Just got a ranger catolouge in the mail and this little rig looks nice, a lot like the smaller stratos I like but what's with the blunt front end?
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Just got a ranger catolouge in the mail and this little rig looks nice, a lot like the smaller stratos I like but what's with the blunt front end?
Weird. One of the links below show's the blunt end, the other link, it really doesn't show. I would think the blunting would help in giving you some width at the leading edge though, rather than pinching it to a point that shaves inches off the width.
2010 Ranger Bass 177TR for sale in Indianapolis,IN
New :: Ranger :: 177TR
Guess it just doesn't show from the angle. One thing's for sure. With the name Ranger, it ain't gonna be what you call "cheap".
Wannabe...
Very true on the "cheap". However with that blunt nose I would think it would lead to a rough and wet ride on big water like the Rez
Looks to me that it would make for a drier ride and toss the spray further away from you while driving. Plus gives you more foot room for fishing on the very front of boat. Just my thoughts. They must be gonna pay you good in Alabama if you thinking Ranger!!
I really like the looks of the front end. Good looking boat for sure.
That's the problem Kenny they ain't gonna pay that great lol. Grandad boat was a stick steer avenger and it had q blunt bow and that is one wet ride on Barnett
Looks like a "throwback" to the oldschool original Ranger boat. Note the oldschool Ranger logo on the side. Good lookin for sure.
I used to own a Ranger 361v and it was a great boat.
I hear ya....It may be a wet ride...Id ask the dealer his opinion on what the deal is with that wide front end and what the purpose for it is before I bought it.
I would go for a used stratos that way you would have a TON of money left for all new holders, wireless TM, rods, reels, double seats, etc etc etc...Since I went Stratos I wish I had done it 10 years ago now!!!
Pointy nose or not, it's still a sit in floor, kick your gear off the deck that's too high, multi-level floor bass boat. Not that I'm critical or anything but I fish out of one and know all the drawbacks of crappie fishing (primarily trolling) out of a rig designed for bassers.
The 177TR is a nod to Ranger's past. It has the lines of the old TR that was widely used in advertising in the 1970s.
What is does not have is the same bow. The keel, starting at the bow is a deep v shape and the boat runs on a pad, just the Z series. It won't be a wet ride due to the bow shape.
What the wide bow does do for it is give you the feel and storage of a boat that is about 1.5' longer than this one. You have to get up to the 20' range to get the same spaciousness on that front deck. Lots of storage under that huge casting deck.
But, its still a bass boat.
Taco is an idjit. However, he got lucky this time and was right about something. Design of the bow is going to be drier than a traditional V bow.....unless you stuff a wave, in which case a traditional V and this TR are going to be equally wet. More foot room and deck space. Storage looks to be good and improved with the bow shape as well. I like it.
Wannabe...
Coming from a pank apron wearing gewber like you, I consider that a compliment. Check is in the mail.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
If you are going to buy a bass boat get a Stratos or a Triton and be done with it.
I like that boat there. Would make an excellent starter. The wider front makes it much more roomy for racks and minner buckets. Ranger did their homework on this one. Did someone mention the price range?
Got 30K?
Price is 24k with a 4 stroke 90 yamaha. Im looking hard for a new rig, plan on buying one mid June or July. Right now I like the Stratos 186xt and the G3 176. Just not sure I want to go with Aluminum after fishing out of dads glass rig the past couple months. However the G3 has tons of storage and I like that, and if I go with the Stratos Iwould have to drill holes and mount seats up front. Wonder if Ican hire WB for that since he likes to drill
Bought a brand new Porter Cable 18V NiCd yesterdey. I work cheap too. Came with a 6" circlular saw just in case it gets extra serious.
Wannnabe...