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| Anyone on here have a Ranger 1860? Looking to talk to someone about them in general, motor size, performance, things like that. Let me know, thanks! |
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Location: Lincolnshire, IL | I have one. What would you like to know?
Mine has a 150 opti, avgs. 47 mph, have seen 51 mph but that was a rare occurence..out of the hole quickly.
Rides fine for an 18-1/2 boat.
Very similar to the 186 Lund and 1880 Skeeters, and the new Skeeter that is coming out.
I have had it on Erie and Green Bay as well as inland lakes and reservoirs.
I really like the wide open area in the back for trolling. I wish it had jumpseats for my kids.
Installed a boarding ladder and water ski/tube behind it on occasion.
Large front deck if casting for muskies is your thing.
Just a really nice 18-1/2 boat....
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| Does the back deck seem small for a guy to be casting for muskies? It looks do-able but just wish they made it another 6 inches wider. What are your thoughts?
Anyone here have a 175 HP engine on an 1860?
Edited by The Dogger 6/9/2011 6:26 PM
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Location: Lincolnshire, IL | I think the back deck is fine for casting...but I'm not usually back there. If you wanted more space back there, have MODOG build you a rod rack...I use mine more than I thought I ever would, trolling rods, musky rods, slip bobber rods, retying, etc.
Edited by Wisconsin Wade 6/10/2011 6:55 AM
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| Thanks, I actually already contacted him asking him if he made a rear deck for an 1860, I guess so. |
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| Is anyone running a 175HP motor on an 1860?
- dogger |
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| Running a 150 Yamaha on mine (reata), has been a great boat with no significant issues. Average speed is around 46 have seen 49 a couple of times with very light weight but fully load 46 seems to be the mark. |
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| Well I guess what Im really looking to hear is the performance difference between the a 150 and 175. The dealer told me its only 3-4 mph top end difference and it seems like alot to pay for only that little improvement. I was hoping it was worth it or that the heavy load/mid range/holeshot performance was significantly better with the 175. Any input in general on the 175 vs 150 on any around that size would be appreciated, thanks |
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| I have the 1850 with a 150 ProXS. I would think 3-4 MPH increase from 150 to 175 is a little high. I would think 1-2 maybe closer. Either the 150 or 175 will perform great on this hull. |
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| how can a person get this modog's nunber. that deck is a great idea. |
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| You can PM me or email me at: randymulder at gmail.com |
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