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Location: Syracuse, Indiana | I am considering the purchase of a '98 Ranger 692. One concern I have is that the rod locker maxes out at 7'. I know the 619's rod locker can be modified to accept longer rods by removing the ends on the rod tubes. Anyone know if the same can be done for the 692?
Edited by dcates 8/7/2010 10:34 AM
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | Have you tried them all with an 8' rod? My '99 692 takes longer rods but all of the spots are not the same so some only take 7' rods with others @ 8'.
Rod storage is a bit of a drawback but I'm not bothered by it. Some may feel differently.
I'm not sure if mine has been modified but I do know they go thru the rod tubes as everyone in a while a rod gets hung up. Frankly, I'd rather have it be an open compartment instead of tubes but the locker does the trick just fine for me. I don't keep all my rods in there. usually just trolling gear, a spare casting rod, and some smaller walleye rods. The rods I know I'm going to use usually go in the back of the truck instead of storage.
Happy shopping.
Jono
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Location: minocqua, wi. | owning a 692 is worth going to telescoping rods or putting them in your truck.
more than one way to skin a cat |
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Location: Contrarian Island | rod locker storage? what's that....filled mine w/ planos... ; ) rods are meant to be used...not stored |
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Location: Syracuse, Indiana | Thanks for the info. I plan to "test drive" the rod locker with an 8' rod when I see the boat in person. I don't like to have too many rods out on the deck while fishing, but also don't like leaving them at home, hence my need for rod storage. I also bet this boat would be sweet with extra bait storage/deck space in the rear. |
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| Just make sure that that model does not have a ficht on it. Them were the model years that bankrupt OMC. |
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | Ya, I try to keep the rods on the deck to a minimum too. I usually have two out.
Be sure to spend time sitting in passenger seat too and ask yourself about the knee/leg room. My '99 is a little tight because they shifted the seat forward to make room for the livewell. the driver side is better. I am assuming this is the same in the '98s.
The bigger guys who fish out of my boat *always* make comments about the passenger side console. They can adjust though. I bought the 692 with my wife in mind, fits her just fine but big guys will make comments. The biggest guest I've had in my boat runs about 6'4" and around mid 200#s. I'm 5'10"/165# and I don't have a problem with it.
Jono
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Location: Syracuse, Indiana | I appreciate the "size" issue. The only reason I am considering a dual console is my wife's comfort. That said, I am 6'4" and about 240, and won't buy if I don't fit. Thanks for the head's up. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | If the seat is too far forward, add a seat slide. Adjusts the seat back as far as 6". |
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Location: menasha wi 54952 | It will handle 8' rods without modification just not in every tube. I would not be afraid of a FICHT that is still around. I have a 98 150HP that has had all the updates and has NEVER had any problem. Make sure you get the computer printout on any used motor and you will know what you are buying. |
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | Hi Steve. That is a great suggestion but I'm literally out of room. The passenger seat is up against the livewell tank. Wish I could get it back just 3" more.
A bit of a design issue with this boat but love the big livewell and the large front deck.
Jono
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| I have a 98 692.
1. I removed the rod tubes. (15 minute job if you are slow)
2. Remove the front dash-panel.
3. Use a Fein multi-master type tool and remove some of the expanding foam that Ranger puts in there.
4. Re-install front dash-panel.
5. Install rods up to 8-foot 9-inches in lenth.
Yes I have 8-6's in my 692... 3 of them to be exact. Only rod I own that won't fit in it is my 9-foot bucktail rod.
Remove the rod tubes and you will absolutely love your rod locker. Suggest using rod sleeves. My wife sewed some up for me but you can buy them about anywhere.
I'll log into the site and post a photo in next post. |
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Location: Eau Claire, WI | 692 Rod locker with 8-6's and a host of other rods.
Other than the new Tuffy rod locker, this is the best rod storage I've ever had in any boat.
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