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Forum: Boats 12-24-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,788
Posted By walleye12
Well I have to change mine as of last week from a...

Well I have to change mine as of last week from a 99 617 to a 2006 620. It will be the wife and my last boat i would assume. Rather excited for open water now. :)
Forum: Boats 11-19-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,788
Posted By walleye12
Talking I forgot to say my own. 1999 Ranger 617. Been on...

I forgot to say my own. 1999 Ranger 617. Been on and off on upgrading, but have had zero issues and every year it is still my boat. Plus it is really hard to get a payment back.
Forum: Boats 11-18-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 15,788
Posted By walleye12
How old is your boat?

Hello All,
I was wondering how old is most peoples boats? How long do you keep your boat on average? Thanks
Forum: Boats 08-07-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,159
Posted By walleye12
CKM, It is on the floors and the lids on the...

CKM,
It is on the floors and the lids on the storage and livewell. You are right nothing up the sides or anything like that.
Forum: Boats 08-07-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,159
Posted By walleye12
Ranger 617 carpet

Hello All,
Has anyone re-carpeted a Ranger 617? How much did it cost and what kind of a headache is it? Thanks!!!
Forum: Boats 02-13-2014, 06:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,514
Posted By walleye12
Smile Ranger1850, I can tell you what I use on my 617,...

Ranger1850, I can tell you what I use on my 617, the others guys may join in as thier boats are extremely nice. I rub down the hull whne i take it out of the water right away. I vacuum the inside...
Forum: Boats 02-12-2014, 10:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,514
Posted By walleye12
99 617 and still love it.

99 617 and still love it.
Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles 08-19-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,606
Posted By walleye12
Adding brakes to Ranger

Has anyone added trailor brakes to a Ranger trailor? I have a 617 that I would like to add breaks to and was wondering how hard it is. Thanks!!
Forum: Boats 07-26-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,497
Posted By walleye12
Smile Ranger Angler models

Just thought this may be of interest to some. I spoke with a Ranger rep the other day and he said the 1860 is replaced with the 1880 which we all know already, but what I didnt know, and I am...
Forum: Boats 12-03-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,703
Posted By walleye12
Been waiting for awhile in hopes that a model...

Been waiting for awhile in hopes that a model like this would come out. i have been looking at upgrading from my 617 but the current 1860 just wasnt enough to do it. This may be it if the layout is...
Forum: Boats 09-21-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,513
Posted By walleye12
Hookemup, I will try to answer some of the...

Hookemup,
I will try to answer some of the questions the best I can. If I am thinking of the same plastic in back it is black and yes covers when the top and bottom meet. This is on all Rangers of...
Forum: Boats 08-14-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,302
Posted By walleye12
Optimax help for owners

Hello all,
I wanted to just post what I am hoping may save some people some time and money. I run an Optimax on my Ranger and have never had any issues with it. The other day while pre-fishing, I...
Forum: Boats 03-04-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,249
Posted By walleye12
Wow! That is one shiny boat! Nice rig!

Wow! That is one shiny boat! Nice rig!
Forum: Boats 03-04-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,249
Posted By walleye12
Twags, It is an excellent boat period in my...

Twags,
It is an excellent boat period in my opinion. I have fished out of all the ranger 600 boats. The 617 will be enough for you and a partner all the time. As far as a day out with the family i...
Forum: Boats 03-03-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,668
Posted By walleye12
You are right what he was saying they see is the...

You are right what he was saying they see is the bumpers in the steering get effected ang can become stuck or limit the steering. That is on a short setback. The 6 to 8 inch he said is better but it...
Forum: Boats 03-03-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,249
Posted By walleye12
Tds2180, Nice boat! And nice fish! I like how...

Tds2180,
Nice boat! And nice fish! I like how you have it rigged up you got it all on there! If i lived near you i would try to get you to take me out lol! Well if you are in ND let me know and we...
Forum: Boats 03-03-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,668
Posted By walleye12
I called ranger yesterday on this same thing....

I called ranger yesterday on this same thing. They said it may gain a few mph on top end for a 620 because of the hull but it can have some negative effects and in their opinion it isnt worth thecost...
Forum: Boats 02-29-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,249
Posted By walleye12
Attached some pictures of my 617 under my first...

Attached some pictures of my 617 under my first post. Not the best beings i used my phone and the boat is still sleeping.
Forum: Boats 02-28-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,249
Posted By walleye12
Tds2180 Sounds like a sweet ride. I have heard...

Tds2180
Sounds like a sweet ride. I have heard some good reviews with the performance on the evinrude 150. I am excited to see how you rigged it up. I will be getting pictures this weekend as...
Forum: Boats 02-28-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,226
Posted By walleye12
I have hydraulic steering and I dont need the...

I have hydraulic steering and I dont need the main motor running, I am not sure for the power steering verados.
Forum: Boats 02-28-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,249
Posted By walleye12
What are you running that on? I called Mercury...

What are you running that on? I called Mercury and I am going to be doing the same after talking with them. Sounds like a good benefit for a couple hundred bucks. Also looked at the velocity stacks...
Forum: Boats 02-27-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,249
Posted By walleye12
Pezman have ever done that? How much and how did...

Pezman have ever done that? How much and how did it perform? I am working with merc to see if i can get my boat up to 55. Said they could do it so i am excited to see.
Forum: Boats 02-27-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,249
Posted By walleye12
Pezman38, I found that prop and did some...

Pezman38,
I found that prop and did some searching sounds like a great prop if you do skiing as well. I am a tournament angler and it sounds like you loose some top end with it. Guess my Tempess...
Forum: Boats 02-24-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,249
Posted By walleye12
Pal, Is that the make of the prop or the...

Pal,
Is that the make of the prop or the model? I have not heard of that one and would like to check it out. I am running a Tempess 21 on mine. Thanks
Forum: Boats 02-23-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,249
Posted By walleye12
Ranger 617 owners (For Fun)

Hello,
Just thought it would be intersting and maybe some fun to see how many of us run a 617 and what they have rigged on it. If anyone is up for it some pictures will make the winter go by faster...
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