I finally decided to post some picture of my 22 Rt188p now that its pretty much the way i want it. This is a picture of the day i picked it up from the dealer. 20211124_133756.jpg
I finally decided to post some picture of my 22 Rt188p now that its pretty much the way i want it. This is a picture of the day i picked it up from the dealer. 20211124_133756.jpg
I swapped the Elite fs 7 to a Carbon 9, i got the good deal from Cabelas and it came with the 3 in 1 transducer so i could replace the 2 in 1 that came on the boat. added the large powerpole buttons and DD26 Ghost pedal pad, and replaced the trolling motor power plug with a USB port and moved the power cord below the deck. 20211209_230607.jpg
On the Ghost i installed a Bobs prop nut, Crown weed chopper and T-H marine troll tamer. the river here turns into a salad end of summer so the nut and chopper will be great. 20211209_230611.jpg
I installed gas springs to the cooler and step, i also added a second one to the port locker, the factory one was too weak by itself. 20220101_202531.jpg20220101_202540.jpg20220101_205127.jpg
I added a 3rd lithium, changed start battery to large 31 AGM, and added a group 31 battery box for tool bag and spares. This boat has a huge rear storage, there is also a charger and 2 powerpole pumps in there. The factory electrical was not labeled and was all stuffed on the battery posts, so i added buss bars, disconnect, and labeled everything, still need to add a main fuse for the battery lead. I also ran dedicated power to each graph. 20220117_210255.jpg20211205_134428.jpg
Excellent job. Enjoy the new rig.
I moved the FS 7 from the bow to the right of the console, on a large ram ball mount so that i can easily swing it inboard for putting the boat cover on. I didn't like how low the FS 7 in the dash was and the dash was warping and flexing the graph, so i made a n aluminum plate, it allowed me to raise it up a bit and it takes the strain of the dash panel, which is perfectly flat now with the plate, and i think it looks great, it matches the lower switch panels. I also installed the water pressure gauge and the powerpole controller. 20211206_215401.jpg20211206_222334.jpg
I have networked all 3 graphs together on N2k and ethernet, that was another reason for getting the Carbon, it has 2 ethernet ports and the FS only has 1, so i used the carbon as an ethernet switch. The N2k network also has my Point-1, Sonic hub 2, and Ghost on it as well. The Sonic hub is mounted upside down in the port forward locker and the Point-1 is left of the port console. 20211202_203350.jpg
Here is the 3 in 1 transducer that came with the Carbon, its mounted in the same location as the factory 2 in 1. This install is pretty much perfect, the motor trimmed all the way down won't get in the way, its tilted forward 4 degrees so that it is level at scanning speed of around 5 mph, it also gives a really good picture up in the mid 30 mph range too. you can also see i have a hydraulic Atlas JP, they say 4" on Ranger site but it moves 5"
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Very nice! I sure like my RT.
Have a good one and thank God for it!
Great looking boat and rigging job
Real nice.
Nice mods! B.O.A.T. stands for Break Out Another Thousand!
John Walker - Matthews NC
2021 Ranger RT198P - Mercury 150 4S - Enertia Eco
VesselView Link - MotorGuide Tour Pro - Lowrance Carbons
Very nice! Love that color
Very nice Carl.
Great rigging. Not sure I have the energy to tackle these great upgrades. You put in a lot of time (and thought) getting this great set-up in place.
2021 Ranger RT188
2021 Mercury 115 PXS CT 4S 3B038093
Va Tech '69, '70, '74
Nice boat!
- 2020 Bass Tracker Classic XL - SOLD
- 2024 Lowe Stinger 178
Mercury 115HP ProXS CT
Vance 6" hydraulic jack plate
22P 3 blade Tempest Plus propeller
NGK Ruthenium plugs
Garmin Force troller
Garmin 126SV/93SV/73SV Livescope/ dual GT54 transducers
DD26 motor toter
IG: extremeboating
Very nice
How fast is it, and did you add the 3rd battery for a 36 volt trolling motor?
With full tank of fuel, all my gear and 2 people, it will go 43 mph. I did add the 3rd battery for the trolling motor, i figured if i am going to carry that heavy 36v motor, i might as well use the power.
2022 RT188P
Mercury 115 Pro XS 24p Tempest +
Elite FS7 x 2, Carbon 9
Dual Power-Pole Sportsman II
Lowrance Ghost with Bobs prop nut and Crown weed chopper
Atlas 5" hydraulic JP
Sonic Hub 2, Point-1, Vessel View Mobile