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[QUOTE]matt - 12/6/2008  6:53 AM

To each their own.  The 618T is the same hull as the 620T.  Only difference is length(about a foot and a half).  Been in both, fished rough water in both and didn't feel uncomfortable in either.  The 618 will sit on a single axle trailer which makes manouvering a bit easier.  The only advantage I saw in the 620 was a little bit more storage( but not much), and the mertens option offered on the 620T with a higher HP motor than the 115 rating.  Fishing three is a little bit easier out of the 620T because of the extra length.  Adding a front deck extension helps alot on both boats.  I don't think I'd trade my 618T for a 620T.  There just isn't big enough difference to warrant the extra $ in boat cost, fuel, tow vehicle, etc.  I fish two guys out of the boat most of the time, and fish MN lakes and smaller waters as well.  In my opinion, there is a huge difference in the rangertrail trailers and most manufactures.  That trailer makes loading a boat in crappy lauches so much easier. All led lighting, road armor finish, etc.  Get out and run a buddy's in some rough stuff and judge for yourself.  Unless I guided everyday for a living, not just twenty or thirty guide trips a season, the differences would be minimal at best.[/QUOTE]

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Posted 12/6/2008 6:53 AM (#348326 - in reply to #347673)
Subject: RE: How is the 618 ranger in 2-4 footers?

To each their own. The 618T is the same hull as the 620T. Only difference is length(about a foot and a half). Been in both, fished rough water in both and didn't feel uncomfortable in either. The 618 will sit on a single axle trailer which makes manouvering a bit easier. The only advantage I saw in the 620 was a little bit more storage( but not much), and the mertens option offered on the 620T with a higher HP motor than the 115 rating. Fishing three is a little bit easier out of the 620T because of the extra length. Adding a front deck extension helps alot on both boats. I don't think I'd trade my 618T for a 620T. There just isn't big enough difference to warrant the extra $ in boat cost, fuel, tow vehicle, etc. I fish two guys out of the boat most of the time, and fish MN lakes and smaller waters as well. In my opinion, there is a huge difference in the rangertrail trailers and most manufactures. That trailer makes loading a boat in crappy lauches so much easier. All led lighting, road armor finish, etc. Get out and run a buddy's in some rough stuff and judge for yourself. Unless I guided everyday for a living, not just twenty or thirty guide trips a season, the differences would be minimal at best.