Stoty Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Since the weather was decent this past weekend, I decided to FINALLY get my new Ranger out for my first spin! Needless to say.....I'm in love!!! Here are some snapshots! Can't wait to be able to fish out of it the next two weekends!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 well how she ride ,top end ,stability,looks purdy in the water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-z-out Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Looking good how is the towing with the extream? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 She rides pretty good!! Lake O, was pretty rough, caught some air, but she took it all in stride! I opened it up about 80% inside the harbour though...got to about 42 mph. Top end will be around 50 mph ish. Xtreme tows it no problem, lots of power. I'm looking to unload it, and get something 4x4 though, in case of bad ramps. Anyone interested in the truck?! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 looks like a nice ride for sure, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-z-out Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I use to have one and i never did tow anything with it. Going with a 4x4 is the only way to go your right for the bad ramps we tend to find. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Sweet ride man, get somebody to get some photos of you hitting waves out there! Hope to see lot's of reports soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Now that a sweet boat Stoty!!! Congrats on a successful maiden voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Stoty, nice boat man!! Trade in the Xtreme for a ZR2 Should take care of any 4x4 issues you'll ever have, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 If I were in your shoes I'd have slimmed that boat weeks ago brother! haha (i'm talkin' fish slime by the way) Congrats dude, 50mph is fast enough for me, and you'll get some sweet mileage out of that 4 stroke yammy. Cheers, UF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nice looking boat and it must have been great to get out there. I just dropped mine off yesterday for a spring tuneup and then I'll be out there too. First pike tourny is May 3rd and I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfisher Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Sick ride! Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purekgw Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 what would u sell the truck for?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 The boat looks REALLY good Stoty and hopefully you'll get alot of great years out of it. There's an answer to your PM waiting for you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesn Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Stoty, Before you spend the money on 4x4 consider if you really need to do it. It may sound hypocritical coming from someone who has owned 4 trucks - all with 4x4, but the 4x4 saved my butt maybe like once or twice in 13 years of trailering. It's nice when the algae gets up on the ramp where the rear wheels are and on the rare occasion where you do some extreme launching, but with a bass boat, you're not likely to be going off-road and trailering in places that are not intended for launching a boat. I can't remember a single instance last year where I "needed" 4x4 to get up the ramp. Most times the truck stays in 2WD anyways. If you can afford a new truck or want to match the truck colour to the boat, that's cool, but I'd recommend using the existing truck for a season and see how many times you feel it was even questionable as to whether you need 4x4 or not. You can buy a lot of gas and baits for the cost of 4x4. Great looking ride and enjoy the season. There's nothing like that first legal bass in your very own rig. Peace, Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Super looking boat Stoty...the grin on your face says it all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grt1 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Well I hate to tellyou this but I think I can hook you up with a better deal. I got a 1975 starcraft bowrider with a 1985 100 hp merc on it and it ridesl like a dream, once you put in the one missing rivet and clean the pine needles out of the carpet. I'll trade you even if you can deliver that lemon of yours to Red Lake, Heck I'll even give you a cruise a day tank of gas for your trouble, I don't think you would be upset with the deal since by the time you get the starcraft back down south you won't even notice the dents in the sideof it from the pounding against the dock. Does this sound like I'm jealous, You're right!! great boat, you'll never get tired of driving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 95 percent of the time I use 2wd to pull the boat out, there are a few ramps that require 4wd such as the ones around Waubaushene or if you try and launch off the beach in Frenchmans Bay. I've seen people get stuck there with 2wd minivans. good luck with the new boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Here's your answer to your towing needs. This baby pulls my boat up, down and all around with out even knowing it's back there. Also GREAT for deer hunting...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 It's not just the 4x4 that I'm thinking about....look how LOW my truck is as well..... I needed a tractor to pull my truck out last summer with a 16ft aluminum on the back.......might be a little embarassing to have a Ranger on the back this year..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 nice boat , and that smile says it all. Good to see the PDF as well tb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Very nice lookin ride man.In all your pics with you in them you coudn't look happier it just needs some fish slime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniceguy Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I needed a tractor to pull my truck out last summer with a 16ft aluminum on the back.......might be a little embarassing to have a Ranger on the back this year..... naw its a ranger guys will understand glad to see it all worked out for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Just take gbfisher with you Jamie... he has the truck going up the ramp before you can shut the motor off.. so you can push ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) Here's your answer to your towing needs. This baby pulls my boat up, down and all around with out even knowing it's back there. Also GREAT for deer hunting...... I have one a them, and what you have behind it is exactly what I have to pull this weekend. I got a deer with my Ford, nuthin with the Toyota yet Edited April 22, 2009 by Dara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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