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| Looking for any advice or pics anyone might have on the following topics relative to a 690. I am picking one up from the dealer next week which has hardly been used so it is a blank slate for me to set up the way I want.
The boat has a factory rear deck extension but I would like to buy or make a front extension. Any pics of what the OEM version looks like? Any ideas for a custom made version?
Is mounting gunwale rails relatively simple on this boat? Any suggestions on length of rails to buy?
What kind of rod holder set-ups and layouts work well?
Any other rigging do's or don't (transducer mounting, cable routing, graph mounting etc.
These are the main topics on my mind, but I will appreciate any other advice you have with this rigging this model.
Thanks,
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Location: Minnesota | Look at a just encase deck box. Bob will make it to fit your boat the way you want it store all your baits keeps the floor clean and will extend your deck just a thought
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| Where did you find a 690. I've been looking all over for one lol. |
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Location: Contrarian Island | the front deck extension right from Ranger is pretty sweet, you can see mine here, fits about 20 of the big clear planos nicely. Just call Ranger, ask for Parts and tell them your serial # etc and they will make you one. I would also measure the width you need it as they have messed up the size in the past.
I have the Ranger rails front and back and put the Down Easters on em....
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| Thanks Bnelson. Is the OEM extension essentially a large box?
Do you ever have problems with mildew underneath?
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| I lucked out one Saturday morning when I found it on Midstate Marine's website. They are located WI and we're selling it on consignment.
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Location: Contrarian Island | Yes. Large box. No mildew |
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| #*^@ ive been looking for one for a long time lol |
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Location: Contrarian Island | looks like he got a '96 690....imo the 97-2000 interior/top cap is more user friendly w the built in cooler etc... keep an eye on craigslist all over the country using adhuntr.com and look for a 97-99..some 2000s were made but not many...
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Location: 31 | Randy makes custom "running rod racks" and decks for Rangers, excellent product, nice guy.
Randy Mulder
W7201 Oakwood Road
Waupun, WI 53963
(920) 948-5093
[email protected]
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| I have one in that color that I took out of my '99 690 that I'd be willing to sell |
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| Thanks for all the great input guys. If there is anything else (positive or negative) to plan for let me know. To the guy with the spare box for sale. I might be interested, but not sure of any dimensional differences between the '96 and '99. Below is a picture of the space.
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