Specifications

The B-190 measures 19’6” length overall with a beam width of 8’. She carries 15 degrees of deadrise at the stern and only draws 10” with the engine trimmed out of the water, so you will be able to get into some really skinny water. She is rated for the standard Mercury 115-hp EFI Four-Stroke on the stern and carries 54 gallons of fuel so you can work the bays all day without looking for fuel. She weighs only 1900 lbs dry, so you should be able to tow her with most family vehicles.

Performance

I tested her in the IntraCoastal Waterways of South Florida on a busy day. She handled well, even when crossing some rough wakes from larger boats. I found she was at cruise at about 22.9 mph turning 4000 rpm for a range of 268 miles on a full tank and capable of a maximum 39.3 mph on test day.

If you enjoy bay fishing and want to get the most for your money, the B-190 is a total fishing package you have to see.