Recent content by JDflats

2016 Ranger RT188

That's what I'm afraid of, it deploying when I don't want it to. Wonder if BPS's higher dollar one has any problems. It's deploys differently I think. I fish the Big Bass Bash at the Ozarks each year and anytime the big motor is on your jacket has to be on. It's a pain having to deal with...

Just wondering if anyone on here has the Bass Pro Shop auto/manual 24 inflatable life jacket? It's the one that sells for $114.99. If so how is it? I've read that some inflatable vests will deploy if stored in a storage compartment that might get damp/wet. Thanks for any input.

So far it's good. I only had it out once, right now but I docked the boat cause of lightning, but the TM cable is smooth.

I all ready installed the G Force cable. Took about 5 minutes.

I have a Ranger RT188 and it came with a Minn Kota Edge TM. I hate the lift ropes on TM's because they seem to break and always at a bad time. Yesterday I changed the rope and put on a G-Force TM cable. After installing it I noticed the package had on it ; not recommended for MK Edge. Just...

Inland Marine, about 20 miles south of St. Louis.

I've been looking at the Ranger RT188 and have been reading a lot about it. I've read a few posts, not necessarily on here, about some people having problems with the paint chipping and also just peeling off in spots. Has anyone else ran across this or actually had it happen to their boat? I...

I've been looking at some tin boats. I've looked at the Tracker PT190TX, Crestliners VT18, and the Ranger RT188. I've narrowed it down to the Crestliner and Ranger. Both boats have the same beam and the Ranger is 3" longer. Other than the 3" and "cosmetics" they seem to be similar. The Ranger...

I've had 4 different glass boats and there is no comparison in the ride, that's for sure. I use to fish club tournaments but now I just fish a small 500 acre lake usually and I might go to Lake of the Ozarks a few times a year. LOZ twice for the Big Bass Bash. I think the main problem with my...

Just wondering if anyone has one or is at least familiar with the Crestliner VT18. I've been looking at new aluminum bass boats. So far I've seen the Tracker PT190TX, Ranger RT188 and I might go check out a Crestliner VT18. I haven't been able to test any of them so I've been trying to get info...

Went to BPS yesterday and finally got to check out the 190 and 195. I had some measurements from my Alumacraft 175 just to compare. Other than being 12" longer, there wasn't much difference in size compared to my boat. I don't think the stability would be a great improvement unless the hull...

Speaking of the 190 only, has anyone fished out of one? I believe it has a 89" beam. I'm wondering how stable it is as for as fishing while standing. Right now I have a 2002 Alumacraft which has a 89" beam and the standing fishing stability is so-so. Just wonder if the 190 may be more stable...

I haven't seen the Tracker PT 175 or 190 other than on the "net". I think the 190 is about 1 foot longer and they both have a beam of 89". My question is since the 190 is a foot longer, is there more room on the front deck? I realize it's probably larger in length but I'm curious about the...

I forgot all about my post. I swapped props and I don't know if it's my imagination but it seems to make a difference. No scientific facts but it seems to pull the boat better than the prop with the "ears". I see no difference as for as using more battery either. I'm happy with it!