ranger tiller?
Guest
Posted 2/10/2008 12:22 AM (#299952)
Subject: ranger tiller?


I was thinking about getting a 2003 620T I know that you can put the 150 on the new ones just wondering if you can put them on a 2003 I thought i heard you could step them up with hydraulic steering also if anybody knows the speed with 150 vs 115 thanx guys
Ben Kueng
Posted 2/10/2008 11:03 AM (#299991 - in reply to #299952)
Subject: Re: ranger tiller?





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Location: Southeast Wisconsin
Speed with a 115 is around 37-39 by myself and around 32-35 with 2 other people. You can add the power steering and a 150 to that boat no problem. Personally, I think the 115 is just a tad under powered for the boat, but it still planes out easily and gets me to where I want to be. I was going to upgrade to the 150,but the whole reason I bought this boat was to conserve on gas. I used to have a Triton TR-20 with a 200 V-Max and I dont really miss the power over the gas mileage I get with the 115.

Something else to consider is the extra weight it will add to the back of the boat. 2003 620T were rated for a 125. Dont know if that will be an issue, but I think that my 620T sits too high in the front with the 115 and a T8 kicker as it is..
pete619
Posted 2/10/2008 4:50 PM (#300042 - in reply to #299952)
Subject: RE: ranger tiller?




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I think the coast guard label on the '03s only allowed for 125 hp. You might have hard time finding a dealer that will put a 150 on it even though the newer ones allow for it. Insurance might be hard to come by as well. I looked into getting one of these in 2003 and 150hp was not an option. The biggest motor available to me was a 125hp merc 2-stroke.
Pedro
Posted 2/10/2008 5:46 PM (#300049 - in reply to #299952)
Subject: Re: ranger tiller?





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Location: Otsego, MN
It may just be easier to go with purchasing one with a 150 already on it. The whole coast guard label may be tough to get around. My speed with mine was tops 38 by myself, with a 150 you may get 50 mph depending motor type, load and prop.