Ranger 2000 Bay Ranger
The 2000 Bay Ranger scoots over the top of the slop like a properly hurled flat stone on a lake.
by Alan Jones
December 1, 2006
When you think of Ranger boats, most people picture something glittery on a lake with a pair of
anglers casting for bass, but after a day of fishing for 100-pound tarpon at Boca Grande Pass
aboard the 2000 Bay Ranger, you'll see the company from Flippin, Ark., in a whole new light. The
ripping outgoing tide is a great time to fish, but when the wind is coming in, this hot spot churns
like a washing machine. No problem; the Ranger scoots over the top of the slop like a properly
hurled flat stone on a lake. Top speed with an Evinrude E-TEC 150 is 48 mph, and with the engine
trimmed up, it can float in less than a foot of water. It's clear that the designers of this
boat understand what anglers want, so they give you twin lockable 8-foot rod locker compartments in
the bow, cast net storage, a recirculating livewell (and bassin' folks know livewells), and a front
casting platform that is free of obstructions and ideal for fly fishermen. The stern seat
completely stows away when fishing, and the fold-down console rail allows you to reduce the overall
height to get back in the mangroves or park it in your garage.
www.rangerboats.com.
