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my new ride
« on: October 01, 2017, 02:34:54 PM »
My Bullet of 20 years is gone  she served me well but its  time to move on 
 Ranger 521C   250 yamaha sho
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Re: my new ride
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2017, 07:21:53 PM »
Wow! Looks like a sweet ride!

Reynolds is where I bought my current boat also. How long was the drive for you?

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Re: my new ride
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2017, 07:40:38 PM »
You know what they say about old men....they just slow down.  :rolleyes:

Looks like a nice ride. Enjoy.

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Re: my new ride
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2017, 08:31:58 AM »
That is one pretty boat.  I went to buy a Ranger last year but the way I wanted it rigged out made it $75,000 and they offered me 25% below book for mine so I to drive on down the road.
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Re: my new ride
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2017, 11:19:27 AM »
I went to buy a Ranger last year but the way I wanted it rigged out made it $75,000.

That's just plain crazy  :surprised:

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Re: my new ride
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2017, 10:12:53 AM »
My Bullet of 20 years is gone  she served me well but its  time to move on 
 Ranger 521C   250 yamaha sho

Wow, after so many years of talk of sleds, to see you in one. Welcome to the Ranger family!!!!!!!

Now you can sit back and enjoy fishing more!

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Re: my new ride
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2017, 10:19:24 AM »
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Re: my new ride
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2017, 01:27:36 PM »
Ok Ive had her out 4 times now heres what i found
pros......softer ride then the Bullet
better hardware then the lower end older ones
kinda like the 4 stroke power curve   getting used to it
really like no oil in the gas
super super super quiet
really simple to drive,  really hard to get it to do something bad
a pleasure to fish out of.
massive amounts of storage

cons.....   sloooooooooooooooooooow compared to the ole gal *so far 68 is all i can get out of it but I havent been alone yet and shes carrying 4 big mutha batteries
steering is not as responsive
had to unbolt the gas tank cover where the driver seat is bolted to  move the adj driver seat 4 inches forward.  these boats were designed and built by very tall people.
no hot foot... the under console doesn't lend itself for a comfortable install so Im doing without for now

overall opinion.....  a pleasure to drive, solid feeling, but its like comparing apples and oranges  the Bullet has a sport car feel,  fast responsive  did I mention fast  and the Range is more cadilacish    at my age Im getting to like the fact that my back doesnt ache when i get home and I dont have to spend hours fixing stuff I broke

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Re: my new ride
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2017, 04:56:47 PM »
If you're happy with it, is what counts.  (shrug)

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Re: my new ride
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2017, 09:58:57 AM »
Quiet is on nice isn't it?  With my Vrod you can talk to the guy in the passenger's seat until the air flow takes your voice away.  It sure wasn't that way with my Optimax.
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Re: my new ride
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2017, 10:37:40 AM »
@bullet20dc Sounds like you made a good buying choice  :thumbup:

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I dont have to spend hours fixing stuff I broke

Definitely a plus. Super fast boats are fun, but that speed always comes at a price.

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Re: my new ride
« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2017, 10:38:43 AM »
Quiet is on nice isn't it? 

It's funny how when we're younger we like the loud stuff. But as we get older we prefer quiet  (giggle)

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Re: my new ride
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2017, 07:21:37 PM »
"4 big mutha batteries"
Did you go with all group 31 AGM's? I am making a similar transition soon

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Re: my new ride
« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2017, 03:14:04 PM »
"4 big mutha batteries"
Did you go with all group 31 AGM's? I am making a similar transition soon

Quite a while back I converted all my lead wet cells to 31 AGMs (even cranking), and never looked back. I'm on IIRC my 5th season on them, they still hold ALL day in all day windy fishing - yea they were EXPENSIIVE but they last both short term per charge and long term # of years of service. Speaking from experience, I can highly recommend them.

the other thing, I ditched the big bulky charger and went to a Stealth AC/DC pack, gives me AC charge at the motel and on-the-run charge on the water, which I'm sold on helping keep the batteries fresh through the day and helps prevent sulfation due to periods of discharge. That helped offset the extra weight of the AGMs but they're still BIG MUTHA's compared to wet cells.
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Re: my new ride
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2017, 06:23:38 PM »
I've been running AGM batteries for the last 20 years or more. I will never buy another lead acid battery again.

I don't have enough room in my boat for group 31 batteries. But the 2 group 27s are fine for my Minn Kota 80 lb. thrust TM. And the group 24 is enough to run my accessories, my lights and my starter, without fail.

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