Why did Ranger stop making boats with the setback?

[mheichelbech]

Sure most of you know back in the 1990s Ranger made some models where the back of the boat had a setback built in.  Almost like a fiberglass built jackplate.  The 1993 490s models are built this way.

 

Wondering why Ranger didn’t stick with this.  Was it problematic?  Seemed like the perfect setup to me.

[J Francho]

I don't know why they stopped, but it was only set back, and not like a jackplate that allows you to adjust engine height.  That splashwell was always stained on the boats that I rode in.  Looked like a pain to keep clean.

[Tim Kelly]

I bet it was to help with the weight of 4 stroke motors if people are using a jack plate, moves some buoyancy further back.

[mheichelbech]

14 minutes ago, J Francho said:

I don't know why they stopped, but it was only set back, and not like a jackplate that allows you to adjust engine height.  That splashwell was always stained on the boats that I rode in.  Looked like a pain to keep clean.

I agree it is a big splash well and those kind are a pain to keep clean.  You get the water stain and smoke residue or something.  At least my old HydraSports did.  Yea with respect to the Jack plate I was just talking about how it sets the engine back further.  I knew they did have any kind of adjustment.  I don’t know why they don’t make boats with Jack plates built on.  Or maybe they do...lol!  Never been able to afford ordering a new boat with choosing options.

[J Francho]

My Bullet required a jack plate to mount a motor. That boat (21 XDC) had a 15" set back from TH Marine.

[Tim Kelly]

Your boat wasn't Ranger fast though John. ?

[J Francho]

Ranger 70 mph = GPS 45 mph