Do you Ranger guys tow with your covers on, or do you not reccomend doing this. I finally worked my way up to a Ranger 620 and have a full windshield. The boat I found is as close to new as you can get even though it is a 2004.
This is my first glass boat, is there any other things I should do as far as care for the finish?
Wipe it down after each outing. There are some “conditioners” that you can use to clean it with when doing this as well.
These are just my observations when fishing with guys that have glass boats.
FDR
I run with the cover on. Ratchet it down as tight as possible. After a few miles, check it and tighten down more if needed.
-J.
I have a 620 also and yes I do transport it with cover on and off.
I very rarely ever dock it or beach it. If I do it is only for a few minutes while I load or run to get the trailer, etc. If it doesn’t have a keel gaurd, get one!
Lastly, Congrats on your new boat! 
I would personally protect my investment/baby, so I often chose to trailer it covered. Also wiping down after each use prevents water spots if the boat is a dark color. Beaching the boat ONLY if you have a keel guard, like Rob said…Enjoy the new ride. I would also recommend smooth move seat mounts if you fish a lot of big water. 
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I would also recommend smooth move seat mounts if you fish a lot of big water.
The ultimate and adjustable cush for your tush! Smooth Move Boat Seats
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I could have used those babies this weekend on Leech 
I travel both ways. Most the time without the cover. You really should think about a Tow Tector if you dont have one. Way too nice of a boat to be seeing rock chips. Give Dean a call at Everts, he can get you set up. This also helps with the water spray from your vehical when the roads are wet.
Also, I use Maguires Whipe N Shine when the boat comes out of the water. Just spray some on the boat and whipe it off. I also use it on the motor. Works great for keeping off the hard water spots.
Wallster ><((((>
Personally I’m of the school that a cover no matter how good and no matter how tight will scratch a boat over time. I do 90% of my towing without. The exceptions I have are in winter, I always tow with my cover, because I don’t like salt in my boat, and a clean windshield, but the thought of it getting up and under the cover and between the cover and boat, worries me a bit.
There are a couple products out there for care of your boat too, I’ve been using a product called Bass Boat Saver, it’s a cleaner wax and polish, works really nice to clean and apply a light layer of wax on the boat, suppose to UV protect the Colors too. There are other products out there too, I’ve heard really good reviews of a product sold by a guy on Walleye central too, that people seem to really like. I like to use something like this and wipe the boat down after being on the water, takes like 5 minutes, and keeps and makes the boat look really nice and sparkly again 
. A little time goes a long way.
A keel guard is a very good reccomendation and money well spent if you don’t have one already.
On the trailer end of things, the tire stuff that makes tires look all nice and shiney does really nice things to the Coating on the Ranger trailer, makes it looks fantastic and new, beware it makes it slippery and there’s not a chance in heck that those little invasive species stickers the DNR hands out will never stick.
Towtector
Thanks for all the help guys I will do these things and keep it looking new as possible
Thanks again
Hmmm…all you guys with the fancy 620s who cover your boat for protection…does your cover have a strap that goes under the boat, around the middle of the cover?? My Reata cover has that and has rubbed the fiberglass on the bottom edge pretty well on both sides of the boat. I’ve only ever covered it on long trips or in the winter and I still have that problem. And yes I try to make it as tight as possible. Just curious if anybody else has noticed that.
And yes, get yourself a towtector.
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That’s exactly what I’m talking about, seen it on all different types of Ranger boats. (though I’m sure it happens to any boat, I just tend to not follow other brands so much)
You know as fast as you get different things it sure makes it hard to keep up with the Jones’ around here. Your new ride makes me really want to get something differnt myself, but need to work on a new tow rig first before I can upgrade the boat. Congrats on the new ride I hear she is a beauty.
Yes, a Tow Tector is a must.
My middle strap that goes under the boat, I beleive rests on my bunks???? I will have to check today to make sure.
What I have done in the past is extend the belly strap longer so that it goes underneath the frame of the trailer and doesn’t touch the boat – this is how I alleviated the problems you are describing. You can extend this yourself or have a canvas shop do it very reasonable!
-ted
Nope, I was wrong. It goes against my bunks but does touch the hull a lil bit. I did not see much wear however. The same can not be said for a lil farther forward.
Like others have said, unless there is salt on the road…I would tow uncovered. Get a towtecter. I don’t see the point in traveling with it covered? Rain..yes maybe…to keep the road grime out of the inside of the boat…but other than that for me it is a no no-
No matter how tight you get that cover…it will wear on areas on your boat.
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What I have done in the past is extend the belly strap longer so that it goes underneath the frame of the trailer and doesn’t touch the boat – this is how I alleviated the problems you are describing. You can extend this yourself or have a canvas shop do it very reasonable!
-ted
Now that is a good idea. I was wondering why Ranger wouldn’t just make the strap longer, but it never dawned on me to get it extended.
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