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Old 12-02-2016, 12:27 PM
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On the ocean boat I added a removable canvas top to the back. Now we just find a small cove, toss the anchor anywhere we want and camp right on the water.
Lodges want $250-$350 night ea. save way more cash to spend on fuel, gear and bait. Best experience ever!!
That's how we roll. ^^^

Nice rig warriorboy, I to am addicted to the west coast.

I want to install a rear steering station this winter. Right now I have a remote steering (Panther I think)for the rear kicker that I control with a key fab it moves to slow for my liking.

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Old 12-02-2016, 12:28 PM
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Well nothing new on my Ranger other than I sold it which was very painful. Left coast way more enjoyable than our lakes. Best fishin boat I have ever had..
I love the Rangers, I think that a 620 will likely be my next boat!
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Old 12-02-2016, 12:32 PM
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I love the Rangers, I think that a 620 will likely be my next boat!
When I bought my Ranger I got a smoking deal. Now a days with the dollar they are priced just stupid. Guys that have them usually take super care of them so if you can find one a few years old you may save yourself some cash.
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Old 12-02-2016, 12:36 PM
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When I bought my Ranger I got a smoking deal. Now a days with the dollar they are priced just stupid. Guys that have them usually take super care of them so if you can find one a few years old you may save yourself some cash.
I don't think any of the tournament grade walleye boats in fiberglass are cost effective. The 250/300hp outboards are a significant percentage of the cost and they are based on the US dollar.

I would be looking for one a few years old anyways, I hate buying toys new or financing them.
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Old 12-02-2016, 12:36 PM
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That's how we roll. ^^^

Nice rig warriorboy, I to am addicted to the west coast.

I want to install a rear steering station this winter. Right now I have a remote steering (Panther I think)for the rear kicker that I control with a key fab it moves to slow for my liking.

D, I don't know if there is an accurate word to describe it! It seems to be some kind of addictive, compulsive, boating, sight seeing, fishing disorder!! Either way I sure am glad I came down with it!! And so are my friends..
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Old 12-02-2016, 01:25 PM
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That's how we roll. ^^^

Nice rig warriorboy, I to am addicted to the west coast.

I want to install a rear steering station this winter. Right now I have a remote steering (Panther I think)for the rear kicker that I control with a key fab it moves to slow for my liking.

I really like those west coast boats. Someday...

I've got one of these on my boat and I've very happy with it. Lock to lock steering is electric bow mount quick and very responsive.

http://powrtran.com/store/products/category/the-python/

Any time you're trying to steer with the kicker the boat overall will be pretty slow to react though, and the longer and heavier the boat, the worse it will be.
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Old 12-03-2016, 11:16 AM
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Default Not new for next year, Just a few cosmetics

Its got the new style sea deck flooring, amazing and not slippery, great to walk bare foot on, Also Airwave pedestal seat bases, By far the best on the market.
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Old 12-03-2016, 11:18 AM
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Its got the new style sea deck flooring, amazing and not slippery, great to walk bare foot on, Also Airwave pedestal seat bases, By far the best on the market.


Beautiful! Are you in Alberta? Do we have a Yarcraft dealer local or did you import?


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Old 12-03-2016, 11:25 AM
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Default Dealer River Runner Recreation

Im in cold Lake, Dealer is in Taber AB, If you ever wanna look deeper or a ride let me know.
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Old 12-03-2016, 11:29 AM
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Im in cold Lake, Dealer is in Taber AB, If you ever wanna look deeper or a ride let me know.


Also, is that the limited 400r Verado?


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Old 12-03-2016, 11:32 AM
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[QUOTE=shell_guy;3405601]Also, is that the limited 400r Verado?
Nope, Just a white 400, and I got a friend to build the decals in green
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Old 12-03-2016, 11:34 AM
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Also, is that the limited 400r Verado?

Nope, Just a white 400, and I got a friend to build the decals in green


Well she looks awesome! Have you had it on the water yet? High 60's I am guessing.


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Old 12-03-2016, 11:45 AM
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up to 74 71+ anytime don't matter the load
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Old 12-03-2016, 11:46 AM
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That's awesome!


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Old 12-03-2016, 12:37 PM
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Default 2017 Firefish Center Console

New river toy
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Old 12-03-2016, 12:48 PM
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Old 12-03-2016, 12:53 PM
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2016 Warrior V208/350 Verado.

My to do/to buy list before spring -

- Custom snap on travel cover.

- Bimini top.

- Test a couple more props. The new Bravo 1 LT looks promising, and the Rev4 is always a good option.

It's not even fully frozen yet and I can hardly wait for open water season!
A 20 pitch reworked rev 4 maybe a 21, or a reworked 22 bravo I bet would get you close, Just a guess, Keep us updated on the Bravo LT, I would like to try one next year also, I really like the covers that action in Calgary did for my boat for snap covers,
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Old 12-05-2016, 06:37 AM
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A 20 pitch reworked rev 4 maybe a 21, or a reworked 22 bravo I bet would get you close, Just a guess, Keep us updated on the Bravo LT, I would like to try one next year also, I really like the covers that action in Calgary did for my boat for snap covers,
The worked Rev4 is the top of my list. I think I'm going to start there given what I'm hearing about the availability and price of the Bravo LT.

I'll have to check out Action, I was planning to go to Sew-Wut.
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Old 12-05-2016, 08:42 AM
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Bought a Lund Impact 1850 XS last spring and thoroughly enjoyed it. Hoping to find a Helix 10 on sale (with the Gen 2's coming out) and moving my Helix 9 SI up to the bow, linking the two, and having the transducer on the Terrova networked into the pair.

Hit some rocks at Pigeon on Thanksgiving weekend and had to replace my prop before winterizing. I put a Nemesis 4 blade on instead of the 3 blade factory that was on it. Eager to see if there is a difference in performance.



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Old 12-05-2016, 09:11 AM
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I put a Nemesis 4 blade on instead of the 3 blade factory that was on it. Eager to see if there is a difference in performance.
I'm guessing you'll be very impressed by the performance of the 4 blade.

I'd never go back to a 3 blade. The 4 blade gives you increased hole shot, more overall lifting power (not just bow lift), better low speed handling/throttle response, increased cruising mpg, and in most cases, roughly the same WOT speeds. The biggest advantage is in handling. The 4 blade just grips the water so much better in all conditions.

Going to a 4 blade prop is like 4X4 for your boat.
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Old 12-05-2016, 09:22 AM
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The worked Rev4 is the top of my list. I think I'm going to start there given what I'm hearing about the availability and price of the Bravo LT.

I'll have to check out Action, I was planning to go to Sew-Wut.
I took Caseys boat to sewut, I prefer action, Hes done the last 2 boats for me, To bad u weren't closer this way u could test the 20 & 21 rev 4 that been reworked.
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Old 12-05-2016, 09:23 AM
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Bought a Lund Impact 1850 XS last spring and thoroughly enjoyed it. Hoping to find a Helix 10 on sale (with the Gen 2's coming out) and moving my Helix 9 SI up to the bow, linking the two, and having the transducer on the Terrova networked into the pair.

Hit some rocks at Pigeon on Thanksgiving weekend and had to replace my prop before winterizing. I put a Nemesis 4 blade on instead of the 3 blade factory that was on it. Eager to see if there is a difference in performance.



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With all due respect to the guys drooling over the giant sea-craft boat earlier in this thread, THIS boat right here is my dream boat (altho, I'd prefer tiller to wheel). 90hp Merc on the back of a 18-20ft Lund.....ripping around ManTario Shield lakes. What more does a guy need in life? Great boat, Sam!
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Old 12-05-2016, 09:24 AM
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My new baby.

Brand new 2015 Alumacraft Dominator 185 with 135HO Evinrude E-tec
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Only got out a few times but absolutely love love love it.
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Old 12-05-2016, 09:25 AM
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I'm guessing you'll be very impressed by the performance of the 4 blade.

I'd never go back to a 3 blade. The 4 blade gives you increased hole shot, more overall lifting power (not just bow lift), better low speed handling/throttle response, increased cruising mpg, and in most cases, roughly the same WOT speeds. The biggest advantage is in handling. The 4 blade just grips the water so much better in all conditions.

Going to a 4 blade prop is like 4X4 for your boat.
I read a lot about 4 blade props. Seems like most guys go with SS, but I couldn't argue with the price of this one ($130). Hoping that it helps the motor stay hooked up when pulling skiers out of the water. I slalom behind mine and the wife couldn't pin it for a deepwater start or the motor would cavitate. Thinking a 4 blade should help keep things hooked up a little better.

I had good top speed with my 3 blade 19P. Top was 48.5 mph on GPS with the kicker and 24V trolling motor batteries. If I added two more adults and three kids it dropped to 47.3 mph. I was pretty happy with that.

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Old 12-05-2016, 09:28 AM
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With all due respect to the guys drooling over the giant sea-craft boat earlier in this thread, THIS boat right here is my dream boat (altho, I'd prefer tiller to wheel). 90hp Merc on the back of a 18-20ft Lund.....ripping around ManTario Shield lakes. What more does a guy need in life? Great boat, Sam!
Thanks Poppa! And that's a 150 4 stroke and 9.9 ProKicker on the back of this one. My last boat was a single console with a 90hp 2 stroke Yamaha. This thing blows it out of the water!

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Old 12-05-2016, 04:07 PM
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Walleye Dude and Verado eyes, I was just wondering what would be a ball park cost for a snap down travel tarp for a Ranger 620 with double bubbles from Sew-Wut or Action? I should have one made for the spring. I've got a Sew-Wut snap down travel tarp on a Crestliner 172 TS that must be 16 years old now and is still in pretty good shape. Excellent quality, but they must be pricey nowadays.
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Old 12-05-2016, 04:46 PM
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Walleye Dude and Verado eyes, I was just wondering what would be a ball park cost for a snap down travel tarp for a Ranger 620 with double bubbles from Sew-Wut or Action? I should have one made for the spring. I've got a Sew-Wut snap down travel tarp on a Crestliner 172 TS that must be 16 years old now and is still in pretty good shape. Excellent quality, but they must be pricey nowadays.
1500-2000 that's topgun material,
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Old 12-05-2016, 05:00 PM
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Sounds not too bad. Do they install the snaps on the boat as well?
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Old 12-05-2016, 05:08 PM
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Sounds not too bad. Do they install the snaps on the boat as well?
Yes
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Getting close now, anyone have any new updates?

I just picked up a new to me 1775 ProV Tournament edition, boat is a 2001 but has been stored inside since new and only has 120 hours on it. Pics are coming but do not have it home yet.
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