2000 Ranger R83VS...what oz carpet was originally installed?

[coreynov902]

Going to be re-carpeting this winter and am going back and forth between 20oz and 24oz. Just curious what came on it originally.

[jc2bg]

I believe it was 20 ounce, Corey.

[coreynov902]

Thank you. If re-carpeting, would you stick with the 20oz or is the 24oz that much nicer?

[jc2bg]

I’d stick with the 20 ounce myself. 24 ounce has a deeper pile, but in my opinion doesn’t add to its durability or visual appeal. Plus it might make your lids that much tighter. If you keep the Ranger-style carpet clean, it lasts for a very long time and looks really good. I’ve been amazed at some of the pristine-looking carpet I’ve seen on boats 10-15 years old, or older.

[KYRANGERMAN]

Yeah if you keep the Ranger carpet clean and garage the boat then it will last almost forever. This is my 20 year old carpet.
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[r83srock]

20oz was original. I believe before that was 16oz, maybe 12. I was only able to get 24 oz from ranger. Yes the lids are tighter, but they won’t stay that way with some use. I also used a hair clipper to shave the edges and that made a big difference. It’s nice carpeting.

[coreynov902]

Thanks for the information. Anyone know what Ranger's parts department's hours are? Are they open weekends?

[xcoach]

I’ll chime in, my 03 carpet is still good, maybe not as nappy as new but I really still have to pull hard to get the battery lid open. Great quality carpet. If it were me, I’d call on Tuesday or Wednesday.

[jc2bg]

Thanks for the information. Anyone know what Ranger's parts department's hours are? Are they open weekends?

Not on weekends. IIRC, 9-5 Central time.

[bassnman81]

I was always under the assumption that it is 24oz.

[r83srock]

The new carpet is 24oz sir. I believe they went to that in 08 or so, according to the parts person I talked To last fall. I hope that person is still employed, super genuine people there.

[cmbtvet]

Yeah if you keep the Ranger carpet clean and garage the boat then it will last almost forever. This is my 20 year old carpet.

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My carpet doesn't look quite that good but for being 20 years old, mine doesn't look terribly bad either.