I need info on a Ranger boat

[everettvet]

I am looking at a boat. It is a Ranger model R61 Sport w/ a 90horse evinrude motor. The boat year is 1998 and engine year is 1997. The length of the boat is 16'10". It seems in pretty good shape. Is anyone familar with that model of ranger or have info that would help?

[zooker]

yep my boss had one with a 115 on it.. nice boat ran his alot i don't know about the rude would be ok though don't look for much speed might get to the mid 40's

zooker

[bassenforcer]

I got a 115 max on mine and on the gps i run her at 50 mph gps. maybe not with zooker in it.

[bassnman30]

I run a 150 Evinrude on a Ranger 481. It is the slowest 6 cylinder in my club.
(kinda proud of that). A little cold natured but runs great.

Bassenforcer, I hear ya. Not with Z***** in it !
Thats a funny !

[zooker]

bassenforcer
will be callin later

the 98 r61 would be heavier than your 05 by about 300 pounds.. your ranger is about the best running set up i have seen in a ranger. those boys at fritts know there stuff...



zooker

[1FASTLASER]

Nice boat but too heavy for the lil 90. She will be doing quite well to get into the mid 40's due to the weight of the boat. All in all I cant take anything away from ranger. There solid built have a high resale and good folks to work with just slow boats. And that aint bad.

[everettvet]

I am passing on this boat due to issues with the lower unit. I mentioned this in a another thread. Thanks for the great info.

[bassenforcer]

I haven't been in one of the new Z series yet but I was on Gaston Lake a few weeks ago in a tournament and was paired with a guy that had a fast Skeeter that had a 200 yamaha on it. Pegged past 65mph. Any way dude blows by us in Z21 with a merc 225 like we were going backwards. I think that some of those newer rangers are pretty darn fast.

[1FASTLASER]

Originally Posted by bassenforcer

I haven't been in one of the new Z series yet but I was on Gaston Lake a few weeks ago in a tournament and was paired with a guy that had a fast Skeeter that had a 200 yamaha on it. Pegged past 65mph. Any way dude blows by us in Z21 with a merc 225 like we were going backwards. I think that some of those newer rangers are pretty darn fast.

Since you mentioned it I will have to say that the newer rangers using todays composites and redesigned hulls have gained some much needed speed. In a nutshell I would say IMHO Its about time.

[pig n jig]

Laser, What will that do to the fishing ability of them ? The old Rangers was a great boat to fish from,they were on the slow side getting you there, but They fished nice and slow when you got there . P N J

[zooker]

pnj
the faster they design a hull the worst riding it is. such as a bullet or an allison think cement truck with square wheels zipping down the lake at 80+mph. fast not smooth this is the performance hull design delima..

zooker

[1FASTLASER]

Originally Posted by pig n jig

Laser, What will that do to the fishing ability of them ? The old Rangers was a great boat to fish from,they were on the slow side getting you there, but They fished nice and slow when you got there . P N J

I know what your saying buddy. No getting there any faster is or doesn't have any effect on the fishability. I have always been a speed freak when it comes to boats. Thats just me. I push every boat as far as I can. What I shoulda said is Ranger finally redesigned there hulls, but kep that dry comfortable ride all the while they increased the speed of the hulls. The new rangers are quick agile fishing platforms. The have done enough homework on there new hulls that I would if I was in the mood to buy a new boat seriously considr buying one.