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| Just picked up this 98 Ranger R93 with mercury 200efi with 25p 4 blade stainless...guys says it run 64mph I haven't got to test yet....has on board pro charger3...has Lowrance HDS5 GEN 2 at console no electronic at bow. And has structure scan linked to HDS5..has hot foot as well...no rod holders...looking for advise to lay out boat...any suggestions greatly appreciated
Was considering adding a HDS9-GEN3 at bow link to gen2 hds5 and was gonna mount a 10-12" tablet at rear deck run Lowrance app to see imaging from new 9 on rear deck? Any thoughts
Also advice on rod holders hate drilling into fiberglass to mount these any bright ideas? Any other suggestions for the boat? Got new Lucas m8 for lower unit on motor running amsoil 2 stroke synthetic boat has oil inj disabled which I would have done myself if it wasn't already..thanks guys
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Location: new richmond, wi. & isle, mn | 25homes - 3/2/2017 10:31 AM
Just picked up this 98 Ranger R93 with mercury 200efi with 25p 4 blade stainless...guys says it run 64mph I haven't got to test yet....has on board pro charger3...has Lowrance HDS5 GEN 2 at console no electronic at bow. And has structure scan linked to HDS5..has hot foot as well...no rod holders...looking for advise to lay out boat...any suggestions greatly appreciated
Was considering adding a HDS9-GEN3 at bow link to gen2 hds5 and was gonna mount a 10-12" tablet at rear deck run Lowrance app to see imaging from new 9 on rear deck? Any thoughts
Also advice on rod holders hate drilling into fiberglass to mount these any bright ideas? Any other suggestions for the boat? Got new Lucas m8 for lower unit on motor running amsoil 2 stroke synthetic boat has oil inj disabled which I would have done myself if it wasn't already..thanks guys Let someone else do any wiring on your boat.  |
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| I didn't care for the tablet-wireless thing, screen wasn't bright enough for daylight use. Maybe tablets are better now? If you can afford it, just get 2 9's. Love mine. You will want the bigger screen if you wanna be able to see anything on the structure scan.
Wiring is easy, but I have an aluminum boat though. |
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Location: Tomahawk,Wis | Go with the track system for the rod holders.. |
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| Great color! |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Nice choice! |
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Location: North Central IL USA | Nice boat! |
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Location: With my son on the water | I would certainly think you will have fun in that rig.  |
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| yea I am so excited been looking for one of these for long time hard to find at reasonable price and when you do you better be the first call....this hit listing on monday morning I called at 10am he says your 9th in line...said ill give $500 xtra let me look first and glad he agreed plus he said he knew I was serious and didnt wanna waste bunch of time with ppl |
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| beatiful boat ,congrats |
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| ffib - 3/2/2017 8:18 PM
I didn't care for the tablet-wireless thing, screen wasn't bright enough for daylight use. Maybe tablets are better now? If you can afford it, just get 2 9's. Love mine. You will want the bigger screen if you wanna be able to see anything on the structure scan.
Wiring is easy, but I have an aluminum boat though.
I was looking at the HDS9 Gen3 but I dont wanna drop 3k for 2 fish finders when I can spend $200 for wifi module and test app on tablets I have the tablets Ill give it a try and if I dont like then I guess Illl have to drop some cash... |
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| wallygator - 3/2/2017 9:04 PM
Go with the track system for the rod holders..
any suggestions on a certain brand or type? any links be greatly appreciated..I was curious about a track system but dont know ton about them myself...Thanks again |
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Location: Hayward, WI | Rod holder choice depends on what you are doing with the holders. Are you going to be trolling with that boat and the big motor? If you are planning to troll the Folbe holders are nice and stand up to musky trolling. If just putting holders to drag suckers then anything that lets you get the rod out of the holder easily will do. I wouldn't be terribly afraid to drill holes, just research how to drill in fiberglass. With that said i hate putting holes in anything too. |
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Location: Walker, MN | Nice rig! |
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Location: Pine River MN. | Congratulations. Nice boat. I know how exciting it is. We just picked our new (to us boat) a couple days ago. |
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Location: With my son on the water | Here is tip I got from one of the more reliable guys on here.
http://www.bassboatsaver.com/
Buy yourself some of this stuff, walk around your boat and spray this stuff on after each time when you put it on your trailer, when you get back to the starting point, walk around it again and wipe it off with a towel.
I try to do it every time unless the mosquitos are ready to carry me away.
Your boat will look show room new. Then at the end of the year give it a nice hand polish and you will be good to go.
Again enjoy the new ride.
Brad
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| 25homes - 3/3/2017 7:43 AM
ffib - 3/2/2017 8:18 PM
I didn't care for the tablet-wireless thing, screen wasn't bright enough for daylight use. Maybe tablets are better now? If you can afford it, just get 2 9's. Love mine. You will want the bigger screen if you wanna be able to see anything on the structure scan.
Wiring is easy, but I have an aluminum boat though.
I was looking at the HDS9 Gen3 but I dont wanna drop 3k for 2 fish finders when I can spend $200 for wifi module and test app on tablets I have the tablets Ill give it a try and if I dont like then I guess Illl have to drop some cash...
Hope it works out for ya. Just make sure you try the tablets out in the sun first, I couldnt see anything on them when I had it setup in my boat. Worked for low light but not in sunlight. If you dont get an otterbox right away: I kept mine in a gallon ziplock bag to keep water off it. The touch screen works thru the bag plastic. |
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| ffib - 3/3/2017 12:38 PM
25homes - 3/3/2017 7:43 AM
ffib - 3/2/2017 8:18 PM
I didn't care for the tablet-wireless thing, screen wasn't bright enough for daylight use. Maybe tablets are better now? If you can afford it, just get 2 9's. Love mine. You will want the bigger screen if you wanna be able to see anything on the structure scan.
Wiring is easy, but I have an aluminum boat though.
I was looking at the HDS9 Gen3 but I dont wanna drop 3k for 2 fish finders when I can spend $200 for wifi module and test app on tablets I have the tablets Ill give it a try and if I dont like then I guess Illl have to drop some cash...
Hope it works out for ya. Just make sure you try the tablets out in the sun first, I couldnt see anything on them when I had it setup in my boat. Worked for low light but not in sunlight. If you dont get an otterbox right away: I kept mine in a gallon ziplock bag to keep water off it. The touch screen works thru the bag plastic.
I hope it works too save a ton of money...I was looking a cases online that have built in Sunshades thinking that might solve the brightness problem and the sun shade is removable and adjustable so I think that might be the answer and yes I will have to get some Nice cases if they work out to protect them...
Thanks for help I appreciate |
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Location: Hayward, WI | Ps it looks sharp! Btfish gave a good tip on keeping it clean. I do the same with Lucas Slick mist and it keeps the boat clean and water spot free without having to actually wash it all the time. |
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| curleytail - 3/4/2017 8:21 AM
Ps it looks sharp! Btfish gave a good tip on keeping it clean. I do the same with Lucas Slick mist and it keeps the boat clean and water spot free without having to actually wash it all the time.
I was wondering about the Lucas slick mist..Can get the bundle package right now at Gander fairly cheap they are going out of business..Im wondering if any good spray wax will work or If it needs to be marine? |
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Location: Eastern Ontario | Really great looking boat for 98 previous owner looked after it by the looks of things. |
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| horsehunter - 3/4/2017 8:41 AM
Really great looking boat for 98 previous owner looked after it by the looks of things.
My exact thoughts I looked at an 08 Ranger and the 1998 is way cleaner than the 08 was... and the 08 wasnt abused by any stretch...This boat sat inside a garage all the time and wasnt used much...guy i bought from had two boats and only used this ranger when he went to Erie once a year in the spring so bought didnt get used much I believe motor has like 390 hours on it..
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Location: Minnesota | Very nice looking rig time to get some slime on it
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Location: South Central Wisconsin | Nice rig! |
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Location: North Central IL USA | 25homes - 3/4/2017 8:33 AM
I was wondering about the Lucas slick mist..Can get the bundle package right now at Gander fairly cheap they are going out of business..Im wondering if any good spray wax will work or If it needs to be marine?
Who is, Gander or Lucas? |
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Location: St. Lawrence River | gregk9 - 3/4/2017 3:16 PM
25homes - 3/4/2017 8:33 AM
I was wondering about the Lucas slick mist..Can get the bundle package right now at Gander fairly cheap they are going out of business..Im wondering if any good spray wax will work or If it needs to be marine?
Who is, Gander or Lucas?
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| sorry guys using abbreviations...Gander as in Gander Mountain big out doors store in east that going out of business..Lucas as in the Lucas Oil Products Lucas oil stabalizer and fuel additives they sell and have the gear displays in all the automotive stores..
I want to thank all of you guys for the comments and advice on rigging out boat...I did use the Lucas slick mist on it and worked great also thanks for advice on the Tracks too I def think thats gonna be the way to go to set up for trolling without a doubt...Will update you guys as I get it set up the way I like. Got Wifi 1 Module coming to link up tablets and fish finders..
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