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If the outcome of 4 bond and tax rate issues are positive next Tuesday I’ll pull the trigger on a new boat. Since Reelfoot is only 35 minutes away I’ll have to stick with an aluminum boat. I’ve kinda narrowed it down to an Xpress H18 PFC or Ranger RT188c. I currently have a 2000 Tracker ProCrappie 175. Any input?
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Wareagle 1860,my fishing partner has one and it's nice,lots of room too
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I probably should have mentioned I spider rig 95% of my fishing.
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My Ranger rides good. Don't know about the Xpress.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grumpy1
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Is it heavy enough to spider rig in a little wind?
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Look at Phowler boats. Reelfoot is relentless. I have hunted and fished there for 25 years . My .02
My son just went to the Memphis boat show what was it a month ago or so ? He looked at everything there real hard. In the end he said he thought the fit and finish,options etc for the money the Ranger was the best of them. He bought the crappie model which gives you three seat positions up front and the trolling motor pedal is loose so you can move it around. I have not got to fish in it yet. Only thing for me is I would want front livewell. Course you can put small cooler up front then just move em back every so often.If Reelfoot was about the only place I was going to fish I think I would look at a tunnel hull jon boat and outfit it the way I wanted. Not to discount any other recommendations they would know better then me more than likely....but you ask about the Ranger.
If you are a Ranger fan take a look at Forrest Wood and family new line of boats. Vexus, just released.
Sold My Express and bought a Ranger ... Both fine boats
Get with Brm he will fix you up with either one I have a 1999 xpress 18’6” and I love it . Been looking at the 18 Pfc my self they are awesome boats ! But going to be a few years down the road before I can up grade!
Daddy bought a Ranger last summer. I think it's a 168 RT. It's a really nice boat except the hatches aren't water tight.
I have had an RT188 for two years now and am very pleased with it. I live in Dyersburg and fish Reelfoot all the time. Probably headed that way tomorrow afternoon. I bought the bass model so I had more storage for my bass stuff. Mainly though I spider rig. If you’d like to come by and check one out just let me know.
Thanks, I stopped by a dealer just outside St. Louis Monday on my way to a meeting just to look. I’m on my way to Reelfoot now, I’ll probably start out in Keystone area.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moss Island
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I'm very pleased with my 188C. With the forward live well... not as much storage as the regular "bass" model. Depends on your wants.
Best of luck!