2013 Ranger news from the dealer meeting

[TJEli]

This list includes changes to the 600s (minor) and a couple more pics of the 1850LS...

600's:

*New Centric 2 fold down seating on all models
*Standard HDS-7 on the console (HDS-5 last year)
*new bow panels/larger HDS-7 backmount available
*New optional cockpit lighting
*620 & 621 now available with ski tow option
*New Master PowerSwitch with Jumper Selection now standard
*45th Anniversary badging
*7 pin round trailer plug standard.....eliminates 5 flat adapter/no pigtail required
*8" caster wheel on trailer

New 175T tiller model

All new 1850LS Reata:

4" wider
1 1/2" - 2" deeper
new bow panel
more cup holders
better rod storage system
new center rod tube storage system (also available on the 2050)
Fold downs are now Centric SRS

*****Ranger Aluminum Line*****

-The factory is in Flippin, about 1/2 mile from current factory
-Production to start in 4th quarter of this year with full capacity in early 2013.
-Boats will start shipping in early November-December time frame.
-They will start with 9 models, and expand from there.

-Fiberglass consoles
-Channel frame trailers w/Road Armor.
-Choice of motor
-Ranger graphics
-Ranger fishability
-Will incorporate Pultrusion into the boats
-Will have camo boats
-Will have spray liners called "Dilla Skin".


A couple pics from Clark Marine Sales of the 1850LS

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...type=3&theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...type=3&theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...type=3&theater

-Eli

[Juls]

Cool!

Juls

[FEDER]

Nice changes. Anything new on the 175T

[basscatcher89]

I might have over looked it being on my phone but did they have any pictures of the new aluminum line yet? Sorry if they are there and I missed them was just curious.

[TJEli]

Originally Posted by basscatcher89

I might have over looked it being on my phone but did they have any pictures of the new aluminum line yet? Sorry if they are there and I missed them was just curious.

No. I guess dealers got to see some pictures on a slide show when they were there.

-Eli

[BW]

Looks like a 150 on the boat still! I was hoping with making the boat bigger they would up the HP rating? Looks like some nice changes though. Wonder why it took them 5 years to realize that they screwed up the dashes?? That was really a dumb mistake. Glad I had an 08' before they changed it last time. This will probably boost the sales on their most popular boat!!!! Can't wait to see more pics and hear about all the changes coming......

[ozarkeyes]

As to the changes on the 1850 RS, (the consoles) remember the 1850 is aimed at the "family fun boater" market, who are probably more interested in cool looking boats. They may not be so "particular" as to style and function as "the picky fishing crowd" (that's us guys! lol)

600 series -- did not see anything about interior re-design on the 619 for this year. Was kinda expecting a change would be made like the 621/620 to cut down the size of the rear side compartments for more room. Talking with Randy Hopper last summer at Forrest Wood Cup, I got the impression it was something they were thinking about, so maybe never got it done. Which needs to be done, it is too cramped for even 2 people.

Aluminum- I thought I read in a post, maybe another sight, some reference was made to "Sea Ark" boats, so was wondering if the hulls are being provided by Sea Ark, if that is true, can't go wrong with a Sea Ark hull. Sea Ark are made in south Arkansas, Monticello in fact. From the reading so far, Ranger may be installing interiors and finishing the boats in Flippin. Maybe that's what they mean by "the factory is in Flippin 1/2 mile from current factory"

We'll just need to wait for full official Ranger press release to find out all the details.

[ranger1850]

I am not sure that the new dash any better than the previous mistake on the 1850. I guess I am use to my 2005. I will see what they did to rod storage, I hope the changes in the boat doesnt take away the good handling on the water. I will have to take a closer look to the 1860.

[Chode2235]

Originally Posted by ranger1850

I am not sure that the new dash any better than the previous mistake on the 1850. I guess I am use to my 2005. I will see what they did to rod storage, I hope the changes in the boat doesnt take away the good handling on the water. I will have to take a closer look to the 1860.

I agree, the only obvious advantage is the flush mount plate looks big enough to mount a larger display graph, and it looks like the panel is replaceable. Good moves, but it looks a little 'space ship' to me.

[ranger1850]

Is the inside deck color standard or is that still an option. When will their 2013 boats be shown online and when will a catalog be available. Thanks