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  1. 10-26-2023, 01:00 PM #1
    mikecauley
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    older ranger question

    was wood used in the construction of a 2001 Ranger 518V or was it all composite?
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    #2 10-26-2023, 02:14 PM
    I added two links to your post in the general bass boat section
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    #3 10-26-2023, 02:15 PM
    Most boats had no wood after 1998 or so I bet rangers were one of the first to have no wood also

    soft lids more likely to be an issue
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    #4 10-27-2023, 07:46 AM
    When I put a recessed pedal in my 98 518 there is wood covered with fiberglass for the deck
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    #5 10-27-2023, 10:14 AM
    Transom all fiberglass from 88 on. Not sure when the rest of the boat went wood free but I know it was after 1999 because my 518 has wood decks.
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    #6 10-28-2023, 05:21 PM
    My 2002 518 had the fiberglass deck. I would think the 2001 had the same.
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    #7 10-29-2023, 11:17 AM
    My 2000 518dvx has fiberglass over plywood. I have some soft spots on the front deck that needs attention.
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    #8 10-29-2023, 02:40 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by OldBassMan View Post
    My 2000 518dvx has fiberglass over plywood. I have some soft spots on the front deck that needs attention.
    surprises me as stratos had no wood after 99 and always figured ranger was on the leading edge of technology
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    #9 11-02-2023, 03:45 PM
    2001 R93 has wood in bottom of battery trays drilled for third battery and wood was on drill bit
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    #10 11-11-2023, 08:45 AM
    My 2001 520DVX is all fiberglass
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    #11 11-12-2023, 10:02 AM
    Pretty sure everything 400 series was all fiberglass transoms - integrated setback. God I loved my 461!
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    #12 11-13-2023, 08:12 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by mactlman View Post
    surprises me as stratos had no wood after 99 and always figured ranger was on the leading edge of technology
    The only "leading edge" Ranger has ever been on is marketing and hype.
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