Ranger 175T
swissy
Posted 3/9/2013 3:31 PM (#624604)
Subject: Ranger 175T




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Looking for some info from people who own or have been in the ranger 175t. Considering buying one and any info would be appeciaited.
Badgerpat1
Posted 3/9/2013 6:13 PM (#624654 - in reply to #624604)
Subject: RE: Ranger 175T





Location: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
I just spent sometime in one at Pamp's in Green Bay. I know that is not the same is fishing out of one. Still, looks like a great boat for small lakes. The fit and finish is Ranger, the hull is a classic 681 and that is simply fantastic. I have fished out of that boat and really love the hull for rough water especially when you consider the size of the boat. I love Tiller boats... I just happen to love rear casting decks for muskies even more. I'm not sure I want to be dancing on the back carpeted pads near the motor doing a figure eight.

Still, I love this little boat and I would bet it would be a special tool on lakes of a few thousand acres or less.

Edited by Badgerpat1 3/9/2013 6:26 PM
sworrall
Posted 3/10/2013 9:11 AM (#624771 - in reply to #624654)
Subject: RE: Ranger 175T





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
I've been in the boat a couple times. It runs and rides great, is stable at rest, and offers good storage and a well thought out interior.

Last Fall on Mille Lacs:
swissy
Posted 3/10/2013 12:09 PM (#624815 - in reply to #624771)
Subject: RE: Ranger 175T




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Thanks Steve for the video. Its one i have not seen and it really show the boat well. I'm understand this is not a big water boat but I never fish big water. I have been running a Tuffy 1700 SC for about 7 years and I do love the boat but I grew up running a tiller boat and I think I will alway will love them just a little more. Love the open feel. I have been waiting for ranger to come back to a boat like this one. How was the performance of the the boat if that was you doing the video. Thanks again.
smalljaw
Posted 3/10/2013 6:55 PM (#624928 - in reply to #624815)
Subject: RE: Ranger 175T




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I have been in a 175t in the show room and I think Ranger makes a great hull. However, there are a couple great drawbacks to this boat IMO. First, there is little/no bow storage (besides a small cooler). If I'm on a fishing trip with a partner - where does he put his gear bag, tackle box/trays? Gets tossed on the cockpit floor, not a great option. Even the old 681 this was modeled after had better bow storage.

Second, if you cast much there is really no rear deck. No butt seat option.

I have owned a Ranger before, and never have had a Tuffy but I would honestly buy a Tuffy tiller before the 175t. The Esox rear deck option is a superior feature unless you just jig for walleyes all day.
Clint
Posted 3/10/2013 7:07 PM (#624932 - in reply to #624928)
Subject: RE: Ranger 175T




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I was thinking the same thing, No bow storage. So is that space all wasted?
smalljaw
Posted 3/10/2013 7:20 PM (#624937 - in reply to #624932)
Subject: RE: Ranger 175T




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pretty much, its gas tank...
Pedro
Posted 3/10/2013 9:09 PM (#624971 - in reply to #624604)
Subject: Re: Ranger 175T





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Location: Otsego, MN
No rear casting area in the Ranger hurts. I really wish they could put one into all of there Tillers. A 620 or 618 tiller with a rear casting area would be awesome.
smalljaw
Posted 3/11/2013 8:35 AM (#625040 - in reply to #624971)
Subject: Re: Ranger 175T




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Amen, bring back the 681 console - great front/rear casting deck set up. ...and it has bow storage ~
montei
Posted 3/12/2013 8:41 PM (#625828 - in reply to #624604)
Subject: Re: Ranger 175T




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i like the look of it. you could use one of the rod lockers for storage
Anonymous
Posted 3/31/2013 7:21 PM (#630969 - in reply to #624604)
Subject: RE: Ranger 175T


The x-170 seems to be a way better deal.
smalljaw
Posted 4/1/2013 4:27 PM (#631160 - in reply to #630969)
Subject: RE: Ranger 175T




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How big would you estimate the waves to be in the video the 175t is cutting through on Mille Lacs?