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[QUOTE]goose007us - 2/29/2016  4:53 PM

I have an '88 680c with 115 Merc I restored cosmetically by buffing and sanding the gel coat and replacing the electronics, dash gauges, steering wheel with one from a 620, and bilge, livewell and baitwell pumps.  The hull itself is timeless and is a really stable, smooth running and relatively dry ride considering the gunwales are relatively low. The setup is perfect for two adult musky fisherman but three is a little tight but doable. The console takes up some floor space but keep in mind, you can walk all the way around this boat given that there is a compartment that runs along the starboard side of the console.   Given that I have young children that are fast approaching an age where they can regularly get out with me, I am considering a larger boat but I have no complaints with the 680c and it will be hard to see her go if I decide to go larger.  I would really like to just re-power it with a newer motor but haven't been able to find a nice 115 yet. It certainly gets a lot of comments and questions at the ramp.  I think there are quite a few guys who wish Ranger would come out with a similar 17 foot smaller glass boat again at a somewhat more reasonable price point than their larger models.[/QUOTE]

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I have an '88 680c with 115 Merc I restored cosmetically by buffing and sanding the gel coat and replacing the electronics, dash gauges, steering wheel with one from a 620, and bilge, livewell and baitwell pumps. The hull itself is timeless and is a really stable, smooth running and relatively dry ride considering the gunwales are relatively low. The setup is perfect for two adult musky fisherman but three is a little tight but doable. The console takes up some floor space but keep in mind, you can walk all the way around this boat given that there is a compartment that runs along the starboard side of the console. Given that I have young children that are fast approaching an age where they can regularly get out with me, I am considering a larger boat but I have no complaints with the 680c and it will be hard to see her go if I decide to go larger. I would really like to just re-power it with a newer motor but haven't been able to find a nice 115 yet. It certainly gets a lot of comments and questions at the ramp. I think there are quite a few guys who wish Ranger would come out with a similar 17 foot smaller glass boat again at a somewhat more reasonable price point than their larger models.