Anybody have good/bad news about the Ranger Fisherman series in the 90s? I want a 620, but can only afford a 690. Will I suffer ride, speed, comfort, or overall happiness? It seems that the hulls are different / less refined.
Ditto on that. I’ve been looking for Specs and reviews and have not found anything. (probably due to the age)
I’m sure there are many former 690 owners on here. Any opinions compared to 1860,619,620 ? 
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Anybody have good/bad news about the Ranger Fisherman series in the 90s? I want a 620, but can only afford a 690. Will I suffer ride, speed, comfort, or overall happiness? It seems that the hulls are different / less refined.
The 690 is a bit more choppy riding than a 619 or more comperable 1860.An overall length of 18’9″ with 90″ beam making it 6″ shorter & narrower than the 619vs.With a max hp of 175 you should get low to mid 50’s to higher 50’s depending on prop choice,with or without a jackplate & total weight of persons motors & gear.I run a 1998 690 & it is still a very comfortable single counsel rig,which I preferred at the time for being able to move about the boat more freely also leaving more space to lay out my longer trolling rods without breaking them down & filling more rod locker space, than a dual counsel model the 692.With that said it also leaves guests more open to the environments.My rod locker generally has 14-18 rods depending on types of fishing I might be doing & 6-8 most used rods laying either side of me on the bow compartments for ease of use.The downside would be possibly lack of storage as the whole front underdeck is fuel cell,42 gal.This also makes for possibly coming out of the hole a bit longer than the 619 or 1860 as I beleive the fuel cell is more centered under floor on those models comperably equipped.The upside would be you should be able to get a nice used rig for around 1/3 to 1/2 the price of a newer model.Depending on options & physical appearance.I am very happy overall with my rig,but now possibly considering purchasing a dual counsel model over openness for more guest comfort. Still weighing my options,payments or no payment plan. 
It is still a Ranger & is a solid quality built boat,just not as refined as some of the newer Ranger models! 
Any more ? just ask.Best of luck in your quest to getting in a new to you rig. 
I have the specs from Ranger for the 681’s, 690’s, 617’s, 618’s and 619’s if you want them. Post your email and I will send them to you.
I found these specs online : http://www.bassboatcentral.com/rangerspecs3.htm
I am really looking for guys who’ve used 690/692 models and their levels of satisfaction. WhiteTip’s post includes the perfect kind of info I need. THANKS!!!
But I’m hoping more guys chime in. I,too, am considering the overall benefits of the 692 over the 690 as a dual console and see it as a definite step up at least in creature comfort. My old Lund was a single console and my current Alumacraft is a walk-thru. My wife loves the glove compartment and the ability to hide from wave-splash. I am almost certain that SHE’D want the dual console. At least that is how I plan on selling the idea of a different boat to her. 
I also have become accustomed to fishing around the windshield and think that it is a small price to pay to stay drier while in the nasty stuff.
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