Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted October 14, 2017 Global Moderator Posted October 14, 2017 22 minutes ago, slonezp said: If you are thinking of a Ranger, do your research. There are reported structural issues on the RT 188 line, I've been reading that at your other online hang out. That's too bad, because they are really nice boats. Quote
Super User gim Posted October 14, 2017 Super User Posted October 14, 2017 On 10/11/2017 at 8:24 PM, RenegadeBassin said: I’m lucky enough to have one about 5 minutes from my house, makes things pretty easy for me. Today I brought the boat there to see what my options would be for mounting a talon and was home again a half hour later! The proximity to a services/sales location was one of the deciding factors when I bought a boat two years ago too. I haven't seen any Renegades out there yet in Minnesota and a lot of people have Lunds here. I like the fact that they can put a 90 hp on the 1775 model whereas most comparable size aluminum boats can only handle a 75. 1 Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted October 15, 2017 Author Posted October 15, 2017 On 10/14/2017 at 7:27 PM, gimruis said: The proximity to a services/sales location was one of the deciding factors when I bought a boat two years ago too. I haven't seen any Renegades out there yet in Minnesota and a lot of people have Lunds here. I like the fact that they can put a 90 hp on the 1775 model whereas most comparable size aluminum boats can only handle a 75. Yeah that is nice. I have been pleasantly surprised by my 115 on the 1875. I wasn’t expecting a speed demon when I bought this boat but today on my way back to the boat launch a speedometer app on my phone that uses gps said I topped out at 52 mph. (I don’t have a gps on the console yet that tells me my speed.) Thats pretty good for an almost 19’ boat with a 115 I think. I had all my gear that I would normally fish with in the boat, and am still running the aluminum propellor that came on the outboard which is the mercury spit fire, 19p. I am interested to see what performance gains I would make by getting the spitfire x7, a stainless prop with the vent holes. Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted November 1, 2017 Author Posted November 1, 2017 Hey guys, I recently bought a helix 10 mega si g2n unit to put in the console of my boat and it was too big, so I ram mounted it to the side which actually worked out fine. However, now I still have the big ugly plastic spot on my console with just a lowrance hook 3 in it. (came with the boat) I am now planning to pick up a helix 7 g2n with just gps and sonar, that way I can be watching my map on one unit and have SI/sonar/DI on my 10. I would consider leaving the hook 3 there to save money but I think I can render it pretty useless due to the fact that its transducer is still mounted on the transom directly next to my new transducer, so I think it will cause interference and I would have to have it turned off all the time anyway. What do I need to get in order for this setup to work? Just an ethernet cable to connect the two units? I plan on getting another helix for my bow over the winter as well, and that will have a trolling motor transducer but I will want to have it networked with my other two. Any advice? Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted November 1, 2017 Global Moderator Posted November 1, 2017 1 hour ago, RenegadeBassin said: Hello again everyone! I recently bought a helix 10 mega si g2n unit to put in the console of my boat and it was too big, so I ram mounted it to the side which actually worked out fine. However, now I still have the big ugly plastic spot on my console with just a lowrance hook 3 in it. (came with the boat) I am now planning to pick up a helix 7 g2n with just gps and sonar, that way I can be watching my map on one unit and have SI/sonar/DI on my 10. I would consider leaving the hook 3 there to save money but I think I can render it pretty useless due to the fact that its transducer is still mounted on the transom directly next to my new transducer, so I think it will cause interference and I would have to have it turned off all the time anyway. What do I need to get in order for this setup to work? Just an ethernet cable to connect the two units? I plan on getting another helix for my bow over the winter as well, and that will have a trolling motor transducer but I will want to have it networked with my other two. Any advice? I was doing some price checking a few weeks ago trying to decide which route I'm going to go. Anyways I emailed BBG marine told him what I wanted to do and within a couple hours he replied with some great pricing and a list of everything I needed to network the units together. Universal Mania is another company with great pricing and knowledge from what I hear. Give those two a shout and they'll hook you up and explain everything to you if needed. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 1, 2017 Super User Posted November 1, 2017 Or you could get your info from the source: 1-800-633-1468 https://www.humminbird.com/Category/Company/Contact-Us/ Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted November 1, 2017 Author Posted November 1, 2017 2 hours ago, 12poundbass said: I was doing some price checking a few weeks ago trying to decide which route I'm going to go. Anyways I emailed BBG marine told him what I wanted to do and within a couple hours he replied with some great pricing and a list of everything I needed to network the units together. Universal Mania is another company with great pricing and knowledge from what I hear. Give those two a shout and they'll hook you up and explain everything to you if needed. 2 hours ago, J Francho said: Or you could get your info from the source: 1-800-633-1468 https://www.humminbird.com/Category/Company/Contact-Us/ Thanks, called both these places and I think i've got it figured out. It's way more complicated than I thought to get this stuff all set up. 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted November 1, 2017 Global Moderator Posted November 1, 2017 31 minutes ago, RenegadeBassin said: Thanks, called both these places and I think i've got it figured out. It's way more complicated than I thought to get this stuff all set up. Lol. Yes it is. My head was spinning. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted November 1, 2017 Super User Posted November 1, 2017 If you will be networking more than 2 units you will need the ethernet hub Quote
Utahbassman Posted November 16, 2017 Posted November 16, 2017 (edited) I am trading in my 2011 Skeeter ZX225 and going to the smaller, more nimble and much less expensive Renegade. I will be getting the 1775 with a 90hp, 2 8'talons and and a Minn Kota Ultrex. Hummingbird Electronics. I love the Pro V Bass models and may upgrade to that later....if needed. Depending on how this little boat handles rough water conditions on big water. Oh and have also requested hotfoot and blinker style trim. Cannot wait for shallow water spring fishin, this boat will be perfect! Edited November 16, 2017 by Randy Austin Not finished. 2 Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted November 17, 2017 Author Posted November 17, 2017 Just had mine winterized on Wednesday Spring Can't come soon enough! I'll post a boat update when its about time to get it back out because I have big plans for over the winter. Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted November 22, 2017 Author Posted November 22, 2017 Swapped out the hook 3. It's looking way less awkward now. I had a new mechanic mount the in dash unit and he did an awesome job. 4 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted November 22, 2017 Super User Posted November 22, 2017 Now that's an upgrade! 2 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted November 22, 2017 Global Moderator Posted November 22, 2017 Looking sweet! 1 Quote
BassB8Caster Posted November 22, 2017 Posted November 22, 2017 Looks awesome! This boat is on my radar when its time to buy in the next year or so. Great value. Nice looking. 1 Quote
Quarry Man Posted January 3, 2018 Posted January 3, 2018 On 10/14/2017 at 9:25 AM, slonezp said: If you are thinking of a Ranger, do your research. There are reported structural issues on the RT 188 line, where did you learn this? Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 3, 2018 Super User Posted January 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Quarry Man said: where did you learn this? PM sent 1 Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted February 6, 2018 Author Posted February 6, 2018 Recently installed the bow helix on my own time. It was pretty easy since there was pre-rigged power for it under the pedal tray. Just had to run the ethernet cable to the console where my 5 port switch is. It appears to all be working but I'll find out for sure in a few months. 3 Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted February 20, 2018 Author Posted February 20, 2018 Had a couple goodies show up in the mail yesterday... 4 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted February 20, 2018 Global Moderator Posted February 20, 2018 21 minutes ago, RenegadeBassin said: Had a couple goodies show up in the mail yesterday... I've been following your install, can't wait to see the finished product. 1 1 Quote
RenegadeBassin Posted March 21, 2018 Author Posted March 21, 2018 Put the blades on a couple days ago! 5 Quote
Super User Further North Posted March 22, 2018 Super User Posted March 22, 2018 Looking good! 1 Quote
MrBigDawg Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 Nice rig@RenegadeBassin! Great setup and summary of everything you have done. I'm looking at the 1775 and the RT 178; unfortunately I'm undecided. I would like to know if you could share that info about the Rangers... @Quarry Man and @slonezp. I'd hate to invest my hard earned money into Rangers structure issues. 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted March 22, 2018 Super User Posted March 22, 2018 3 hours ago, MrBigDawg said: Nice rig@RenegadeBassin! Great setup and summary of everything you have done. I'm looking at the 1775 and the RT 178; unfortunately I'm undecided. I would like to know if you could share that info about the Rangers... @Quarry Man and @slonezp. I'd hate to invest my hard earned money into Rangers structure issues. There are multiple threads on other sites. Google ranger aluminum hull cracks Quote
Super User gim Posted March 24, 2018 Super User Posted March 24, 2018 Nice setup, did you install the blades yourself Renegade? Quote
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