I'm looking at a 1996 Ranger R71 with a 2001 Merc 115 on it. I need to stay in this size range due to my tow vehicle and garage size. How does this boat handle choppy water? What kind of speeds should I expect? How long a rod fits in the rod locker? I'm currently running a Tracker Pro 17 so the length is the same but the boat styles are vastly different. Is there more deckspace on the R71? How about the beam?
Thanks fellas.
Mike.
Call Ranger, they should be able to give you all the specs on the boat. When I bought my Javelin, I called Stratos and they gave all the information I needed.
Cy
The boat's at D&R Cy... I'm hoping to get there early enough to at least check it out.
Miike
I don't know how accurate this info is, but I found this online:
Length - 17'1"
Width - 83"
130 hp max
1125 lbs hull wght
24 gallon fuel capacity
I don't know what rod lengths you could store, but I'm guessing under 7' unless it has a center rod locker, then you might be able to squeeze a 7' in there.
Cool. You should check this boat out. The price is right and you could offer them $1000 less than that. I know it is bigger then you want, I think your Ford will handle it, you might not be able to get it in the garage. I will tell you from personal experience in a couple years you will be wanting a bigger boat anyway.
http://www.michigancreditors.com/_stacked/w12_26C797.htm
I bought my boat from here and got a good buy on it.
Cy
Mike, the R-71 is a great boat and would be the best boat you can get in that size and price range. Rod box is 7' and if you have any more questions give me a call.
Pat Kleppert
Ranger Boats
(269) 207-4864
Well thanks guys... but the dealer sold it the morning of the day I was supposed to go look at it!
Pat... find me another one in that price range in Michigan!!
Mike