Ranger R71... anyone have any information?

[Waterfoul]

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.

[Cy]

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

[Waterfoul]

The boat's at D&R Cy... I'm hoping to get there early enough to at least check it out.

Miike

[Cheetam]

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.

[Cy]

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

[Pkleppert]

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

[Waterfoul]

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