Ranger VX1788 Prep for solo launch

[@alancummings5651]

What is the draft with the motor up and motor down?

[@mikeherbst3469]

Where did you find the 150 merc outboard cover?

[@jprime84]

The place that makes them is in Australia. Check out outboardcovers dot com

[@DrDarwinian]

I have the same boat, love it. What does the bimini look fully deployed? Having one installed this weekend and I cannot find any images of it fully opened. Does it connect to the wind shields?

[@jprime84]

I guess it would depend on your top. I have mine so there are forward ties that clip in just behind the windshield along the gunnels.

[@bendaniel5718]

Did the Bimini come with it or did you have to custom order? Also how does it handle rough water?

[@jprime84]

I added the top myself. I havent owned a boat before but it seems extremely stable even in rough water. Ive had it in the ICW here in NC and one day the wind kicked up a strong chop and while it was bumpy i had easy control and stability.

[@chuck6499]

How are you liking the boat so far? I think you have had it for a year? Looking at getting one this weekend.

[@jprime84gaming89]

For us it is the perfect balance of family boat and fishing platform. It can pull tubes pretty well and has plenty of room to hang out and enjoy food and drink with the family, or anchor and swim or hang out in a cove. At the same time, it is nearly as versatile as a bass boat for fishing. I have had it in as low as 2.5 feet of water with the trim up. Decent storage for gear and two live wells.