I saw the boat below at the Minneapolis Boat Show.  It's a new model for Ranger - just under 19 foot aluminum center console boat.  Pretty versatile/interesting layout in many respects.  Always thought of these boats more for saltwater but I'm seeing more freshwater guys with cc boats.  

Boat was advertised as 19 foot, 90 hp Suzuki 4 stroke, 40-42 mph top end speed, $19,999 base price. 

My main question is ride quality.  I know Ranger really injects these with dense foam and such - but they don't have a very deep V or sharp front angle.  How are they in 2 foot waves with some wind?  Do you get pounded?  How about the layout as a bass platform?  

 

19 minutes ago, FryDog62 said:

I saw the boat below at the Minneapolis Boat Show.  It's a new model for Ranger - just under 19 foot aluminum center console boat.  Pretty versatile/interesting layout in many respects.  Always thought of these boats more for saltwater but I'm seeing more freshwater guys with cc boats.  

Boat was advertised as 19 foot, 90 hp Suzuki 4 stroke, 40-42 mph top end speed, $19,999 base price. 

My main question is ride quality.  I know Ranger really injects these with dense foam and such - but they don't have a very deep V or sharp front angle.  How are they in 2 foot waves with some wind?  Do you get pounded?  How about the layout as a bass platform?  

http://www.rangeraluminum.com/model.cfm?sid=7363

I'd say the layout would work great for bass.  Ranger make great boats so you know the build quality will be top notch, along with the resale.  I would recommend the Evinrude Etec 90HO for power.  They can't be beat for performance and fuel economy.

Pretty cool rig...

I was intrigued by center consoles for a while...until someone mentioned that the console sticks up higher than a side console...

The also seem to give up storage space to a conventional bass boat layout.

My old Crestliner CMV 1850 is about the same size and has a ton more storage.

have you ever tried to replace the seats or remove the deck where they are mounted on your cmv 1850  I need help!  Thanks

 

6 hours ago, Bass Wrangler said:

have you ever tried to replace the seats or remove the deck where they are mounted on your cmv 1850  I need help!  Thanks

 

I have not...I've wondered how they are attached though.