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| Does anyone have some knowledge of the New Ranger 1860 angler. I have heard them being compared to the reata, but more geared toward fishing. Do these boats have the same hull design as the 619-620-621. How do they handle big water. The floor plan looks great for and 18 footer, lots of storage. Thanks for any info. | |
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| No. They are not the same hull as the 600's, same as the Reata with the counsels moved back to allow more access on the bow. Looks like a nice boat, but I would definitly take a ride in one before I made the purchase of a new one. If you run big water I'm not sure this is the boat for you, I would stay with the 600 series or one of the other quality multi-species glass boats made by other manufactures. | |
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| Before I purchased a 1850 reata last fall, I test drove a buddies Reata 1850, skeeter 1880, and a tuffy 1890. The Tuffy IMO, was the better big water boat, close behind was the reata, and the skeeter I did not care for. The Tuffy was over $6,000 more than the Reata, so I went with the Ranger. | |
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| Johny Ray - 2/20/2007 10:19 AM
Before I purchased a 1850 reata last fall, I test drove a buddies Reata 1850, skeeter 1880, and a tuffy 1890. The Tuffy IMO, was the better big water boat, close behind was the reata, and the skeeter I did not care for. The Tuffy was over $6,000 more than the Reata, so I went with the Ranger.
The Reata is a nice boat if you want something slanted more toward the pleasure boat that fishing boat side of things, sounds like you found the perfect boat for you.
However, when comparing pricing to other boats, like the Tuffy 1890 for example, keep in mind that among other things the Reata is rated for less horsepower, comes with a single axle trailer, a basic electrical system, and depending upon horsepower, may not be equipped with hydraulic steering, all of which equate to a many dollars when comparing to other boats. | |
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RANGER 1860 ANGLER