JeffD

-1993 Ranger 372V -Boat is in great shape, no hull damage at all -Mercury XR6 150hp -No jack plate

Ok guys, here is the info I could get. I measured from the bottom of the hull to the ventilation plate on the motor. The motor is 3" above the hull. All 3 vent holes on the prop are open. The prop to me looks like it is in great condition. I don't see any nicks or damage at all. Here's a shot from behind. This is the last picture I was able to get. Sorry they weren't all in the same post. I couldn't get them any smaller and it wouldn't let me send more. I couldn't get a picture with the motor trimmed all the way down because of the trailer. I wasn't able to get on the water again and check out the top rpm's. I'd assume that is a big factor in determining if it is the correct size and pitch. Any ideas you guys have would be great. By the way, I did buy it!

I'll be taking all those pictures tomorrow.

Those aren't my pictures. I will get that info up here later. Sorry for the confusion.

I will get more info when I get home and post it. Thanks guys.

Way2slow, if I get you the information on the prop, will you be able to tell me if it's not the proper one, or do I start with a hydrofoil and go from there?

How do I know what the problem is? If I need a new prop, that's fine, but how will I know that's the issue. Will I be able to try different props or an I just out the money if it still doesn't fix it?

I'm thinking about buying this rig. Is it a black and white issue? Meaning, find the right prop and problem solved, or are there other factors such as weight distribution, motor height, etc.

Took a test drive in a Ranger bass boat that a guy was selling and I'm wondering what was going on with the motor. I don't know the particulars on the prop so maybe there's no answer without them. The motor ran great on top end, but out of the hole, just about the time the bow was settling down, the rpm's would spike and lose power. If I eased back on the throttle about the time it was settling, it would be ok. Is that ventilation and if so, what causes it?

Wow, thanks ww2farmer. All this info on this thread is a great help. I think I'll be buying 3 Furys soon.

Great, thanks

Thanks for the tip.

I heard they had a veterans discount. Is that true?

Does anyone have any experience withe lower end Dobyns rods (Fury or Colt)

Thanks MGF. I was hoping for a bit more help from others, but... I've fished the Mississippi at Pepin Wisconsin a number of times so I know the general hazards of a river. I'm going to put in at Morris and head toward Starved Rock. I'll just start hitting spots that look good as I go. Thanks for your input.

There are straps coming off the bottom of the seats, but it doesn't seem like they do anything.

When I bought my '93 Ranger 372V this summer, the seller gave me the original Ranger catalog from that year. The catalog says that there is storage under the seats. If there is storage under these seats, I can't figure out how the seats come up. Has anyone had or still have a 372V?

Hey guys, I'm new to the area and I'm in need of a little help. I'm in the Morris IL area (that's where I'd put in), and I don't know anything about the river here. Is it decent for bass fishing? Are there any dangers in this stretch of river I need to know about? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Good idea. That's what I'm going to have to do. Thanks

Yep, this is my first bass boat since I sold my '87 Ranger in 1993. That boats sweet spot was putting it in just until the fender was covered. This boat is nowhere near coming off at that depth. I've only had it on 1 lake a few different times. Still trying to find that sweet spot. I suppose the problem could be the ramp. It's a pretty gradual drop in depth. I need to get out on a different lake and see if it comes off any easier. The guy from Ultimate Bunks was saying that he would not recommend that long of a run even with the Supreme bunks.

Thanks

Do you know what the longest span is between your brackets that hold the bunks.

How do they work when they are dry?

That's what I was thinking until Ultimate Bunks said the span was to long. I've only had it in the water 3 times and I'm still experimenting with the depth.

After OnthePotomac posted about Ultimate Bunks, I thought that might be something I'd be interested in. In late May I bought a '93 Ranger 375V that sits on a 2018 Z175 Ranger Trail trailer. It does not come off or go back on very easily. The boat, to my eye, seems to fit on it properly, but I'm far from an expert. I contacted Ultimate Bunks to see what model I would need and they asked for the specifics. I have them the numbers (2×6, 9.5' bunks with a 9' span between brackets). They told me that the 9' span was way to long for only 2 brackets. They asked if the bunks were sagging. I don't really know of they are or not. Now I'm wondering if that is why it is so difficult to get on and off. They suggested that I add at least 1 more bracket per bunk. Does anyone have any thoughts? Is that an extremely long span for that length bunk? Any help would be appreciated.