Ranger 618t

[ameoba]

Pepper - I'd ask them why there is a jack plate back there. Shouldn't be any need for one. I wouldn't let dirt deter you - my boat is filthy right now from late winter road travel, grimey water, etc. I'm going to clean and wax it when I get some time....

Have you checked out Grampa Joe's Marine (in Harris, MN)? Joe is a great guy, and I think he's got a couple of 618T's right now. Most of his boats are listed in the Classifieds, but he also has them on his website....

Good luck in your search....

[pepper]

thanks for all the advice and help. I kept looking at the 618t and the Skeeter tiller and was going to pull the trigger today and thought I better look at Alumacraft 1 more time and I'm glad I did because I fell in love with the new competitor and pulled the trigger on a new 175 through a 115 Suzuki on it along with a couple of birds linked and a terrova I-Pilot up front with a vantage on the stern. CAN'T WAIT
Not saying it's a better boat, just better for my fishing needs.

[Buck Snort]

Cool. Put up some pictures when you get a chance.

[pepper]

I will do that. It's going to be a frantic scramble, get the boat Thursday night or Friday and head north for the MN opener!

[R.J.]

You will love the alumacraft a buddy just got one home this spring sweet boat. I on the other hand am looking for a glass tiller like the 618 or 20. I would also go for a triton or skeeter possibly any help would be great.