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  1. 05-05-2023, 09:07 AM #1
    TJEli
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    Blast from the past

    Long history with this boat. My father ordered it in 1996. Its an XT that he ordered with most of the comanche options and a deluxe trailer. In 2010 I bought the boat from him when he ordered a 621. I updated electronics and trolling motor and ran this boat until 2017 when I sold it to my brother and purchased a 620. My brother ran it for 2 years and sold it to another individual. In 2021 my brother bought it back from the person he sold it to. In 2020 fishing had to take a back seat to some other things in my life and I sold my 620. Fast forward to this spring and I was able to purchase this boat back from my brother. I still love this boat. Even after owning bigger and nicer rigs. She is a solid old girl and still looks and runs great for being 26 years old. I just treated her to some gen3 graphs and Fusion Audio. Enjoy the pics!

    1997 397XT, 1997 Merc 200 EFI

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    #2 05-05-2023, 09:24 AM
    Sharp!
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    #3 05-05-2023, 09:33 AM
    Kool and she looks great.......
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    #4 05-05-2023, 02:45 PM
    Wow what a beautiful boat!!!!
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    #5 05-05-2023, 04:15 PM
    Beautiful Ranger!
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    #6 05-05-2023, 07:07 PM
    A blast from the past. I had the same boat same year but had an Evinrude Intimidator I think it was called and I called Ranger and spoke with Randy Hopper about changing carpet color to gray without paying the extra charge and he did the change for me and he was very nice to talk with. Never had any issue with mine. Yours looks great.
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    #7 05-05-2023, 08:40 PM
    Beautiful rig.
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    #8 05-07-2023, 05:48 AM
    Nice looking rig and keep her going, love the older ones
    1990 374V Ranger Still kickin' bass after all these years
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    #9 05-07-2023, 09:50 AM
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
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    #10 05-07-2023, 10:59 AM
    Nice back story, very nice boat
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    #11 05-07-2023, 08:50 PM
    Neat history with the boat. I'm betting it is now in its forever home.

    Sharp rig, too. Have fun and be safe.
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    #12 05-11-2023, 03:07 PM
    I always love old school boats back in the day! Very nice looking!
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