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Location: MN | The Ranger 680s are awesome boats. I own a 1990 680T, it’s been modernized with a 60hp Etec, newer HB graphs, Terrova w/ iPilot, and 24v system. The majority of my fishing is on big MN waters (Minnetonka, Mille Lacs, Vermilion, St. Louis River estuary) and it handles the big water great for a 17ft boat. These boats trailer easy, are cheap to operate, and fish well in a variety of water conditions. I have a custom rear casting platform which allows me to squeeze in 3 guys, tight for musky fishing but doable. Mine too will be for sale this spring; my family of four and their gear has outsized the boat. Capt Bigfish’s boat probably has more trophy musky-mojo 
Unfortunately I haven't heard of anyone converting the console to a tiller.
These boats should last many more years especially if maintained, Ranger built them well. I believe the transoms were switched from wood to fiberglass on the 1988/89 models, my 1990 is fiberglass. Size and condition of the gas tank is something to consider, some came with small portable tanks, the prior owner of my rig installed a permanent 14 gallon gas tank in the stern, really nice. Ask what kind of fuel has been run through the lines, fuel with ethanol can gum up the fuel lines. Check the hull for stress cracks in the hull and as noted for any soft spots in the lids or floor.
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