chicobass

that was way cool !

Thanks to the both of you for your insight. I will take all of it into consideration before spending anything.

Iv'e got a brand new Ranger 185 VS with an XR-6 merc. It tops out at around 62 mph @ 5200 RPM. No chinewalk problems or any other handling problems for that matter. Would it be to my advantage at all to get a jackplate for top end speed or low end power ? I currently have a Tempest 3 blade 24 pitch prop .

what's the warantee on those types of boats ?

what's the deal with these boats ? They talk about 75-85 mph right out of the box ! I checked the specs on these and they are 400-500 Lbs lighter than most other mfg's in their appropriate sizes. Anybody got one or heard of these guys ? they claim that the US coast guard has no hp limit on any boat over 20' ?

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well here goes. I fished the St Lawrence the first week of June for 5 years in a row from 1985-1989 and returned there in 2003. My father and I still consider it to be the best. He currently lives about 20 miles from the New River and has heard that the fishing there is good too but you can't put a full size bass boat in it. I live 40 miles from the susquehana river and have only fished it a few times with sporatic success. It is a very tempermental river and most of it must be fished in a john boat with a jet drive. ALL IN ALL...... go to thousand islands, you won't be sorry !

HAVE YOU LOOKED AT ANY RANGER'S ?

AMEN TO THAT !

I personally don't think YOU should have to do anything !! Take it back to the dealer and have them fix it !! I have a new bass boat too with the same engine and prop, my boat is 18'5". I can run it wide open @5200-5300 rpm's @ about 62 MPH for as long as I want and yes, EVEN IN A STRAIGHT LINE !............................. Take it back !.... Good luck !

What price range are you looking at ?