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  Updated 11/1/09

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09 Ranger Z520 26" Merc prop, 10" Ranger hydraulic jackplate,   Tj620bass - VA
09 250 Merc MinnKota 101# TM. "This is my dream Ranger, excellent  
            Pro XS fishing machine, very comfortable at top speeds."  
08 Ranger 188VX 22" Raker, Humminbird 767, MinnKota 70#.  Jc2bg - OH
08 150 Evinrude    
03 Ranger 195VX 25" Tempest, 6" jackplate.  OffByOne - IL
03 200 Merc    PHOTO
90 Ranger 391V 25" prop, 10" jackplate. "Just bought this Ranger (10/09).  Woodard17 - TN
92 200 Yamaha    
93 Ranger 363V 25" Tempest, 6" T&H jackplate, Lowrance LCX27,  Sheriff1550 - ON
97 175 Merc EFI Humminbird 787, MinnKota Maxxum 80#.  PHOTO
  Propshaft is 4.25" below the pad. 67 mph @ 5900 rpm  
Updated 11/1/09...... (gps). "Updated to a 25 Tempest wot 5900 rpm, 67 mph   
  gps. This Ranger is a keeper."  
05 Ranger Z21 25" Yamaha T1, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance HDS7,  Workin2fish - MS
05 250 Yamaha HDS8, Motorguide Digital 36V. 72 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps).  
90 Ranger 350V Lowrance X67C front, Lowrance 527 rear, Motorguide  Hawghunter 2 - LA
90 150 Yamaha Digital Tour 82#. Propshaft is 4" below the pad.   
  62.4 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). "I just purchased (9/09) my  
  first Ranger with only 109 original hours on this beauty.  
  Mint condition, White hull w/Black Pearl carpt and seats   
  with Raspberry trim, all original. Very nice boat and I love it.  
  Gonna enjoy it a long time."  
08 Ranger Z520 26" Fury, 10" Atlas hydraulic, Lowrance 520's bow and  Mike P - GA
09 250 Merc console, Motorguide Digital Tour 109#. 74.3 mph @ 6000  
            Pro XS rpm (gps). "Just got the Ranger in April '09, it's my first  
  Ranger, have been running Bullets. I really like the fishability  
  the Ranger has and ride. Have had several small issues with  
  the boat but Ranger has been good about correcting them.  
  Love the Ranger. Added 2 Power Poles and a passenger  
  side console last month too!"  
09 Ranger Z520 8" Bob's hydraulic, Humminbird 997, Vexilar flasher,  Terry B - AR
09 250 Yamaha MinnKota 101# TM.  
90 Ranger 391V 25" Tempest, 6" CMC, Lowrance LMS 335, Eagle  Rangerman - TN
09 200 Merc FishElite 80, Motorguide Tour Edition 82#. Propshaft is 2.5"  
  below the pad.  72 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). "Great dry ride  
  and fast for a barge."  
06 Ranger 188 VS 23" Yamaha, Lowrance X135, 520C, MinnKota Maxxum.  Flyingwillie - GA
06 175 Yamaha    
77 Ranger 185 Eagle electronics, MinnKota TM. "This is in mostly original  TheSharkMan - IN
89 150 Merc condition. For a '77 it was a peach and I got a great deal on  
            Black Max it."  
03 Ranger 519VS 25" Fury, 6" Rite Hite, Lowrance 520C, X135, Motorguide  Byron C - OR
03 200 Evinrude 109# Tour. Propshaft is 2.5" below the pad.   PHOTO   PHOTO
            E-Tec 69.8 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "2 guys, 2 half fuel tanks and  
  full livewell."  
93 Ranger 377V 26" Raker, Lowrance X47, Eagle Cuda 350, MinnKota Edge  ScottyH - MI
92 150 Johnson 50 mph @ 4200 rpm (speedo). "Just bought boat August 09,   
  looking to get new prop to fix rpms and top speed."  
08 Ranger 178DVX 21" Merc Revolution, Lowrance 522, 135, MinnKota TM.  Eric M - IN
08 150 Merc Opti 58 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps).  
93 Ranger 354V Lowrance X135, Motorguide TM. "Love my Ranger. In the  Rick - SC
93 150 Johnson progress of updating TM and electronics."  
06 Ranger Z21 25" Raker, 10" jackplate, Lowrance X135, HDS,   Bigdaddytfb - ON
06 225 Evinrude MinnKota 80#. Propshaft is 3" below the pad. 62 mph @  
  5300 rpm (gps). "Looking for the right prop."  
96 Ranger Sport R70 18" Raker, Humminbird 997 si, Lowrance LCX 18c,  JLeary - AL
96 115 Johnson MinnKota Maxxum 74#. 49 mph @ 6500 rpm (gps).  
  "This is a great starter boat and it's great on gas."  
85 Ranger 370V High Five prop, Lowrance LCX-15MT's (2),  Kelster1574 - CA
86 175 Merc Motorguide Digital Tour Edition.  
93 Ranger 374V Hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance HDS8, Johnson TM.  KY374v - KY
93 150 Johnson    PHOTO   PHOTO
     PHOTO   PHOTO
06 Ranger 188VS Merc prop, Humminbird 797si, 747, Motorguide TM.  Prmbanks - MS
06 175 Merc "I would like some info from guys who have a similar setup.  
  This is my first Ranger! Don't know "jack" about setting up a   
  boat."  
90 Ranger 391V Turbo 2+2 prop, Humminbird TCR ID-1, LCR 4x6,   Jfvr - TN
90 GT150 Johnson Dimension 3 Scan 120, Motorguide Brute.  
09 Ranger 198VX 25" Yamaha, 8" Slidemaster, Humminbird 997, 797,  Ecarroll62 - MO
09 200 Yamaha MinnKota Maxxum 80#. Propshaft is 1" below the pad.  PHOTO   PHOTO
Updated 10/12/09....... 70.2 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
07 Ranger 519VX 25" Tempest, 6" CMC hydraulic, Lowrance 332C w/GPS,  Shannon - WI
     Tour Edition X135, MinnKota Max Pro 80#. Propshaft is 3.25" below  
07 200 Merc Opti the pad."  
84 Ranger 350V 24" Rapture, 7" Walker jackplate, Eagle electronics,  Rick M - VA
83 150 Merc Motorguide TM. 62 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). "Has 3 fuel  PHOTO
  tanks holding total of 50 gals. Two 14's in the rear and a   
  22 under the bench seat."  
77 Ranger  18" Quicksilver SS, MinnKota 565.  40 mph @ 4200 rpm.  Chinookfe - LA
     Fish-N-Play    PHOTO   PHOTO
77 170 Mercruiser    PHOTO   PHOTO
06 Ranger Z20 25" Yamaha, 10" Slidemaster. Propshaft is 2.5" below pad.  Norm - LA
06 225 Yamaha 72.7 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
    VMax HPDI    
81 Ranger 335V Walker jackplate.  Cootertwo - FL
85 150 Merc    
09 Ranger Z520 Manual jackplate, Humminbird electronics, MinnKota TM.  Scullee - ON
09 250 Evinrude "My new Ranger Z520 finally arrived. Just under the wire too  PHOTO   PHOTO
             HO as bass season opens on Sat.June 27th. Can't wait to git 'er  
  wet!"  
06 Ranger Z20 26" Raker II, 8" jackplate, Humminbird 797, 788,   Scott - GA
06 225 Evinrude MinnKota 101#. Propshaft is 2.5" below the pad.   
  68.5 mph (gps). "Boat is new to me, still working on set-up."  
07 Ranger 178VS Viper prop, Lowrance X135, MinnKota Maxxum 55SC.  Rangerbass19 - PA
07 115 Evinrude 45 mph (speedo). "Will update shortly. Don't know the rpms  
  exactly and I'll post pictures. This is a great boat and is   
  perfect for anyone who wants the best bass boat in the world  
  yet doesn't want to pay $60,000. for a bigger model."  
85 Ranger 350V Lowrance LMS332's (2), Motorguide Tour Digital 82#,  85-350V - ON
91 115 Johnson 40 mph GPS. "Purchased this boat in '95 and it was bare  
  bones, no TM, no electronics, livewells were not hooked up,  
  nothing. I've since put on 3 different trolling motors, reworked  
  the Lowrance units, hooked up the livewells, purchased a   
  new butt seat, a new rear seat and eBayed 2 matching bench  
  seats. I've attached rod savers on the front deck. I think I can  
  get a few more years out of her yet. I'm eyeing up a 03 to 06  
  520 or 521 next year so if you are selling let me know."  
85 Ranger 350V Renegade prop, hydraulic jackplate, Motorguide TM.  Bill S - MA
85 150 Evinrude    
08 Ranger Z520 25" Tempest Plus, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance LMS522C  Cmclairday2 - AR
08 250 Merc Opti X135, MinnKota Maxxum Pro 101#. "Working on my setup."  
            Pro XS    
96 Ranger 462VS 23" Tempest, hydraulic jackplate, Humminbird 47 3D,  GWH610 - FL
09 175 Merc MinnKota TM. 64 mph (speedo).   
86 Ranger 350V 23" Quicksilver, Powerlift hydraulic, Lowrance 510C,  Nathan - NY
86 150 Merc Humminbird 135, Motorguide Pro 71#. Propshaft is between  
  3 and 5" below pad. 73 mph (gps).  
08 Ranger 188VX 23" Yamaha, 5" CMC Powerlift, Humminbird electronics,  Gmj72 - FL
07 150 Yamaha MinnKota Maxxum Pro. Propshaft is 2.5" below the pad.  
             VMax 59/59 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). "Looking for best engine  
  height. Good holeshote but would love to break 60 mph."  
93 Ranger 481VS Lowrance 322s, MinnKota 70#. "Just purchased (3/09),   MGEOD - AL
93 175 Merc going to try to get it setup. Not sure what kind of prop, it's a   
  5 blade and I don't have a jackplate. I will add after I figure  
  out what I need."  
08 Ranger Z520 25" Yamaha T1, 8" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance X28, 520C,  Rick M - MD
08 250 Yamaha MinnKota 101#. 74 mph (gps). "This is the fastest Ranger I've  
            HPDI ever been in. Perfect setup. Huge front deck with plenty of  
  storage. Good rough water ride. A big difference from my  
  518VX."  
07 Ranger Z19 25" Yamaha, 6" Rite Hite. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad.  LuvmyZ19 - MS
07 225 Yamaha 68.7 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps).  
97 Ranger Comanche Lowrance electronics, Motorguide TM.   Bass Rowe - MI
     DVS    
94 150 Johnson    
08 Ranger Z520 Hydraulic jackplate, Humminbird 997c2, 797c2,  Bass Slayer - OR
08 250 Evinrude ETec MinnKota Fortrex. 74 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).  
95 Ranger R72 24" Quicksilver II, PowerLift jackplate, Eagle Fish Elite 540,  Alex - AR
95 115 Merc Fish Mark 320, Motorguide TM. 48 mph @ 4800 rpm (gps).  
  "I am going to try a 21" prop to see if I can get more rpm/  
  mph. Has anyone else gone from a 24" prop to a 21" and   
  gained?"  
02 Ranger 519VX 25" Yamaha, Humminbird 798, 777, MinnKota 80#.  Slimshad - IN
02 200 Yamaha 68 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). New wheels 4/20/09.  PHOTO  
94 Ranger 487VS 27" Tempest, Lowrance 520C, X94, MinnKota 74#.  Craisim - NC
94 200 Mariner EFI 65 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps).  
92 Ranger 451V 22" High Five, manual jackplate, Humminbird Matrix 97,  Adam Duff Sr - TX
92 150 Merc Matrix 67, Motorguide 45#. 53 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps).  
            Black Max "I would like to find a prop to get more top end and find out  
  what the max rpm is for this motor?"  
86 Ranger 390 25" Trophy, 6" CMC hydraulic, Humminbird 997 si,  Bassbanditt - MD
98 200 Merc EFI MinnKota Max 80#. "Just gettin' her ready, can't wait till she  
  is fully functional."  
89 Ranger 361V Lowrance X16, Bluewater Pro 1240A, MinnKota TM.  Shasta - UT
96 175 Merc "Just bought (4/17/09) and need information about things  
  boat offers, and how to operate electronics, etc."  
06 Ranger Z20 25" Tempest, Lowrance electronics, MinnKota Maxxum Pro  RangerQuazi - IN
06 225 Merc Opti 80# TM.  
88 Ranger 350V 24" Raker, Lowrance LMS 332C, MinnKota 70#.  Comanche22 - FL
88 150 Evinrude 57 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
04 Ranger 521VX 27" Yamaha, 6" Rite Hite, Lowrance 520C, 510C,  Mark & Ray - OH
04 250 Yamaha MinnKota 101#. Propshaft is 2" below the pad.  PHOTO
             VMax 78 mph @ 6100 rpm (gps). "Boat still chinewalks at full trim!"  
09 Ranger Z520 26" Fury, Atlas hydraulic, Humminbird 997, 798,  Joey W - FL
09 250XS Merc MinnKota Fortrex 101#. 74.1 mph @ 5750 rpm (gps).  
  "Loaded with 4 batteries, power pole, 2 people, 52 gallons  
  of fuel and all fishing equipment."  
96 Ranger 354XT OMC prop. "New to me, no numbers yet."  Thebear13 - MS
96 150 Evinrude    PHOTO
09 Ranger Z522 24" Fury, 10" jackplate, Lowrance HDS 10, HDS 8,  WJHall - MO
09 300 Merc MinnKota Fortrex.  71 mph @ 6100 rpm (gps).   
86 Ranger 370V 24" Trophy, 6" Turbo, Humminbird 393 GPS,   Drone370V - CA
86 175 Merc 2 Eagle 400's, Motorguide Brute 67#. Propshaft is 3.25"  PHOTO   PHOTO
            Black Max below the pad. 61 mph @ 5900 rpm(gps).   PHOTO   PHOTO
07 Ranger 178VS 19" Yamaha, Lowrance 520C, 135, MinnKota 80#.  Blueranger - OK
06 150 Yamaha 61 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). "4 stroke Yamaha with Ranger  
            4 Stroke quality makes this boat my best boat ever."  
90 Ranger 330V Manual jackplate, Motorguide Pro Series 70#.  Bigwrench - VA
92 120 Evinrude 53 mph (speedo).  
08 Ranger Z520 23" Raker, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance LMS320C's (2),  Brent B - OK
08 250HO Evinrude MinnKota 101# w/lift assist. 74 mph @ 6000 rpm.  
87 Ranger 373V 23" prop, Lowrance X15, Interphase Echo200,   Old373guy - CA
87 150 Yamaha MinnKota Fortrex 80#.  
03 Ranger 521VX 25" Tempest, jackplate, Lowrance LCX 28cHD, LCX27c,  Tokeye - TX
08 250 Merc Motorguide 82#. Motor is 1.5" above the transom.  
  73 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).  
06 Ranger 188VS 21" Yamaha, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 5200C's (2),  Desmith962 - FL
06 150 Yamaha Lowrance X136's (2), MinnKota 87#.   PHOTO 
  61 mph @ 6100 rpm (gps).  
09 Ranger 188VX Lowrance 520C, X135, MinnKota Max 80#  Love2fish23 - LA
08 175 Merc ProXS    
95 Ranger R70 Sport Lowrance electronics, Motorguide Brute.  Degolier - WI
95 115 Merc    
07 Ranger 178VS 21" Viper prop, Lowrance X135, MinnKota Maxxum.  Rangerbass19 - PA
07 115 Evinrude Propshaft is 1" above the transom. 48 mph @ 5700 rpm  
  (gps). "This boat is so incredible. I can't wait to get my next  
  178VS. I recommend it to everyone. Ranger Builds the Best!  
  I don't think there is quite enough prop though.  
  Going to experiment. Photos to come."  
05 Ranger 185VS 25" Fury, 6" T-H Marine jackplate, Humminbird 797si,  Cooter185 - AL
05 150 Yamaha Garmin 250, MinnKota 74#. 62 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
  "Thanks to Randy @ Bucks Island for setting up jackplate  
  and prop selection, picked up additional 6 mph."  
87 Ranger 360V Lowrance LMS 522C, Zercom, MinnKota 54#.  JH17778 - SC
87 175 Mariner 65 mph (speedo).  
08 Ranger 2250 SS Merc prop, Humminbird 797c2 SI combo NVB,  Glenng6 - PA
08 250 Merc Humminbird 323, MinnKota Fortrex.   
99 Ranger 518SVX 25" Tempest Plus, 6" CMC, Lowrance 520C, X65,  200opti - KY
99 200 Merc Opti MinnKota Maxxum. Propshaft is 3.25" below the pad.  
  70-72 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
04 Ranger 522VX Lowrance LCX 19C, X135. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad.  Wingxtrdd - TX
04 300 Yamaha 72 mph (gps).  
97 Ranger R 72 22" Laser II, Lowrance X45's (2), MinnKota TM.  Gordy - WI
97 115 Merc Motor is 1" off the transom. 51 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  PHOTO
08 Ranger 188VS 23" Yamaha Pro, 8" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 520, I30,  Rangerfreak - FL
08 175 Yamaha MinnKota Max 80#. 63 mph (gps).  
             HPDI    
91 Ranger 364 Laser II, 6" Six Shooter jackplate, Lowrance X85,   Crimsonpride40 - AL
91 150 Merc XR4 Eagle 120, OMC TM. 61 mph @ 5500 rpm. "First boat,   
  first Ranger and I love it. Minor projects to come; electronics,  
  new TM, carpet, prop redone, Opti ProXS and a 10"   
  jackplate. I love my baby Ranger!!"  
08 Ranger Z20 25" Tempest, 10" jackplate, Humminbird 787c's (2),  LNike - ON
08 225 Merc MinnKota TM. 70.9 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  PHOTO
00 Ranger 520DVX 25" Tempest Plus, Lowrance, Garmin 162, MinnKota 101#.  Fishfarm - FL
00 225 Merc Opti Propshaft is 3" below the pad. 69.6 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
86 Ranger 335V 23" Quicksilver, Humminbird Matrix 55 GPS/fishfinder,  WinterParkBass - FL
86 135 Merc Eagle Cuda 168EX, Motorguide Brute 55#.  
            Black Max 55 mph @ 5250 rpm (gps). "Installed an SE300 sport  
  hydrafoil and lost several mph (ouch) but boat planes easily  
  at remarkable lower speeds, improved the holeshot, and most  
  importantly seems to hold the nose rock steady in really  
  rough water thus improving the ride and speed in bad  
  conditions."  
  Updated 9/5/09...... "Took BBC advice and raised motor just one inch to get foil  
  up level or fraction above water surface on plane and gained  
  back top end mph. Small adjustment, big reward. Thanks."  
84 Ranger 350V Hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance 520C, Motorguide 12/24V.  Firestopper069 - KY
84 150 Merc    
04 Ranger 620VS 6" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 104C, X19C, X135,  Brad J - TX
04 225 Evinrude HO Global Map 5300, MinnKota 101#. 63.4 mph @ 5600 rpm  
  (gps).  
83 Ranger 372V Hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance electronics, MinnKota All  Patrick - CA
95 150 Merc Terrain TM.   
94 Ranger 487VS Lowrance 111C, 520C, Motorguide Tour 109#.  Big Bass Man - MS
97 200 Mariner    
08 Ranger Z520 10" jackplate, Lowrance LMS Color GPS fishfinders,  Nick Miller - NC
08 250 Evinrude MinnKota 80#. 76 mph (gps).  PHOTO
            E-Tec    
91 Ranger 485V 23" Yamaha M, Lowrance 520, Motorguide TM.  Homexcellence - OH
91 150 Yamaha 56.9 mph (gps).  
04 Ranger 519VX 24" PowerTech, 6" CMC hydraulic, Garmin 160's (2),  Alton - OK
04 200 Evinrude HO MinnKota 101#. 65 mph @ 5300 rpm (gps).  
98 Ranger R71 23" Laser II, Lowrance LCX27C, 332C, Motorguide Tour  Racefan - PA
98 115 Merc 80#. 46 mph @ 5100 rpm (gps).  PHOTO
85 Ranger 330V 14" Yamaha, 5.5 CMC hydraulic, Lowrance X5, X4.  Thoms715 - TX
85 90 Yamaha Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad.  
09 Ranger Z522 25" Tempest, 12" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance LCX28HD,  Ranger Z522 - IN
09 250 Merc L520C, Motorguide Digital 109#. "After break-in I'll update  PHOTO
  specifics."  
01 Ranger 200C 23" Yamaha, Lowrance 25C, 27C, MinnKota Terrova 80#  Esoxfly - MI/AK
01 200 Yamaha 60" TM. 41 mph @ 4600 rpm (rev limited).  PHOTO   PHOTO
     PHOTO
84 Ranger 392V 24" Fury, 10" Bob's hydraulic, MinnKota Fortrex 101#.  Az River Rat - AZ
08 225 Evinrude HO 75.3 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps). "Two year restore on this boat."  
84 Ranger 375V 21" Laser II, 5.5" CMC jackplate, Eagle 480's (2).  Z-Reel - SD
84 150 Merc Motorguide 775 36V. 55 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  PHOTO
96 Ranger 488VS 24" Tempest, 6" jackplate, Lowrance LCX 17M GPS,  Jbpainter - VT
98 200 Merc EFI LMS 332C GPS, Humminbird 797si, MinnKota 80# TM.  
  65.3 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). "New boat to me (10/1/08), so   
  far so good, can't wait until next spring."  
95 Ranger 492VS 25" Tempest, 6" Ranger jackplate, Garmin 160, Humminbird  Outlawangler - CA
99 300 Merc  997, MinnKota 101#. 74.2 mph @ 5700 rpm. "Simon   PHOTO
            ProMax Motorsports 300 Pro Max. Still working out the prop and   
   Updated Feb 25/09...... correct setup after installing the Simon Motorsports Pro Max.   
  More to follow...."  
01 Ranger 520DVX 25" Tempest Plus, Eagle 640C, Motorguide TM.   Wotman - TX
01 225 Merc Opti Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. 71 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps).  
08 Ranger 178VX 23" Tempest, Lowrance X135, LMS-520C, MinnKota TM.  DSteedsman - AL
08 150 Merc 53 mph @ 5140 rpm (gps).  
09 Ranger Z520 26" Fury, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance LCX38HD, Motorguide  Bassin01 - VA
09 250 Merc Pro XS 109#. 75 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). "Only 3.5 hours. Ranger  
  hit a home run here. They called it Skeeter eater. Great boat."  
00 Ranger R83 VS 23" Merc, Lowrance LMS 520C, Garmin 240C, MinnKota  Kramersp - MN
00 175 Merc Maxxum.  66 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps).  
92 Ranger 361V 25" Tempest, 6" jackplate, Lowrance 520C, MinnKota  Seth D - TN
07 150 Merc Maxxum 70#.  63.5 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).  
86 Ranger 370V 23" Quicksilver, 6" jackplate, Humminbird 400TX,   Tournamentjunkie - SC
92 175 Merc XRi Motorguide Brute 765. 63 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps).  
  "Just bought the boat (Aug.08) and I love it! Also have a 25"  
  that I'm going to try and have plans on electronics and TM  
  motor upgrades. Just sold a 20' Astro to buy this one and I  
  don't regret it."  
02 Ranger 185VS Tempest, Lowrance LCX 18C, X125, Garmin 160,  Emerson73114 - AL
02 175 Merc EFI MinnKota Maxxum 65#. 63 mph (gps). "This is my second  
  boat, first Ranger and I love it."  
01 Ranger R73 21" Raker, Garmin 160, Humminbird 100SX, Motorguide.  Gerald - LA
97 115 Johnson 48 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
            FastStrike    
03 Ranger 520VX 6" Hydro hydraulic, Lowrance 520C, 510C, MinnKota 101.  Capp - OK
03 225 Yamaha 70 mph (gps).  
86 Ranger 373V 24" prop, 10" Power Lift, Eagle electronics, MinnKota TM.  AaronChristel - WA
86 150 Merc Propshaft is 4" below the pad. 55.6 mph (gps). "Changed   
  from a 21" aluminum to a 24" stainless and gained 6 mph.  
Updated 8/20/08.... Plus boat handles much stronger and gets out of hole  
  lightning fast. Maybe 25/26" in future?"  
07 Ranger Z-21 Yamaha VMax, Slidemaster hydraulic, Lowrance 522C,  Bassnmedic - GA
07 250 Yamaha X28C, MinnKota Maxxum Pro 101#. 71 mph @ 5500 rpm  
  (gps).  
90 Ranger 393V Humminbird 777c2's (2). 66 mph @ 5600 rpm (speedo).  Eric M - IN
90 200 Johnson GT "HELP ME!! I'm going crazy, changed prop, made a hell of  
  a difference, now when warmed up I have a miss on top end  
Updated 8/20/08...... wide open like I'm not getting any gas, is this a timing issue or  
  jets?"  
08 Ranger TR177 23" Merc, Lowrance X52. 44 mph @ 4980 rpm (gps).  Rod Martin - FL
08 115 Merc    PHOTO
00 Ranger 619 DVS Lowrance X125, LMS 350A, MinnKota Maxxum 74#.  Nanotech - SD
00 200 Merc Opti 55 mph (gps). "New to me thus far..."  PHOTO   PHOTO
     PHOTO
00 Ranger R83 25" Tempest Plus  PaBassfan - PA
00 175 Merc    
06 Ranger Z20 26" Raker II, MinnKota Max 101#. Propshaft is 3" below  LSUZ - LA
06 225 Evinrude the pad. 71 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps).  PHOTO   PHOTO
08 Ranger Z520 26" Tempest, 8" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 520C's (2),  Setdahkmac - VA
08 250 Merc ProXS MinnKota 101# Pro Maxxum. "Amazing best Ranger yet.  
  Email me for pics."  
84 Ranger 372V 23" Trophy Plus, Lowrance X85, Motorguide Tour.  Bassman502 - KY
84 150 Merc Propshaft is 3.75" below the pad. 56 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).  
  "Love my Ranger!"  
98 Ranger 519DVS 10" Detwiler hydraulic. 76 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps).  Clint W - LA
99 300 Mariner    
92 Ranger 372V 24" Shooter prop, Lowrance X85, X25, Motorguide TM.  Cowboyncountry - OK
92 150 Evinrude Bluewater LED's on deck & compartments, Optima batteries,  PHOTO
  3 bank Pro SE charger.  
91 Ranger 395VS Hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance 25, Humminbird, MinnKota  Deputylaw - FL
91 200 Merc 72# TM. 65 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).  
90 Ranger 362V 23" Raker, 6" Rite Hite, Humminbird 797 w/Interlink,  Crawfish - IN
00 150 Johnson Humminbird 717, MinnKota Maxxum 74# w/transducer.  
            Ficht Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. 61.7 mph (gps).  
Updated 8/20/08..... "Full of gas, 14 rods and all tackle with 1 person on board.  
  Need to start "tweaking" it...."  
08 Ranger Reata 21" Yamaha, Lowrance X52, Garmin GPSMap 60CSX,  MoultrieBass - SC
     186VS MinnKota PowerDrive V2. 58 mph @ 6000 rpm (speedo).  
07 150 Yamaha    
94 Ranger 392XT 27" Shooter. 62.3 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). "New boat to me  Trickyrick - NY
94 200 Johnson (father inlaw had let it sit for over 10 years). Cleaned it up  
  drained and replaced the fuel and cleaned the carbs. She is  
  running but not looking to make her more efficient."  
03 Ranger 520 25" prop, manual jackplate, Lowrance 520.  Ted Romero - OK
     Comanche    PHOTO
03 225 Yamaha    
86 Ranger 390V 25" Renegade, 10" Seahawk jackplate, Lowrance X85, X65,  390man - GA
96 150 Yamaha Motorguide 75#. 59 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). "Awesome  
             ProV boat, carpet and seat need to be replaced but hey, they are  
  22 years old. Do the math, new Ranger $30,000, new   
  carpet and seat $1000. Got to love Forrest!"  
00 Ranger 518DVX 25" Tempest, 6" Rite Hite, Lowrance 160, Humminbird  RBangs - MS
00 200 Merc Panorama, Motorguide TM. Propshaft is 3" below the pad.  PHOTO    PHOTO
  70 mph (gps).   
95 Ranger 488DVS Garmin 240, Humminbird Matrix 10, MinnKota Max 70#.  DesertEagle - IN
95 200 Merc    
97 Ranger 461VS 25" Quicksilver Lightspeed, Humminbird 585c, Eagle  Bucknbass - FL
97 150 Merc EFI Fishfinder 320, Motorguide wireless 55#.  
  Motor is 2.5" above the transom. 60 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
  "I got my Ranger April 2007, my first one and I love it!!"  
04 Ranger 522DVX 27" Yamaha, MinnKota TM.  Wingxtrdd - TX
04 300 Yamaha    PHOTO    PHOTO
84 Ranger 370V 23" Laser II, Humminbird 525's (2), Motorguide 67#.  Kenyeager - MS
84 150 Merc 55 mph @ 5700 rpm (speedo). "I just got this boat and I   
  love it. Rides and drives great, but I would like more speed.  
  I know I need another prop but not sure what prop to try.  
  Any suggestions, I know this motor only needs to turn 5500   
  rpms but with the Laser II it will turn 6000 rpms if I let it."  
08 Ranger 198VX 25" Yamaha, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance X135, LMS520C,  RobChik - CA
07 200 Yamaha MinnKota 101# Pro US. 68 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).  PHOTO    PHOTO
     VMax HPDI "Still trying to put some hours on the engine before messing  
  with height and prop. Great boat, fun to drive w/hot foot and  
  blinker trim."  
81 Ranger 1850V Lowrance flasher, Humminbird 4000, Motorguide Brute.  MadMatt61 - IN
82 150 Merc "It's new to me!!"  
93 Ranger 374V Spinelli prop, 2 Lowrance depth finders, Garmin GPS,  Ranger374v - NY
93 150 Merc Motorguide TM. 60 mph (gps). "This is my 3rd year with   
  this boat, yes it's 15 years old but it's pretty close to show  
  room quality."  
03 Ranger 519 26" Raker, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance X19, X28,  10killer - OK
03 200 Evinrude HO Motorguide Digital 82#. 75 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps).  
  "Couldn't believe it. My first 5 series boat and it lifts, not a   
  dog like the old series. Will see what it does when the water  
  warms up, the temp was 54. Had one full tank and all my  
  gear."  
00 Ranger 520VX 25" Tempest Plus, Lowrance 520C, X96, Motorguide Tour  Ridge Runner20 - CA
00 225 Merc Edition 67#. Propshaft is 4" below the pad. 71.1 mph @  
            Optimax 5700 rpm (gps). "Finally got the motor squared away and   
  I'm very pleased with the performance. This boat is an  
  incredible fishing platform!"  
94 Ranger 482V 25" Merc prop, Paralift jackplate, Motorguide Brute Digital.  Blue482 - AL
94 150 Merc 60 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps).  
03 Ranger 520VX Manual jackplate, electronics in the works, MinnKota  Crashxx - OK
03 225 Evinrude HO Max Pro 101#  
03 Ranger 185VS 23" Tempest Plus, Lowrance 332C, Motorguide FB71,  AF Fishin Guy - OH
03 175 Merc Opti Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. 61.5 mph @ 5300 rpm   
  (gps).  
88 Ranger 363V 26" Trophy Plus, 5.5" CMC jackplate, Eagle 480, Eagle  RangrDve - MD
95 150 Yamaha Cuda 250s Map, Motorguide 750 Tour Edition. Propshaft is  PHOTO
  3" below the pad. 70 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps). "20 year old  
  Ranger still looking good and running strong!"  
08 Ranger 519VX 25" Yamaha, Lowrance X135, MinnKota 80#.  Fishrmn2 - TX
08 200 Yamaha 68.7 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "Man this was a big step up  PHOTO
  from a '94 R70 Ranger but I really love the ride and the  
  fishability of this rig. Having to get used to the walk she  
  starts to get at speed but only time will help that."  
00 Ranger 116J MinnKota TM, stainless impeller, 45 amp Guest charger.  BasserJim - PA
     Cherokee Garmin electronics. "Not the fastest boat out there but I can   
00 65 Merc Jet run in less than 6" of water."  
07 Ranger Z20 25" Yamaha VMax, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 332C's (2),  Basskicker101 - LA
07 225 Yamaha MinnKota Maxxum Pro 101#. Propshaft is 3" below the pad.  PHOTO
             HPDI 71.9 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps).   
07 Ranger 178VS Viper prop, hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance X135, MinnKota  Bassinfast519 - PA
07 115 Evinrude Maxxum 55#. Propshaft is 3" below the pad. 57 mph.  
            E-Tec "This boat is absolutely incredible. It has the biggest front   
  deck of any small bass boat I've ever seen. It's super wide  
  (90" beam). It's also the sturdiest boat I've ever been in.   
  This thing is a fishing machine!!"  
01 Ranger 522SVX 25" Trophy, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Garmin 168 GPS,  WildRanger - NC
01 250 Merc MinnKota Maxxum 101#. 70 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
06 Ranger Z20 26" Raker II. 71 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  LSUZ - LA
06 225 Evinrude    
            E-Tec    
06 Ranger Z21DC 27" Tempest Plus, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance electronics,   1HaulinZ - SC
07 250 Merc ProXS Motorguide TM. Propshaft is 1" below the pad.  
  76.3 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). "91 octane, temp in the 50's,  
  1000 ft above sea level. Swapped my 225 Merc Opti for a   
  250 ProXS this past spring. Started out w/25 Tempest Plus  
  achieve about 72 mph gps. Swapped to 27 Tempest Plus,  
  tested engine setup height and octanes. 91 has performed the   
  best on average and boat will run 74-76 gps normally.  
  Fastest was this past week at 76.3 gps. Half tank of fuel.  
  Love my Merc!!"  
06 Ranger Z21 25" Yamaha T1, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 520C dash,  Fishendas - FL
06 250 Yamaha 322C bow, MinnKota Terrova 101# US2.   
             HPDI 72 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). "Thanks to Mark @ Mark's   
  props for B&B on the prop, gained 4 mph full load."  
88 Ranger 354V 21" Renegade, 8" jackplate, Lowrance 335C, X15,  Fuzzyfisherman - NC
88 150 Johnson Motorguide Brute 78. 52 mph @ 5000 rpm (gps).  
00 Ranger 519DVS 25" Tempest, 6" CMC jackplate, Lowrance 332C,   Mastodon1977 - TX
00 225 Merc Opti 320DF, Motorguide Brute 76#. Propshaft is 3.5" below pad.  
  70 mph (gps) "Had both tanks full and fully loaded w/gear.  
  Any advice to go faster or good electronics would be greatly  
  appreciated."  
97 Ranger 482VS 23" Tempest, hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance X135, X96,  Tcd8383 - OR
     Comanche MinnKota Maxxum 72#. 60 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
97 150 Merc EFI    
05 Ranger Z20 25" Tempest, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 520, 240,  ClydeG - TX
05 225 Merc MinnKota 101#.  Propshaft is 2" below the pad.  
  72 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).   
91 Ranger 361V 23" Tempest, Quicksilver Paralift hydraulic jackplate,  Ranger1991361v - FL
96 150 Merc EFI Eagle 480, 320, MinnKota 74# Maxxum.   
  62 mph @ 5300 rpm (gps).   
07 Ranger Z20 27" Tempest, 27" Yamaha (custom worked), 10" T&H  DillonZ20 - TX
06 225 Yamaha jackplate, Lowrance 332C, 105C, MinnKota Maxxum.  PHOTO     PHOTO
  Propshaft is 1.5" below pad. 72.3 mph @ 5650 rpm (gps).  PHOTO
  "Still tweaking and setting the boat up. Had an 03 TR19  
  w/200 EFI 3L Merc that would absolutely fly! 78.8 gps stock  
  motor, but I can easily say this boat out fishes my old Triton  
  hands down. If I can get to 75 gps with some tweaking of the  
  motor I will be very pleased. Motor mods are coming soon.  
  I won't own nothing but a Ranger from here on out!"  
91 Ranger 362V 23" PowerTech, 6" TH Marine, Eagle 350c, Humminbird  Trapshooter - IL
90 GT150 Johnson 895 combo, MinnKota Terrova. Propshaft is 3.25" below  
  the pad. 64 mph (gps).  
07 Ranger Z-20 25" Yamaha VMax, 10" Hydro Jacker hydraulic, Humminbird  Z20225hpdi - KY
07 225 Yamaha 767, 727, MinnKota Maxxum Pro 80#. Propshaft is 2 1/4"  
  below the pad.  72 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
02 Ranger 522DVX 24" Raker, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 25C, 520C,  Eric L - MI
03 225HO Evinrude Motorguide Pinpoint 109D. 67 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps).  
  "This motor is amazing for a 225HO. I love this rig!!"  
03 Ranger 519VX 8" Ranger hydraulic, Lowrance X19C's (2), MinnKota 109#.  Linguinni - CA
03 200 Merc 73 mph (gps).  PHOTO    PHOTO
     PHOTO
06 Ranger 519 RiteHite jackplate, Lowrance 332C, MinnKota 101#.  Lbg - OK
06 200 Evinrude 70 mph (gps).  
            E-Tec    
07 Ranger 188VS 21" Tempest Plus, Lowrance X135, LCF1440A,  Michael B - IN
07 150 Merc Opti Garmin GPS 168, MinnKota 70#. 55 mph @ 5350 rpm (gps)  PHOTO
  "What a great boat! Not the fastest on the water but has  
  perfect manuverability for the small lakes and canals I fish  
   Posted 3/24/08..... here in Indiana. This if my 4th Ranger. Ran a 195VS in '02  
  and am much happier with the responsiveness and ride of the  
  188VS. The Optimax literally sips fuel which is nice in these  
  days of $3. per gal gas. Would highly recommend this model  
  but for best possible performance, go with the 175 hp motor."  
06 Ranger 618 22" BRP Raker, 6" Rapid Jack, Lowrance X332, X135,  Erik K - WI
07 150 Evinrude HO MinnKota Maxx 80#. Propshaft is 4" below pad.   
  61 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).  
89 Ranger 373V Humminbird 757C, Matrix 12, Motorguide TM.   JSeasor - KY
89 GT150 Johnson "A very solid boat that runs like new! In my opinion, you can't  
  go wrong with a Ranger."  
07 Ranger Z19 25" Yamaha, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 26HD, 332C,  Winston - LA
07 225 Yamaha MinnKota 101# 36V. 70 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps).  
  "Just purchased this boat, so far I love it. If anyone has any  
  ideas on how to make this boat perform at its best, email  
  please."  
08 Ranger Z20 25" Tempest Plus, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 520C's  Jimmy47 - MO
08 225 Merc ProXS (2), MinnKota Universal 80#. "Just getting broke in. Don't  
  know top speed yet but it's really strong."  
08 Ranger 188 VX 25" Tempest, 8" Slidemaster, Lowrance 520C's (2),  AFDean - CA
08 175 Merc MinnKota 80 Pro. 63.4 mph @ 5470 rpm (gps).  PHOTO    PHOTO
      Optimax Pro XS "With the jp higher I got 64+ mph but blows out in turns  PHOTO
   Updated 6/28/09...... and heavy waves so I brought it back down 1/4" (don't have  
  exactly measurements below pad)."  
02 Ranger 522VX 25" Quicksilver, 10" Jack Lift, Lowrance X15, Garmin,  Paul C - ON
03 250 Merc XS MinnKota Maxxum 101#. 72 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
  "Love this boat!!!"  
08 Ranger Z520 26" Tempest, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 26HD,  Steve G - GA
08 250 Merc ProXS Motorguide Digital Tour 82#. 75 mph @ 5830 rpm (gps).  
  "Trying to determine best prop set-up for this new hull/motor."  
82 Ranger 350V "Just got it (11/28/07). Getting it ready for fishing."  Rangerman - CA
02 75 Merc    
05 Ranger Z20 25" Yamaha T1, 10" Ranger/Bob's hydraulic, 480M (2),  ChevyII - IL
04 225 Yamaha MinnKota 101#.  72 mph (gps).  
06 Ranger Z21 6" hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance 332C, Humminbird 997,  Mikepags - FL
06 250 Merc MinnKota 101#. 72.8 mph @ 6100 rpm (gps).  
98 Ranger R91 25" Tempest, 4" Hydro jackplate, Lowrance X45, X65,  Lowercase J - AR
98 200 Merc Motorguide Brute 56#. Propshaft is 3" below the pad.  
  70.7 mph @ 6200 rpm (gps). "This is my first ranger, I'm very  
  happy with it. I hope to play with setup a little."  
86 Ranger 340 23" Raker, Humminbird LCR 4x6, 300TX, Motorguide  Ditchdoc666 - TN
86 150 Merc XR2 Brute.  64 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps).  
89 Ranger 350V 25" Raker, 6" jackplate, Lowrance electronics, Motorguide.  Ohioriverrat1969 - OH
88 150 Merc XR2 Propshaft is 2" below the pad. 63 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps).  PHOTO
80 Ranger 168V 23" QuickSilver, manual jackplate, Lowrance X75,   Sixpac001 - ID
87 150 Mariner Motorguide TM. 56 mph @ 5300 rpm (speedo). "Just got   
  the boat trying to redo the thing although is is in pretty good  
  shape for the year."  
07 Ranger 188VS 25" Trophy Plus, Garmin 188's (2), MinnKota Max 80#.  Junkman - MA
07 175 Merc Propshaft is 3 1/4" below pad. 64 mph @ 5750 rpm (gps).  
92 Ranger 361V 25" Tempest Plus, 6" jackplate, Lowrance X70, MinnKota  Seth D - TN
07 150 Merc Maxxum 70#. 62.9 mph (gps).  
06 Ranger 185VS 23" Yamaha, Garmin 240, MinnKota 74# TM.  Josh - LA
07 150 Yamaha 58.2 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps).  
            VMax    
87 Ranger 373V 19" Honda prop, Eagle 502c, Eagle Cuda 168, Motorguide  373VBMC - TX
Bass Master Classic 55#. Propshaft is 3" below the pad. 56 mph @ 6150 rpm  
07 150 Honda (gps).  
07 Ranger Z21 26" Raker II, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance X503C bow,  RVQ - VT
07 225 Evinrude LCX28 C-HD console, MinnKota Maxxum Pro 101#.  
     E-Tec HO 65.8 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). "This is my first jackplate.  
  Would appreciated any comments on its use. Also thoughts  
  on engine setup."  
01 Ranger 520VX 25" Tempest, Garmin 320 GPS, Motorguide 84#.  BigGame - NC
01 225 Merc 71 mph @ 6200 rpm (gps). "My Other Woman, my wife   
  named it that."  
05 Ranger Z20 26" Turbo TXP, 10" Slidemaster, Garmin 178, 172,  TurfRanger - ME
05 225 Evinrude MinnKota 101#. Propshaft is 2.75" below the pad.  
            E-Tec HO 71.8 mph @ 5850 rpm (gps).  
07 Ranger Z20 25" Tempest Plus, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 332C console  Ron M - CO
07 225 Merc ProXS and bow, MinnKota Maxxum Pro 80#. 64.8 mph @ 5460  
  rpm (gps). "At 5400 feet above sea level would I be better  
  off with a 23 or 21 Tempest Plus? Also, can anyone tell me  
  the proper height of the propshaft to the pad? Just got the   
  boat the first of June, absolutely LOVE IT! Just trying to get  
  the optimum performance from an optimum ride."  
99 Ranger 518VX 25" Tempest, Lowrance X65, 520C, MinnKota Max 74#.  Jason M - KY
99 200 Merc Propshaft is 2" below pad. 74 mph @ 5550 rpm (gps).  
            Optimax "Top speed was measured on the 520c with half tank of fuel  
  and just me in the boat. With a full load of gear and myself  
   Updated 12/23/07.... boat will run around 72 mph, but it gets real loose and I have  
  to trim the motor down some. I think it has more."  
07 Ranger Z20 25" Yamaha, 10" RiteHite, MinnKota TM.  Kakbass - KS
07 225 Yamaha "Just bought the boat."  
            HPDI    
02 Ranger 185VS 23" Tempest, Garmin 240, MinnKota Maxxum 65#.  Dwbld11 - RI
02 150 Merc 65 mph.  
00 Ranger 518DVX Lowrance electronics, MinnKota 74#. 67 mph @ 5400 rpm  Tom Keyes - TX
00 200 Johnson (gps).  
07 Ranger Z21 66 mph (gps).  Totalbeverage - OK
07 225 Evinrude    
98 Ranger R93 24" Raker, 6" Rite Hite, Lowrance X91, Eagle Classic,  Brainerdbass - MN
06 200 Evinrude HO OMC TM. Propshaft is 3.25" below the pad.   
  66.8 mph @ 5750 rpm (gps).  
99 Ranger 518 SVX 25" Tempest, 6" Detwiler hydraulic, Lowrance 332C, X85,  Basstx - TX
99 200 Merc Motorguide TE82. Propshaft is 3" below the pad.  
  73.2 mph @ 6300 rpm (gps).  
96 Ranger 488VS Lowrance 522C, Motorguide Tour Edition 82#.  Rob H - MA
96 200 Merc EFI "Boat runs and looks great."  PHOTO
07 Ranger Z21 24" Tempest Plus, 10" hydraulic jackplate. 64 mph @ 5900  Joe Ivers - VA
07 250 Merc ProXS rpm (gps). "Lost top end speed. Dealer input was to switch  
  to smaller pitch (24). had a 25", top speed was 63 mph (gps)  
  Have read that boat top speed should be in mid 70's. Looking  
  for input on prop brand or pitch to achieve more rpms / top  
  speed."  
06 Ranger 188VS 23" Merc, Lowrance 337, 332, MinnKota 70#.  Rhramseyjr - NC
06 175 Merc Opti    
07 Ranger 170VS 19" Merc, MinnKota Maxxum 70. 49 mph @ 5300 rpm   David F - LA
07 115 Merc (speedo). "Boat leans to left as speeds under 40 mph. Steering  
  is hard at this speed or less. Does anyone have this problem,  
  how was it corrected. Not a satisfied customer. Trying to   
  work out the problem."  
84 Ranger 375-V 19" OMC, Humminbird 535. Propshaft is 3" below the pad.  Megarouge - TX
84 150XP Evinrude 58 mph (speedo). "It took 2 years and it looked like a   PHOTO
  basket case, but my $1200. Ranger boat is now finished and  
   Updated 2/25/09...... was well worth the time it took. Performance bass boat on  
  a river boat budget!"  
08 Ranger Z20 25" Yamaha T1, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 520's (2),  Fatdaddy1 - GA
08 225 Yamaha MinnKota ProMax 80. 70 mph (gps). "Just got this boat 7/26  
             HPDI Totally blown away with every aspect!!"  
03 Ranger 185VS 25" Tempest Plus, Lowrance 334i GPS, Garmin 240,  Merc-man - OK
03 175 Merc Opti MinnKota 74#. 65.2 mph @ 5450 rpm (gps).   
96 Ranger 488VS 25" Tempest Plus, 6" Pro Hi-Jacker HP, Lowrance 17M,  Frank S - VT
96 200 Merc EFI 332C, MinnKota Maxxum 80. Propshaft is 3.75" below the   
  pad. 66.5 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps).  
07 Ranger Z21 27" Merc, 10" T&H hydraulic, LEI 520's (2).  Rippinlips2win - TX
07 250 Merc Mid 70's @ 5600 rpm (gps). "This is the sweetest ride ever.  
  It handles the big water like a champ, handles great, and is   
  the best fishing platform in the industry."  
90 Ranger 365V 27" Shooter, Lowrance LCX-17, Eagle FishMark 240,  BassinBen - VA
90 150 Johnson MinnKota Edge 70. 50 mph (speedo). "In the process of   
  getting a new prop and completely restoring this boat."  
07 Ranger 188VS 24" Raker, 6" CMC, Lowrance 322C's (2), Motorguide  Kj188vs - GA
  TR84.  Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. 63 mph @ 5300   
  rpm (gps). "With Tournament package. Very pleased with the  
  room and storage of this boat. Plus it runs great!"  
93 Ranger 482V 24" Raker, Lowrance LMS 482, X100c, MinnKota 74#.  Ranger482V - MO
92 150 Evinrude 58-63 mph @ 5200-5500 rpm (gps).  
            Intruder    
01 Ranger 205VS 24" prop, Lowrance 520C, MinnKota TM.   Ranger52 - OK
01 225 Merc 70 mph (speedo).  
88 Ranger 364V 25" Shooter, Humminbird Wide Eye, Humminbird Piranha,  Ranger364V - KS
88 150 Evinrude Evinrude TM. 62 mphn @ 5500 rpm (speedo).  
06 Ranger 178VS Lowrance 332, 135, Motorguide W75 Digital.   DDB - MO
07 115 Merc Opti "Second Ranger. Great boats. Best customer relations in the   
  industry!"  
97 Ranger 392XT 6" Rite Hite, Lowrance LMS480M, 102C, MinnKota 65AT.  Jason N - MO
97 200 Mariner 62 mph (gps).  
86 Ranger 373V Renegade prop, Lowrance electronics, Motorguide TM.  Ranger52307 - VA
93 150 Johnson    
            Faststrike    
95 Ranger Cherokee Lowrance X25, Garmin 160, Motorguide TM.  Exrydr - IA
     107    
95 60 Merc    
79 Ranger V168 18" prop, MinnKota Thruster TM.  Fishin dad - MB
96 120 Force    
94 Ranger 374V 21" Laser II, 6" MaxForce jackplate, Humminbird 565's (2).  Boogerred - GA
94 150 Merc XRi MinnKota 65AT 24V. Propshaft is 3.75" below the shaft.  
96 Ranger 481V 6" Detwiler hydraulic, Lowrance electronics, Motorguide  A Ebarb - LA
96 150 Yamaha Brute.  60 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps).  PHOTO
07 Ranger 188VS Raker prop, Lowrance LCX28HD, LCX135, MinnKota 80.  Bass Rat - NY
07 150 Evinrude    
            E-Tec    
95 Ranger R70 SS prop.  Goriverman - CT
95 90 Merc    
04 Ranger 521VX 25" Yamaha, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 102C, 510C,  Jmac297 - OK
04 250 Yamaha  Motorguide 109# Digital.  
             HPDI    
99 Ranger 518 SVX 25" Tempest Plus, 6" jackplate, Eagle 502C, 300,   518fireman - AR
99 200 Merc Opti Motorguide 74#.  69 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
05 Ranger Z21 25" Tempest, 10" hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance LCX 19C,  GWest - OK
05 250XS Merc LCX 18C, Motorguide Digital Tour 84.  71.3 mph @ 5500  
  rpm (gps).  
07 Ranger Z-21 27" Boger prop, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Garmin 178, 250,  Danrich - FL
07 250 Merc Motorguide 36V TM.  Propshaft is 2.5" below the pad.  
  74.6 mph @ 5860 rpm (gps). "Only 8 hours on the motor.  
  Boat light with two full tanks of gas. I am told after 10 to 20  
  hours it will be me additional rpms."  
86 Ranger 370V 24" Tempest, 5.5" CMC, Garmin 250, Humminbird 400tx,  Heavy D - IL
     Comanche MinnKota AT 48 24V. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad.  PHOTO
86 175 Merc 66.4 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). "Also run 24" Turbo prop, has  
  better holeshot but turns 5900 rpm at 62 mph light load."  
07 Ranger 188VS 24" Raker, Lowrance 123's (2), MinnKota 72# TM.  Marc D - RI
07 150 Evinrude 69 mph @ 5200 rpm (speedo). "Graduated from a R70  
            E-Tec HO Sport with a 115 Merc, I must say I was hesitant, loved my  
  R70. What a difference this 188VS makes. Great speed for a   
  150 and what a Ranger ride I get out of this baby. Wide beam  
  and great hull design makes this a perfect boat to run and to   
  fish with. Not at all sorry I spent the money for the upgrade.  
  E-Tec is a quiet and smooth running motor, I am truly  
  impressed."  
01 Ranger R73 21" Viper, Garmin 160, Humminbird 100SX, MinnKota  Gunit - LA
01 115 Johnson Maxxum.  55 mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo). "Can some one  
  tell me how to determine or measure engine height off transom  
  and propshaft to pad below or above pad and will it get more  
  speed if I add a jackplate and raise the motor one more hole  
  up. When I am on the water seeing all those big bassboats   
  with all those horses wishing I had at least a 200, but one   
  thing I get is they all check out my boat. They know Ranger  
  is #1."  
86 Ranger 371V 24" Chopper, 6" jackplate, Lowrance X15, X25,   Eddiebasspro? - LA
96 175 Merc Motorguide 82#. 73.5 mph @ 6200 rpm (gps). "21 year old  
  Ranger showing the new boats out there who is still the best  
  riding boat on the water."  
85 Ranger 371V 24" Raker, 6" jackplate, Lowrance LX-15-MC, Motorguide.  Moefishin - VA
86 150GT Johnson Propshaft is 2 3/4" below the pad. 52 mph @ 5000 rpm  
  (gps). "New OMC powerhead. I need more rpm and speed  
  I think. Uses gas baaad! 17'10" boat. Help! Should I have  
  22" Raker instead of 24? Thanks."  
96 Ranger 462VS Humminbird Matrix 20, Humminbird Piranha, MinnKota  JamesB - KY
96 150 Merc All Terrain.  55-58 mph (gps). "Love this boat."  PHOTO
85 Ranger 375V Quicksilver prop, Motorguide TM. 62 mph.  Spencer - CA
85 150 Merc    PHOTO
78 Ranger 1750V 18" Raker. "Just bought the boat (Feb.07) and still working  Ranger Aztec - VA
     Aztec out the bugs. I plan on a top cap restore with new flake and   
78 115 Johnson gel coat. If anybody knows of this model I'd love to hear   
  about it."  
00 Ranger 518VX 24" prop, 6" Ranger hydraulic, Eagle 2000 Sea Champ,  Btp - TN
04 200 Yamaha Garmin GPSmap 185, MinnKota 74#.   PHOTO    PHOTO
  68 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
03 Ranger 520VX 25" Yamaha, 6" hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance X15,  Jayruess - FL
03 225 Yamaha MinnKota 101#.  71 mph @ 6100 rpm (gps).  PHOTO
95 Ranger 692VS 23" Renegade, Lowrance/Zercom electronics, MinnKota TM.  Johnny Lightning - MN
95 150 Johnson Motor is 2" above the transom. 60 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps).  
           FastStrike    
05 Ranger 185VS 21" Yamaha, Lowrance LMS-332, MinnKota Maxxum 65#.  Okie185VS - OK
05 150 Yamaha Propshaft is 5" below the pad. 55.6 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps).  
  "My first Ranger. Lots of storage/rod space. Great fishing  
  platform and does pretty good in rough water. The 4 stroke is  
  nice. Can even pull a skier with 3 adults in the boat."  
81 Ranger 325V Humminbird electronics, Mercury TM. "Bought it used -  CarltonG - NC
82 90 Merc needs quite a bit of work."  
03 Ranger 520VX 26" Raker II, 8" Ranger hydraulic, Garmin 240, 178.  Noodledude - KY
03 225 Evinrude MinnKota Maxxum Pro. 68 mph (gps).  
83 Ranger 375V 25" Trophy, Lowrance 332C's (2), MinnKota 70 PDAP.  Mike - WI
06 175 Suzuki 60 mph @ 6200 rpm (gps). "This is a testimant to Ranger  PHOTO
  quality, 24 years old and still looks great!"  
03 Ranger 521VX 27" Tempest Plus, 8" Ranger hydraulic, Lowrance 102C,  BBrown - CA
03 225 Evinrude HO LCX25C, MinnKota Maxxum 74#. 72 mph @ 6000 rpm  
  (gps). "This is by far the best big water boat I have owned.  
  It runs better in a little chop than it does on glass and handles  
  the rough stuff better than any other boat I have ever owned."  
83 Ranger 350V 24" Tempest, Motorguide Brute 67. Motor is 3" off transom.  GALAWDOG - GA
88 150 Mariner 63.4 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "Boat is still under restoration,  
  so I will update when finished."  
00 Ranger 518SVX 23" Tempest, Humminbird Matrix 17, Eagle 500 Elite/GPS,  Danny - NC
00 200 Merc EFI Motorguide Tour 82#. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad.  
  68/70 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps).  
01 Ranger 522VX 25" Yamaha, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 15, 102C,  Jim L - GA
01 250 Yamaha Motorguide 103#.  63 mph.  
00 Ranger R91i 26" Tempest, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Garmin electronics,  Danrich - FL
05 200 Merc Opti Motorguide Great White 80. Motor is 6" off transom.  
  71.6 mph @ 5630 rpm (gps).   
  "Speed calculated with a tournament load, 3/4 tank and one  
  angler @ 170 lbs. Two anglers with a tournament load is   
  about 67-68 mph. Empty w/out trolling motor and very little  
  gas 73.6 (gps). It is a no carpet hull and I had custom snap  
  in carpet installed. Trim tabs, keel guard, anchor reins, power  
  pole. Loaded."  
05 Ranger Z21 27" Yamaha, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Garmin 250C, 276C Map, Steve SA - South Africa
     Comanche Humminbird 987, MinnKota Maxxum Pro 80#.  PHOTO    PHOTO
05 300 Yamaha 71 mph @ 5650 rpm (gps). "Living at 1600 m above sea  
  level, this cuts 15-20% off motor performance depending on  
  temperature."  
92 Ranger 361V Lowrance X70, Johnson TM. 65 mph (gps).  Seth D - TN
00 175 Evinrude    
88 Ranger 364V 24" Raker, 6" Skyjacker. Propshaft is 3" below the pad.  Kennywalley - MS
88 150 Johnson GT 62 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps).  
07 Ranger 188VS 25" Tempest Plus, 6" Rite Hite, Lowrance 332C, X135 (bow)  188ranger - KY
06 175 Merc MinnKota Pro 80. Propshaft is 3.25" below the pad.  
  63.6 mph @ 5550-5570 rpm (gps).  
  "Motor has 11 hours. Would like to hear about setup from   
  other owners as to prop and jackplate height."  
84 Ranger 375V 13" alum prop, Humminbird Piranha1, Humminbird 565,  Wayne - CA
84 150 Evinrude XP Motorguide Brute 750. 45 mph.  
94 Ranger 487VS 24" Raker, Lowrance electronics, Johnson TM.  Ghtopwater - NC
04 200 Evinrude    
02 Ranger 520VX 25" Tempest, 6" Rite Hite, Garmin 240's (2), MinnKota  Kerry T - LA
02 225 Merc Maxxum 74#. Propshaft is 3" below the pad.  
  "First Ranger, love the layout and storage, bow will not take  
  rough water as well as my past owned Champion."  
06 Ranger Z20 26" Raker II, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LCX-25C,   Sirius Rich - TX
06 225 Evinrude LMS-332C, MinnKota MaxPro 101# US.  PHOTO    PHOTO
06 Ranger 175VS 19" Yamaha, Lowrance LMS 332C, X135, MinnKota  Rick W - TX
06 115 Yamaha Maxxum.  
98 Ranger R73 23" prop, Eagle/Lowrance electronics, Motorguide TM.  Jmccoy70 - IL
98 115 Merc    
06 Ranger Z20 25" Trophy Plus, 10" hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance 332C's  Greg - FL
06 225 Merc  (2), Motorguide TM. 67 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
04 Ranger 520VX 25" Yamaha T1, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance LMS320,  Ranger14624 - NY
03 225 Yamaha HPDI GM3200, MinnKota 101#.  70 mph (gps).  PHOTO
05 Ranger Z21 25" Yamaha, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 25C, 102C,  TGragg - GA
05 250 Yamaha MinnKota 101# US.  69.9 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).  PHOTO
99 Ranger 481VS 23" Tempest, 15" Paralift hydraulic, Lowrance electronics,  Theflhowes - FL
99 150 Merc MinnKota 74#.  64 mph @ 4500 rpm (speedo).  
07 Ranger 188VS 25" Tempest Plus, 6" Bob's hydraulic, 2 Lowrance   Delta Rat - CA
   Tournament Pkg. LMS332C's, MinnKota 80#. 67 mph @ 5620 rpm (gps).  
07 175 Merc Opti "New boat, got it 10/17/06 put 15 hrs on with 23 Tempest  
  Plus only got 60-61 mph gps out of it. Changed to   
  25 Tempest, running 67-68 gps at 5620 with full fuel tank and  
  livewell full, tournament gear and 2 guys (200# each).   
  Ride and handling is great."  
96 Ranger 106 Lowrance 102C, Eagle Accura 240, Motorguide 756 Brute.  Chris - OH
     Cherokee 26.4 mph (gps). "Just restored the boat last winter."  PHOTO    PHOTO
01 40 Honda    
96 Ranger 461 21" Merc prop, Lowrance X15A, Eagle 480, Motorguide  Paul - TN
     Comanche Brute 67#. "Love this setup."  
98 175 Mariner    
85 Ranger 350V 26" Laser II, 6" jackplate.  63 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).  Capt Bob - FL
91 150 Mariner Mag    
02 Ranger R-93 25" Tempest, Garmin 240's (2), MinnKota Maxxum 101#.  Travis M - OK
02 200 Merc EFI 67 mph "This boat has everything except a gps."  
92 Ranger 391V 25" Predator, 10" jackplate, Garmin 168 GPS sounder,  Grayson - SC
92 200 Yamaha Humminbird Fishfinder 535, MinnKota 70# All Terrain.  PHOTO
  Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad. 64.1 mph @ 5800 rpm(gps).  
98 Ranger R71 21" Turbo, Lowrance LCS 15MT, X75, Motorguide 80#  Racefan - PA
98 115 Merc Tour. "This is my first fiberglass boat and still have my   
  Grumman bass boat."  
06 Ranger 175VS Lowrance X135, MinnKota 12V 55#.  B1Dave - TX
06 115 Yamaha    
06 Ranger Z21 25" Tempest, 10" Bob's hydraulic, LMS332's (2),  Lipripr - OK
06 250XS Merc MinnKota 101#. 73 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps).  
  "Speeds are all loaded heavy, never ran the boat unloaded.  
  73 is best but can run 71.5 with this load anytime."  
92 Ranger 361V 24" High Five. 60 mph @ 5500 rpm. "Awesome fishing and  Dave - FL
92 150 Mariner runs beside 20 footers in rough water. Does anyone know   
  where I can get a flipping deck extension?"  
04 Ranger 521VX 25" Tempest Plus, Lowrance LMS330C, X97, MinnKota  MEB - IL
     Comanche Maxxum 74#.  Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad.  
04 225 Merc Opti 66-68 mph @ 5400/5600 rpm (gps). "Basic factory setup  
  with no jackplate. Prop has been recently balanced and   
  blueprinted by Mark Croxton. WOT speed and rpm depends  
  on weather temp & conditions."  
05 Ranger Z21 Yamaha prop, 10" jackplate, Garmin electronics, MinnKota  Wlcs - TX
05 250 Yamaha 102# TM.  67 mph (gps).  
05 Ranger 185DVX 23" Tempest Plus, Garmin 240's (2), MinnKota 76#.  Rangerman185vx - MD
05 150 Merc Opti 64 mph @ 5250 rpm (speedo).   
86 Ranger 373V Motorguide TM. 65 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  Mark O - TX
86 150 Merc    PHOTO   PHOTO
01 Ranger 520DVX 25" Trophy, hydraulic jackplate, Garmin electronics,   Brady D - OR
01 225 Merc Motorguide Tour 107#. 68 mph (gps). "Official Bassmasters  
  Classic Boat #28. Fished by Mike Wurm in the 2001 Classic.  
  I have had the boat for about 5 months and love it. Quite an  
  upgrade from the 14' Skeeter I was fishing tournaments with."  
85 Ranger 350V 25" Mirage. "Just got the boat, will add more info as I get it."  Jimmy O - FL
99 150 Merc    
96 Ranger 487VS 25" Tempest, 6" Hydro Jack, Lowrance 332C, X70A.  Ryan - LA
96 200 Merc EFI MinnKota 80#.  Propshaft is 3.25" below the pad.  
  71 mph @ 6200 rpm (gps). "With one man and 1/4 tank of  
  fuel and full load of tackle in summer!"  
06 Ranger 519VX 25" Yamaha ProSeries, 6" Rite Hite, Lowrance 332C,  Randy M - WA
     Tour Edition X135, MinnKota Maxxum 80#. Propshaft is 3.5" below the   
06 200 Yamaha  pad. 70 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps).  
             HPDI    
95 Ranger 481VS 24" Trophy, manual jackplate, Lowrance X125, Garmin.  Dennis R - MA
     Comanche Motorguide TM.  "Not sure of speed, just got boat last  PHOTO    PHOTO
95 150 Merc XRi weekend."  PHOTO    PHOTO
05 Ranger Z21 25" Yamaha VMax series, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance   Z21Maryland - MD
05 250 Yamaha 332 GPS, X100 color, digital flasher, Motorguide 109#  PHOTO    PHOTO
  Digital.  72 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps). "Love it so far, waiting   PHOTO    PHOTO
  for a second console that may or may not end up on the boat."  
04 Ranger 520SVX Lowrance X15, LMS-320.  BW520 - MA
04 225 Yamaha    PHOTO
99 Ranger 518VX Lowrance X65, LMS 480, Evinrude 74#.  Sducoach - MO
     Comanche 65 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).  
99 200 Evinrude    
91 Ranger 363V Humminbird Matrix 976, Eagle FishFinder ID, OMC Cobra.  Condor363 - OK
91 150 Johnson 50 mph (gps).  
06 Ranger Z-19 25" Tempest, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 332C's (2),   Zarkie - AR
06 225 Merc Opti MinnKota 80#.  Motor is 4" off the transom.  PHOTO
  "New boat--1 hour old."  
05 Ranger 521VX 27" Tempest, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 332C, 102C,  Fuzzy Willy - MO
04 250XS Merc MinnKota Maxxum 101#.  75 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps).  
88 Ranger 364V 21" PowerTech, Eagle Fishmark 320, 480, MinnKota   Jones stu - ON
92 150 Mariner Maxxum 74#. 47 mph @ 4400 rpm (gps). "Looking for more  
            Mag 3 speed and higher rpms?"  
00 Ranger 518 24" prop, 8" Panther hydraulic, MinnKota TM.  2000518 - TX
00 200 Merc    
83 Ranger 330-V 21" Stiletto, Lowrance X37, Humminbird Matrix 17,  Jeff - AL
83 115 Johnson Motorguide 71#.  
96 Ranger 487 Lowrance 332C, GlobalMap, MinnKota 101#.  Ranger 487 - OH
96 200 Merc 62.8 mph (gps).  PHOTO   PHOTO
97 Ranger Sport R82 23" PowerTech, 6" Power Lift, Lowrance X51, Motorguide  RangerR82 - MS
97 150 Merc EFI 67#.  66.7 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps).  PHOTO    PHOTO
     PHOTO
95 Ranger 487VS 25" Yamaha, Lowrance 350A, Eagle 168 Cuda,  Flyin200 - MI
99 200 Yamaha Motorguide 82#.  64 mph @ 5000 rpm (gps).  
  "Anyone like the Yamaha VMax? So far so good."  
05 Ranger Z20 DC 26" Raker, Garmin 178/172/250, MinnKota Maxxum 101#  KevMc - IN
05 225 Evinrude Pro.  65 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). "New boat for me, any  
            E-tec HO setup help?  Engine height?"  
79 Ranger 1780V Humminbird 200DX, Legend 2000, MinnKota AutoPilot.  Duster340 - CA
79 115 Johnson "Just purchased so we'll see how it runs."  
96 Ranger 481V 24" Trophy Plus, 6" Rite Hite, Eagle Status GPS, 128,  Tillman - OK
96 175 Mariner Motorguide 67#.  62.5 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps)  
98 Ranger 488VS 25" Renegade, Ray Marine 470, MinnKota Maxxum 74#.  Xltrod - NH
98 200 OMC 64 mph (gps).  
83 Ranger 350V Lowrance 150, Eagle DF.  Mark - CA
83 150 Johnson    
02 Ranger 205DVS 25" Tempest, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Garmin 188, 240,  Gmartin5 - KY
01 225 Yamaha Motorguide TR82.  70 mph @ 5600 rpm. "Love my New  
  (to me) 205DVS."  
05 Ranger Z20     Garmin electronics, MinnKota TM.  Mr Ed - MO
05 225 Merc    
91 Ranger 361V Lowrance/Eagle electronics, MinnKota Maxxum 70#.    Teelman - NC
91 150 Johnson "Mostly checked out OK, except for the trolling motor. I got  
            Fast Strike the boat up to 50-55 (speedo) in rather rough conditions.  
  Boat was super smooht and comfortable. Had him knock a   
  little off the price and got a new trolling motor for it. "  
98 Ranger R73 24" Laser II.  48 mph @ 5200 rpm (gps).  11pounder - OK
98 125 Merc    
02 Ranger 518DVX 26" Raker, 6" T&H, Lowrance X91's bow and console,  Bass Fanatic - RI
02 200 Evinrude GlobalMap 3000 console, MinnKota 74#.  
  Propshaft is 3" below the pad. 71.2 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps).  
04 Ranger 185VS 23" Tempest, 4" Rapid Jack, Garmin electronics.   Brad W - IN
04 150 Johnson Propshaft is 4" below the pad. 63 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
  "Bunch Marine set this boat up and did a great job. The   
  dealership where I bought this boat had tried 9 times and never  
  could get the boat to run better than 53 mph. Bunch set it up  
  and it now runs 63 mph. They are a great group of   
  professionals. Anyone in the Knoxville, TN area should go   
  and check them out."  
98 Ranger 518 DVS Lowrnce LMS 160, MinnKota TM. 74 mph (gps).  Ephemera1 - IL
00 200 Merc Opti "30th Anniversary Edition".  
06 Ranger Z21 27" Yamaha T1, 10" Slidemaster, Garmin 250's (2),  LarryD - LA
05 250 Yamaha  MinnKota Maxxum 101#. Propshaft is 1.5" below the pad.  PHOTO     PHOTO
            HPDI 77 mph @ 5500-5600 rpm. "Just had my prop balanced/  PHOTO     PHOTO
   Updated 3/30/06.... blueprinted, runs great! Now I'm going to move my jackplate  
  up to get 6000 rpm!"  
05 Ranger Z21 25" Yamaha, 10" jackplate, Garmin 178C's (2).  Lenny - FL
05 250 Yamaha 75 mph  PHOTO    PHOTO
83 Ranger 350-V 25" Trophy Plus, 6" Turbo, Eagle FishMark 320,   Robpolk - LA
93 150 Mariner Motorguide 74# Brute. 67 mph (gps). "You can't beat these  
  old Ranger Boats."  
87 Ranger 390V 25" Shooter, 5" CMC jackplate, Eagle Fishmark 480,  JamesS - SC
90 200 Johnson 480 GPS. Motor is 3" above transom. 72 mph @ 5600 rpm  
  (gps). "This boat pins you back in the seat at holeshot and  
  runs 72 mph top end, smooth as glass at that speed also, only  
  from a Ranger. Shooter 25" is highly recommended for any  
  Johnson GT200 with .040 over pistons, Boyesen reeds,   
  jetted 25 carbs and ported out exhaust! This boat rocks!"  
01 Ranger 2005VS 26" Tempest, 8" hydraulic, Garmin 160's (2), Humminbird  TW - IL
01 225 Merc Opti indash flasher, Motorguide Tour Edition 82#.  
  Propshaft is 2" below the pad. 71.7 mph @ 5750 rpm (gps).  
  "Boat has excellent holeshot, even for high setup. Just mash  
  the top load hot foot throttle, trim till you don't have anymore  
  and Hang On."  
03 Ranger 521 6" hydraulic jackplate, Lowrance LCX-25C, LMS-332C,  RangerRanger - TX
     Comanche MinnKota Maxxum 101#. "Just moved up to this from my '99  
03 250 Yamaha Ranger 518. Haven't really given her a full workout yet, but I  
             HPDI love her!"  
04 Ranger 195VS 26" Raker, 5 1/2" CMC, Garmin 168GPS/sounder, 240,  Ryan - TX
04 200 Evinrude MinnKota 74#.  68 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). "What can I do  
  to get more speed out of this boat?"  
86 Ranger 373V 24" Raker, Lowrance electronics, Motorguide TM.  Angler557 - GA
     BMC 62 mph @ 5600 rpm (speedo). "This boat spent the last 18  PHOTO     PHOTO
86 150 Johnson GT of its 20 years in storage. The original owners passed away  PHOTO     PHOTO
  and his wife kept it in storage up until recently when she   PHOTO
  finally decided to sell it. It's almost completely original."  
05 Ranger VX521 Yamaha prop, Garmin 240, 276C, MinnKota 101#.  ScottG - TX
05 250 Yamaha    
03 Ranger 521DZX 26" Raker, 6" Rite Hite, Garmin 240, 160, MinnKota   JasonB - TX
     35th Anniversary Maxxum 74#.  73.4 mph (gps). "My first Ranger. Best boat  PHOTO
03 225 Evinrude HO I've ever fished out of. Can't wait to get a Ranger Z."  
00 Ranger 520SVX 25" Trophy, 6" Slidemaster, Garmin 178, 250, Motorguide  Sloboat - MS
00 225 Merc  107# Tour. Propshaft is 3" below pad. 69 mph @ 5900 rpm  
            Optimax (gps). "I had to update my speed after getting the boat right.  
   Updated 4/14/06..... I'm still finishing the setup and hopefully will get more out of it  
  but I'm not sure."  
03 Ranger 185VS 23" Tempest, Garmin 140, Lowrance X51, MinnKota  Bassmanterry - AL
03 150 Merc XR6 Maxxum 65#.  63 mph (speedo). "I have ridden in a lot of   
  brands of boats and this is far and away the absolute best."  
05 Ranger Z20 26" Raker II, Garmin 172C, 178C, MinnKota Maxxum  RudeZ20 - KY
05 225 Evinrude Pro 101#.  70.6 mph @ 5200 rpm (gps).  
            Etec HO    
03 Ranger 519VX 24" Raker, hydraulic jackplate, MinnKota TM.  Tej Lad - OK
03 200 Evinrude 69.4 mph @ 6300 rpm (gps).  
     Ram Ficht HO    
90 Ranger 361V 25" High Five, 6" Vance jackplate, Humminbird Matrix 67,  Knowphish - FL
98 175 Merc EFI Matrix 27, OMC 12/24 TM. Motor is 4" above the transom.  
  64 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps). "I love this "paid for" boat.  
  I've had several others and I'm sticking with this one!"  
85 Ranger 375 V Evinrude TM. 58 mph @ 5400 rpm (speedo).  Jkbeeman - FL
85 150 Merc "Finished restoration, boat was done after sitting out several  
  years."  
06 Ranger Z-20 25" Tempest, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance 332C, 102,  Labassin - LA
06 225 Merc ProXS MinnKota Maxxum Pro 80# US. 70.6 mph @ 5600 rpm  
  (gps). "Still breaking her in, 3.5 hours so far. Every time I run  
  her, she picks up a few tenths...could be the colder water   
  tool. Ran Champions for the last 10 years cuz of the rough  
  water ride, but this Z-20 runs great. Very pleased so far."  
06 Ranger 519 SVX 25" Tempest, Garmin 240, MinnKota 80# TM.  Marshall - OH
06 200 Merc "Will not be able to get in the water till spring."  PHOTO      PHOTO
03 Ranger 185VX 23" Tempest Plus, Garmin Fishfinder 240's (2), 178 GPS,  Bassin28 - MD
03 150 Merc Opti MinnKota TM.  54 mph @ 5250 rpm (gps).  PHOTO      PHOTO
  "My first bass boat."  PHOTO      PHOTO
05 Ranger Z21 Merc Racing prop, 6" jackplate, Lowrance X25,   SPasco - CA
05 250 Merc Verado MinnKota 101#.  73 mph (gps).  
89 Ranger 361V 23" Laser II.  56 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).  BRP - OK
89 150 Merc    
02 Ranger 185VS Yamaha prop, Garmin 240, MinnKota Maxxum 65#.  Doug7503 - TX
02 150 Yamaha    
91 Ranger 361V 25" Shooter, 10" Rite Hite, Garmin 160, Humminbird flasher,  Bassman24 - KS
91 175 Merc EFI MinnKota Maxxum 101#. "No speeds yet but will run it   PHOTO      PHOTO
  soon."  PHOTO
05 Ranger Z20 26" Raker, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Garmin 240C's (2),  Bill Cook - CA
05 225 Evinrude Lowrance X19C, MinnKota 101#. 72 mph (gps).  
            E-Tec    
00 Ranger 520VX PinPoint 7520, MinnKota 74#.  BFerris - CA
99 225 Merc    
98 Ranger 519DVS 25" Trophy, 6" CMC, Lowrance LMS 332C, Motorguide.  Bkeenom - OK
98 225 Merc Propshaft is 2.75" below pad.  73.3 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps).  
    Updated 2/26/06....    
03 Ranger 520DVX 25" Tempest Plus, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Garmin electronics.  Cborne01 - LA
03 225 Merc Opti MinnKota TM.  69 mph @ 5750 rpm (gps).  
05 Ranger 519DVX 25" Tempest, Garmin electronics, MinnKota Maxxum 80 US.  Clarkkent - IL
05 200 Merc Opti 74 mph @ 5200 rpm (gps). "My first Ranger and it is  
  awesome!! Very high quality throughout...no complaints.  
  Opt 200 runs like a beast. Very impressive. I've fished from   
  Skeeters and Stratos' in the past...and although they are nice,  
  they do not compare with the quality of the Ranger."  
03 Ranger 519DVX 24" Raker, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Garmin 240, 168,  Roger R - AR
     Nascar MinnKota 74#.  73.8 mph (gps).  PHOTO     PHOTO
03 200 Evinrude    
06 Ranger Z21DC 26" Raker, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Garmin 250, 178,  Jim Towey - IL
06 225 Evinrude MinnKota Pro 101#.   65 mph @ 5200 rpm (gps).  
            Etec HO "Just picked up the boat and have run it only for 3 days....  
  still getting comfortable with the hydraulic jackplate and trim  
  angle. Quite a change from the 2000 R93 with 200 EFI I was  
  running previously.  The ride is unbelievable."  
05 Ranger 185 24" SS prop, Lowrance GPS480, X135, MinnKota  Basstek - CA
     VX DC Max-Pro 80.  65 mph @ 6500 rpm (speedo).  
05 175 Merc "Blue, White and Grey bottom Comanche. Swim ladder,   
            Optimax AM/FM/CD Sirius stereo, bimini top and matching trailer.   
83 Ranger 330V 24" Yamaha ProSeries, Humminbird 2000 Wide View,  Unkjj - AL
83 150 Merc Motorguide TM. Propshaft is 4 3/4" below the pad.  
            Black Max 61.9 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). "Dad bought it when I was 15.  
  Left it to me. It has always been kept in a garage. The finish  
  is like it was on the showroom. Great fishing boat. I have also  
  skied many hours behind this boat. The boat launches like a   
  rocket."  
02 Ranger 185DVS 25" Tempest, 8" Powerlift, Lowrance 332C, X15,   Nakedfishn - VA
02 175 Merc MinnKota 65#.  66 mph @ 5670 rpm (gps).  
  "Smart Craft is a must. Great unit. Love the 332C GPS/sonar.  
  Just got the boat, hot foot, dual GPS, all other Ranger  
  standards. Smooth ride in rough water and fast in the chop.  
  GPS 66 mph tournament loaded with half a tank of fuel.  
  Great shallow water boat. Sits nice and level. I'll never own  
  another brand!!!"  
85 Ranger 340 26" Ballistic, Lowrance GPS, Motorguide 12/24 48#.  Keith S - ON
94 150 Merc XRi 56.5 mph @ 5000 rpm (gps).  
06 Ranger Z19 Stock prop, jackplate, Lowrance 332C's (2).  Goofy - OK
06 225 Evinrude MinnKota Pro 80# US. 73.2 mph @ 6250 rpm (gps).  PHOTO     PHOTO
            E-tec "Just got boat and have been running Champion for the ride  PHOTO
  since their wide bodies came out in 2001. I used to run  
  Ranger 361 and 461 but was rougher riding than Champion  
  but fished better. This boat has it all. It has a super ride, speed  
  stable flat fishing. What lift and performance."  
95 Ranger 481V 24" Tempest Plus, 10" Rite Hite, New Motorguide I bought  Big Lou 481 - MO
95 150 Merc XR6 for my wife for Mother's Day. Lake Fork took my other one.  
  Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad.   
  65 mph @ 6000 rpm (speedo).  
04 Ranger 185VS 23" Tempest, Garmin 160, 240, MinnKota Maxxum 65#.  Spanky - DE
04 150 Merc "Just purchased Sept.05 - leftover 2004 model. Will update  
  after the break-in."  
93 Ranger 482VS High Five prop, 7.5" Bass Jack hydraulic, Garmin 120,  Bahr2954 - FL
93 150 Merc Garmin 72 GPS, Motorguide 55#.  56 mph (gps).  
95 Ranger 487VS 25" Tempest, Lowrance Eagle 320's (2), Motorguide Digital.  ED487 - AR
95 200 Merc 64 mph @ 5450 rpm (gps). "Adding jackplate this winter so  PHOTO     PHOTO
  hopefully will have better numbers posted."  PHOTO     PHOTO
99 Ranger 518DVX 25" Trophy, Lowrance X75.  67.6 mph @ 5300 rpm (gps).  Kyrangerman519 - KY
99 200 Evinrude EFI "This boat had 184 elapsed miles per the GPS when I  
  purchased it in Oct.2004. It was won at a Operation Bass  
  Tournament in FLA by my previous boss. It replaced my   
  first Ranger, a 1997 519DVS with a Merc 225 EFI. The 519  
  was a bit faster at wot (71.5) but the 518 has a slightly better  
  holeshot."  
86 Ranger 340V 26" Merc Chopper (big ear), 5.5" CMC jackplate,  AlanC1 - AL
86 150 Merc XR2 Eagle Fish Elite 480 w/GPS (dash), 480 (front).  
  MinnKota TM.  Propshaft is 2.5" below the pad.  
  61.6 mph @ 5750 rpm (gps). "Have owned this boat 6 years  
  and thoroughly enjoyed it. The original owner took   
  exceptional care of it and the gelcoat, original carpet, etc.,   
  look just like new. Top speed of 61.6 mph (gps) is with a   
  passenger, full tank of gas, normal load of fishing gear and   
  was in 90 degree summertime heat and humidity. Since I've  
  had the boat, I replaced the trolling motor with a new  
  MinnKota, and added new Eagle electronics. It's not the   
  newest or fastest boat on the lake but it's paid for and still   
  running strong!"  
01 Ranger 518VX 25" Trophy, Eagle Accura 240, Status GPS, MinnKota  NeilM - ON
01 200 Yamaha Maxxum 101#.  68.9 mph (gps). "Just got the boat Aug.30th  PHOTO     PHOTO
  and I now know why they call Ranger the Cadillac of bass  PHOTO
  boats. Have been out a few times and is getting faster each  
  time. Still getting used to the hot foot and trim for higher   
  speeds and will update later with final results. Extremely  
  pleased with how stable the boat is when fishing which is a   
  big step up from our old boat. I love this boat and won't be  
  trading it in for a long time."  
97 Ranger 397XT High Five prop, Motorguide 56#. 62 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps).  Ranger 397 - CA
05 200 Merc Opti    
00 Ranger R93VS 25" Merc prop, Lowrance GPS, Garmin (bow),  Who-Dey  - OH
00 200 Merc MinnKota Maxxum 72#. 66 mph @ 5300 rpm (gps).  
88 Ranger 363V 23" Powertech, Eagle Easyview C, Vexilar, Motorguide.  Basshunter47 - FL
    Bassmaster Classic Motor is 1" above the transom. 54 mph @ 4800 rpm. (gps).  
92 150 Johnson    
89 Ranger 354V Eagle/Humminbird electronics, MinnKota Maxxum 70#.  Christopher - WI
04 150 Yamaha    
98 Ranger R73 24" Laser, Garmin 168 GPS Combo, Eagle Ultra Classic,  Mike - LA
98 125 Merc Motorguide 57#. 54 mph @ 5100 rpm (speedo).  
  "White w/Red strip and Grey carpet. 2 bank charger,   
  flipping deck, retractable rod straps, blinker tilt/trim, hot foot,  
  Sony stereo, CD player with 2 6x9 Alpine speakers.  
  Awesome boat...the purchase of a lifetime for this Louisiana  
  boy. God Bless."  
06 Ranger 185DVX 25" Merc prop, Lowrance 332C, X125, MinnKota Maxxum  Frank Od - MI
06 175 Merc Opti Pro 80.   PHOTO      PHOTO
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90 Ranger 365V Humminbird Matrix 67, Matrix 37, OMC TM.  Dale - TX
90 175 Johnson 61 mph (gps).  
90 Ranger 482V 27" Shooter, Lowrance X70A, MinnKota Maxxum 74#.  FirstGear - MN
91 150 Johnson 65 mph (speedo).  
            First Strike    
00 Ranger Comanche 25" Tempest, 6" CMC jackplate, Lowrance LMS 480,  Jbeck206 - LA
05 225 Merc Humminbird 535, MinnKota Pro Maxx.  
            Optimax 68 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps).  
05 Ranger 519VX 25" Yamaha VMax, Garmin 240, MinnKota TM.  JAB - TX
05 200 Yamaha 67 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). "I custom ordered this boat and  
            HPDI took delivery in June. Overall I'm very impressed with the   
  quality and attention to detail you get with a Ranger.  
  Performance and fishability are both excellent."  
05 Ranger Z20 25" Tempest, 10" Ranger hydraulic, Garmin indash GPS,  JosephH - GA
     Comanche Garmin, MinnKota 101#. 71 mph @ 5200 rpm (gps).  
05 225 Merc ProXS "Still breaking in the Mercury - only running with jackplate all  
  way down, not trimming past vertical and no more than   
  5400 rpm."  
02 Ranger 520DVX 25" Trophy, 6" CMC, Lowrance LCX26hd's (2).  Eric - NY
02 225 Merc MinnKota Riptide TM. Propshaft is 2" below pad.  
            Optimax 66 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). "Looking for prop and motor  
  height set up."  
02 Ranger 520DVX 25" Merc prop, Garmin 188's, Vexilar FL-10, MinnKota  MattL - MN
02 225 Merc EFI Maxxum 101#.  73 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps).  
  "Low hours on this boat."  
95 Ranger 482VS 23" Renegade, Humminbird flasher, Pinpoint.  Brokerhopeful - MI
95 150 Johnson Motorguide 76# TM. 60 mph @ 5600 rpm. "I am 23 and   
           Fast Strike just bought my first Ranger.  I had it up to 60 with 20 gallons  
  of gas and 1 passenger, since then I can only get it up to 55.  
  I'm getting a 25" Trophy Plus soon though."  
04 Ranger 521VX 25" Raker, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Garmin 188C, 168,  Ky521 - KY
04 225 Evinrude HO MinnKota 101#.  72.4 mph @ 6000 rpm (gps).  
  "4th Ranger and the best one yet!"  
05 Ranger 520 25" Tempest, Lowrance 125's (2), MinnKota Maxpro 80#.  Rick Perez - CA
05 225 Merc  "My Ranger 520 is Awesome! and the colors are one of a   PHOTO
            Optimax kind."  
93 Ranger 354 23" Raker, 24" Trophy, 9" jackplate, Lowrance 25,   Ranger22 - KY
93 150 Johnson Humminbird 60, MinnKota Maxxum 65#. Propshaft is 3"  
            Fast Strike below pad. 62-65 mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo).  
  "Would like to hear from other 354 owners as to set-up. Both  
  Raker and Trophy were worked by Boger."  
02 Ranger 520VX 25" Yamaha ProSeries, MinnKota Maxxum 74#.  Ryan - IN
02 225 Yamaha "Bought it used with only 36 hours. Unbelievably happy to be  PHOTO     PHOTO
  part of the Ranger family. What a boat! Second console on  
  the way and LMS-332 will be on soon as well."  
05 Ranger 519VX 23" Merc prop, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Garmin 240,  WIRangerguy - WI
05 200 Merc  MinnKota Maxxum TM. "What a great boat! Pleased with   
            Optimax every aspect of it."  
99 Ranger 519DVX Merc prop, PowerLift jackplate, Lowrance 332C,  Clark - KY
01 200 Merc MinnKota Maxxum 65#. "Just got this boat and amazed by  
            Optimax Ranger quality and service."  
92 Ranger 485V 23" Laser II, Bottom Finder/Humminbird electronics.  Boss445 - IN
92 150 Merc Motorguide TM.  PHOTO    PHOTO
01 Ranger 518VX 25" Raker, Garmin 160's (2), GPSMap 276C,   NDLucas - GA
     Comanche MinnKota TM.  68.9 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
01 200 Evinrude    
05 Ranger 519 25" Tempest, 6" T&H jackplate, Lowrance LMS-480,  Chris519 - MN
05 200 Merc  X125, MinnKota Maxxum Pro 80.   
            Optimax 68.2 mph @ 5400 rpm.(gps).  
97 Ranger 482VS 26" Raker, 6" Land & Sea hydraulic.  73+ mph @ 6100   Kevin225 - ME
96 225 Evinrude rpm (gps). "Still working on setup, had a 150 and now have  
            Vindicator much more HP. I am hoping to get close to 80 with a good  
  holeshot. Anyone with a similar setup please contact me.  
  I am in need of prop recommendations. My motor is a 225  
  Vindicator with a low water pickup. Not sure on pad to motor  
  height yet, still messin' around."  
04 Ranger 521 Garmin 240, MinnKota TM. "This is a dream boat."  ESmith521 - NC
04 250 Yamaha     
            HPDI    
01 Ranger R93 26" Raker, Lowrance X65, Garmin 240, MinnKota Maxxum  Crankin7 - IL
01 200 Evinrude 101#.  65.5 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). "I am pretty happy with  
            Ficht this boat. It is the All-American package so it is decked out  
  close to a Comanche. It has tandem trailer with brakes and  
  backup lights. I will be making adjustments to bring it close  
  too, if not 70 mph."  
00 Ranger 519 DVS 25" Tempest, 6" CMC, Lowrance LMS 480,   JBeck206 - LA
00 225 Merc Humminbird Matrix 67, MinnKota Pro Maxx.  
04 Ranger Reata180 Garmin GPS Map 182C, Motorguide FWS 71.  JoeJ - AL
04 150 Merc 51 mph (gps). "Very fishable with the deck extension."  
96 Ranger 481VS 25" Tempest Plus, 6" Hydrodynamics jackplate, Garmin  igs65 - FL
02 175 Merc 178C, 240, Motorguide Great White TM.  PHOTO
            Optimax 68.7 mph @ 5500 rpm.  
05 Ranger Z20 25" Tempest, 10" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance X102C (dash),  Gabe - IA
05 225 Merc ProXS Lowrance X102C (forward deck), MinnKota MaxxPro 80  
  US. "My Nascar colored Z20 just came in and hasn't seen  
  water yet. More information to follow after the motor is  
  broken in. I would appreciate any comments you have on a   
  set up similar to mine."  
05 Ranger Z21 25" Yamaha T1, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance 332C, X135,  GAZ21 - GA
250 Yamaha HPDI MinnKota Maxxum 74#.   PHOTO    PHOTO
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00 Ranger R91VS 25" Tempest, hydraulic jackplate, Garmin 240, MinnKota 65.  BillyS - KY
00 200 Merc Motor is 2" above the transom. 66.6 mph @ 5500 rpm  
  (gps). "I love this boat.....verrry nice ride, I think it could do  
  hustle if it was set up better."  
00 Ranger 520DVX 25" Tempest Plus, Lowrance X18C, X125, MinnKota TM.  Todd - CA
04 225 Merc 69.7 mph @ 5650 rpm (gps).  PHOTO
97 Ranger R70 Lowrance X25, Motorguide TM. "I'm in the Air Force and   Dolphnut - MD
97 115 Merc have owned the boat for 5 years but about six months after  
  I bought it I was reassigned overseas in Japan. I'm back and   
  looking for a stainless prop. Any advice or recommendations  
  would be welcome. CMSgt. Steve Holland."  
99 Ranger R73 SS prop, Lowrance X49, MinnKota 50#.   Brent - ME
99 125 Merc 54 mph @ 5200 rpm (speedo). "Have had the boat for 4   
  years and have never had a problem with it. Thinking of putting  
  a jackplate on it to try and get more speed, but not sure that  
  it will help."  
93 Ranger 330V Laser II, Lowrance/Eagle electronics, Motorguide TM.  Krmcd - KY
93 90 Merc    
84 Ranger 350V Johnson TM. "My first Bass Boat! I'm the 3rd owner.   Krh9848 - SC
84 150 Johnson The first two owenrs kept this boat in a garage its entire life  
  with little use. It's in great condition!"  
91 Ranger 362V Lowrance/Garmin electronics, MinnKota 72#.  Jeremy - LA
01 150 Merc XTS "Just bought this magnificent find while on leave from tour  
  from Iraq. Only got to test drive before buying day before I   
  returned to Iraq. Biting at the nails to get home and hit the   
  water.  Never thought I would own a Ranger and here I am.  
  Best boat I've ever owned. Will update when I get home in   
  September. Thanks Ranger."  
95 Ranger 487VS 25" Renegade, Lowrance 350A, X45, Motorguide Pro 70#.  Andy - SC
96 200 Johnson 63 mph (gps). "She ain't new but she's new to me."  
94 Ranger 361V 25" High Five, Eagle Fishmark 320 (bow), Eagle SeaCharter    Rudeman - IL
94 150 Merc 480DF(console), EGC-12W GPS module.Motorguide  PHOTO     PHOTO
  Tour 70# Digital. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad.  
   Updated 3/25/07........ "I'm getting 53.8 mph @ 5800 rpm (gps). Speed measured  
  with full tx load, 2 anglers and 1.5 tanks of fuel. This baby is  
  rock solid, my wife says "It's a Cadillac!". The holeshot is  
  outstanding and she planes at 20-25 mph. I'll be changing   
  the prop for more, I'm willing to sacrifice some holeshot for  
  more top end."  
05 Ranger Z20 26" Raker, 6" Bob's hydraulic, Lowrance LMS480, X135,  Pugzy - SC
05 225 Evinrude MinnKota 101#.  70 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).  
            E-Tec    
96 Ranger 362XT 24" Trophy, 6" jackplate, Garmin 240, GPS162,  Al P - LA
96 150 Merc XR6 MinnKota Maxxum 74#.  Motor is 2" above the transom.  
  60 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). "My first Ranger but not my last.  
  Great ride and stable fishing boat. Turns great even at wot."  
04 Ranger 185DVS 24" Yamaha, 6" Pro Hi-Jacker HP, Lowrance LMS480M,  Csnbasser - TX
04 150 Yamaha Garmin 160, MinnKota Power Drive 70 w/auto pilot.  PHOTO      PHOTO
             VMax Propshaft is 3.25" below the pad. 60 mph @ 5700 rpm (gps).  
05 Ranger 521VX 27" Tempest, 6" RiteHite, Lowrance X15, X17,   Dtrs5kprs - KS
05 250XS Merc Motorguide Tour 109#. "Just picked the boat up on 4/27/05  PHOTO       PHOTO
  and have not hit the water yet.  Barring some unforeseen  PHOTO
  disappointment, it is far and away the nicest bass boat I have  
  owned. The X15 and X17 are Ram mounted for deep  
  vertical fishing, also a 1240 in-dash at the console for channel  
  running. Completely sold on the storage and cockpit layout.  
  Not sure about livewell setup but time will tell."  
05 Ranger 185VX 23" Tempest Plus, Lowrance LMS 330C, X125, MNVXComanche - MN
     Comanche MinnKota Maxxum 74#. 61 mph @ 5200 rpm (gps).  PHOTO     PHOTO
     Tour Edition "Has 3 bank onboard charger, deck extension and remote  PHOTO     PHOTO
04 150 Evinrude HO oil fill. Lots of storage. Great handling and fishability. Smooth,  
  powerful motor, (still breaking in). Very comfortable seats.  
  Great electronics. I love it!!"  
05 Ranger Z21 27" Tempest, 10" Slidemaster, Lowrance LCX-25C,  e4products - OK
05 250 Merc XS X102C's (2), MinnKota Maxxum 80 US. Propshaft is 3"  
  below the pad. 72 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
82 Ranger 335V 23" Laser, Eagle Fishmark 320, Garmin Fishfinder 120,  Wigglewart335 - OK
79 150 Evinrude MinnKota 55#.  56 mph @ 5500 rpm. "I bought this boat  PHOTO      PHOTO
  for a fraction of what it's worth.  The boat looked horrible  PHOTO      PHOTO
  when I bought it, but I repainted the trailer, put all new decals  
  on it, new tires/wheels, new windshields, did a complete   
  wiring job, tuned the motor, built in a new deck up front - all  
  deck now with a customer tackle storage up front and new  
  carpet, a little elbow grease to remove the oxidation and it   
  looks like new.  Has an onboard 3 bank charger and I   
  upgraded the tank to a 20 gal. That motor is a real gas hog.  
  I plan to put a new motor on next year. Even after all the work  
  I have only $1900. invested, I think I came out like a bandit."  
98 Ranger 518DVS 25" Renegade, 5.5" CMC, Lowrance LMS 350A, X65.  Dixon-Dan  - IL
02 200 Evinrude MinnKota 101#. Propshaft is 3.5" below the pad.  PHOTO
      Updated 5/11/06.... 71 mph @ 5900 rpm (gps).  
90 Ranger 374V 27" Shooter, Lowrance 185, LMS320, Motorguide  Twitch - MA
91 150 Johnson Great White 82#. 60 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).  PHOTO      PHOTO
            Fast Strike "Just picked up this boat, replacing my 1980 Ranger 1600  PHOTO      PHOTO
  VIII w/75 hp. New boat is great, more room, speed and  
  comfort, hopefully this one will be as good as my last."  
88 Ranger 373V Lowrance 350A's (2), Motorguide Brute 24V.  RenoRanger373 - NV
88 150 Yamaha 56 mph (gps).  
99 Ranger 518VX 26" Trophy, 8" RiteHite, Lowrance X135, LCS15MT,  Mr B - CA
99 200 Merc Opti MinnKota 101#. 67 mph (gps). "I love this boat. Very quick  PHOTO
  out of the hole. Very stable platform. Lots of storage. TM is  
  awesome. Great electronics. Would do it all again...."  
89 Ranger 373V Super Jack Turbo jackplate, Eagle Fishmark 320,   BradE - MI
89 150 Johnson MinnKota 65#. 62 mph. "First bass boat! She is a beauty, I   
  just finished having the seats recovered, recarpeted her  
  myself and built an extended front deck myself. She is Blue/  
  Red and Silver and the bell of the ball! If you would like a pic,  
  shoot me over an e-mail!  God Bless."  
05 Ranger 185DVS Garmin 240, MinnKota TM.  Largemouth33 - MO
05 150 Yamaha    
97 Ranger 492VS 25" Trophy, Lowrance LCX-17M, X102C, Motorguide  492Slayer - CA
97 225 Merc EFI Tour 81#.  65.1 mph @ 5400 rpm (gps). "Rides like a   
  Cadillac, smooth and dry. For a 22' boat I think65 mph is   
  pretty damn good. No complaints, I waited 25 years to get  
  my first Ranger and she's a beauty!"  
87 Ranger 360V 25" prop, Lowrance X55, X85, Motorguide TM.  Gerry - CA
87 150 Yamaha "Best investment ever made, I have enjoyed my Ranger for  
  18 years."  
86 Ranger 371V Motorguide Brute 55#. 62 mph (speedo). "This is my first  LarryS - OK
86 175 Merc XR2 Ranger. I absolutely love it.  I cannot wait to save up and   PHOTO     PHOTO
  buy a brand new 185VX in a year or so...!"  PHOTO     PHOTO
05 Ranger 519VX Motorguide 81#.  ShakyShaky - VA
05 200 Merc Opti    
04 Ranger Reata210 23" Yamaha, Garmin 125, Lowrance 332C, MinnKota  Scott - MN
04 Yamaha Maxxum. Runs about 60 mph. "New boat - approx. 20 hours  
  on her - she's tough and fast for a lead sled. I think she's a   
  keeper. Rod locker storage could be redesigned to   
  accomodate longer rods, deck extension should be standard,  
  livewell pump has intermittent issues, but WOW-what a boat.  
  My previous boat was an Astro S18FS with a Merc 115  
  2+r and she was not only pretty but well received!"  
90 Ranger 393V 27" Shooter, Humminbird 400TX's (2), Motorguide Beast  Lillypadd - FL
90 200 Johnson GT 109#. Motor mounted in 3rd hole. 63 mph @ 5900 rpm  
            (gps). "Need more info for setup, I believe I can get more   
  speed."  
88 Ranger 364V 26" prop, 6" hydraulic jackplate, Garmin 160, Eagle 320,  Greg - TX
89 150 Yamaha Motor is 3.5" above the transom. 66 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).  
05 Ranger 185DVX 25" Tempest, Garmin electronics, MinnKota TM.  HooverRanger - AL
05 175 Merc    PHOTO       PHOTO
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03 Ranger 521 27" Tempest Plus, 6" Rite Hite, Garmin 240, 164,   Ttip - VA
     Nascar MinnKota 76.  Motor is 25 1/2" above the transom.  
05 250XS Merc 74.8 mph @ 5650 rpm (gps).  This speed was with two   
  people and 1/2 tank of gas, 50 lbs of fishing gear. Still a lot   
  left in this rig, motor goes to 6300 rpm but I'm looking for  
  around 5800/5900, that will be all I'll ever need.  
  Great ride!  
05 Ranger 621 Renegade, Garmin 276C, GSD20, 178C, MinnKota 101#  Reel Lady - OH
05 225 Evinrude 62" shaft.  
            E-Tec    
03 Ranger 521 26" prop, 6" Bob's, Lowrance 332C, 102C, MinnKota 101  CK - TX
03 250XS Merc Pro.  71+ @ 5800 rpm (gps). "A nice step up from my 481."  
05 Ranger Z21 27" Tempest, 10" Rite-Hite, LCX104, LCX20,  Jr - KS
05 250 XS Merc MinnKota 101#. Motor is 25 1/2" above the pad.  
  70.2 mph @ 5480 rpm. "This was tested with full gas tanks,  
  full livewells, full gear, 2 people and 25 mph winds, can't seem  
  to get enough rpm and tried 3 other props and several motor  
  heights but you talk about a ride and handle like no other, it's  
  the best I've ever owned."  
98 Ranger 519DVS