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| I am looking at this boat because I like the way it is set up for fishing. I also do some pulling of tubes and wake boards. I have some doubts about how this boat will perform doing these activities especially when the boat has several kids on board. I usually keep my speed around that 17 - 22 MPH when pulling a tube. Does anyone have any idea about how this boat will perform doing this? I imagine a 4 blade prop would help. I test drove this boat a couple years ago And it just did not seem to stay on plane like my Crestliner Fishhawk. Thanks. |
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| Trim tabs will be your best friend. That rig should have zero problems with tubers/skiers etc. |
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| My buddy wanted a fishing boat (Ranger) that could also dual purpose pulling kids on tubes and be a great family boat. He went with the 1880 over the 619. Back of the boat is setup differently and leads to more room to assist with that whole "family friendly" thing. He pulls his kids all the time and has a blast. Guessing that boat runs a little less coin, maybe it is worth a look for you.
Oh...and I've fished out of it. Great front deck for casting. |
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Location: Otsego, MN | 619 has 4 seats. Plenty family friendly. I have a family of 4 and I have a Ranger 520C. It's family friendly in our eyes. It's used for fishing 90% of the time and family time 10%. In my eyes any boat can be family friendly, but I would bet most of us are fisherman and using our boats for that nearly just fishing most of the time. Don't sacrifice your fishing dream rig just to accommodate a few family trips. Really any larger deep V is family friendly. |
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Location: Twin Cities, MN | I have been pulling my kids around on a tube with my 617 for well over 10 years no problem. I do not anticipate any problems with a 619. My boat really likes running a high five prop which I am sure does not hurt when I hook up the tube.
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| Agree with Pedro. If my wife gave me the green light to get a Ranger, no way I'm buying anything but a Fisherman series, and I'd do everything I could to make it work for the family. Hard to believe a 619 wouldn't make a good pulling boat. |
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| I have a 619. It'll pull just fine. The difference between an 1880 and a 619 is in how the back of the boat is designed. The 619 has that horseshoe effect on the back with compartments. The 1880 is open in the back, no horseshoe. Instead the storage is on the inside of the boat hull, if that makes sense. The 1880 has a little platform in back that contains the livewell and two jump seats, then it is open. Not a great deck for casting, and I don't think they make a factory rear deck, so you would need to build one, or use JustEncase. In my opinion, the 1880 makes it easier for trolling (versus the 619) and offers a little more room for recreating back there. I prefer the 619, but my friends 1880 is a very nice boat, too. Either will get it done, just depends on what you are looking for. |
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| I have a 2017 619FS. Primary intent is fishing but also had the same plan as you for family recreation. Last 2 summers, pulled plenty of kids tubing. No issues with 2 tubes and 4-5 kids, all 16 year old boys. It is still a very comfortable family boat for pleasure rides. PM me if you want to chat more. |
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Ranger 619fs for recreation?