Looking for feedback from guys who have run 1880 anglers. Looking to potential pull the trigger on one.
Main questions I would like answered.
1). How do they handle larger bodies of water. Can you fish out of them in 3 footers
2). What type of speed do you get out of the 175 VROD or 175 Yamaha
3). Overall positive and negative experience in owning one.
Thanks!
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1). How do they handle larger bodies of water. Can you fish out of them in 3 footers
Very good friend has the 1850 Reata which at the time was the same hull. Maybe not exactly the same as your looking at but should be very similar.
3 footers at LOTW and Mille Lacs have been no issue for him at all. He’s been extremely happy over the years.
When I ran his boat this spring we didn’t have waves. With the Yamaha 150hp it would be close to 50mph.
I am really impressed with the rough water handling. The front doesn’t dip under the waves like the older 6 series. Rides well and stays dry. The width over the old 1860 is noticeable. A 150 may hit 50 mph at best. Best I’ve heard is low 50’s with a 175.
Had a 2008 1860 Angler and just bought a 2018, 1880 Angler. Glad to answer any questions, the 1880 isn’t even a week old yet, but I can answer anything on an 1860.
I’m new to my 2016 1880 but love everything about it after the half dozen or so trips I’ve had it out on so far.
I haven’t had a chance to run it rough water yet so I can’t comment on the 3 footers ride. As for speed, the 150 hp Mercury 4S on mine pushes a load with 2 adults, 3 kids, normal fishing gear, and 3/4 tank of fuel at 47.3 mph GPS speed.
The only thing I have yet to master with it is the loading/unloading with the shallow launches we have around here in central Wisconsin.
front doesn’t dip under the waves like the older 6 series.
Does anyone know what year they switched the hull design? I’ve been looking at used 1880’s and would like to get the updated hull.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>MnPat1 wrote:</div>
front doesn’t dip under the waves like the older 6 series.Does anyone know what year they switched the hull design? I’ve been looking at used 1880’s and would like to get the updated hull.
I was referring to the 620 and 619 from the early 2000’s.
The 1860 angler was made until 2013. First year for 1880 was 2014. The 1880 has a wider beam.
The 1860 angler was made until 2013. First year for 1880 was 2014. The 1880 has a wider beam.
Gotcha, thanks!
The big note to make on the current 1880 is the addition of the jump seats in the 2017 models. They added these, just like the ones on the Reata 1850’s, starting with late production 2016’s into the 2017 builds. Doesn’t change the hull but does change the “family” function of the boat between models.
The big note to make on the current 1880 is the addition of the jump seats in the 2017 models. They added these, just like the ones on the Reata 1850’s, starting with late production 2016’s into the 2017 builds. Doesn’t change the hull but does change the “family” function of the boat between models.
The jump seats are nice but the added fiberglass curb in the back sucks.
I have ran this boat about 12 times in the past few years out on Mille Lacs and Leech, friend of mine owns one and I use it periodically.
Boat is setup with a 150 etec, great motor but seems to be a little underpowered when in rough water. Definitely go with a 175 or 200. Have had water come over the bow numerous times if you are pulling cranks into the wind and it’s 3 footers plus. The etec will troll down to about 2.2 with dragging a sock, so if your looking to pull cranks around the 1.2 to 1.8 range, you will either want a kicker or run the bow mount, minn kota standard package bow mount will allow you to pull cranks at any speed up to about 2.6 miles per hour.
Top end speed with the 150 etec loaded with 2 people, full gas and livewell is going to max out at 46 mph. 48.9 is the top end I have seen on this boat with just 2 people and no live well filled.
Running hard in rough water, boat handles ok, it’s definitely an 18 to 19 foot boat and if you have ever ran a 20 footer, you will notice the difference in ride.
Couple of negatives in comparison the 600 series rangers and these are minimal, maybe Ranger has changed this since. The bow on the 1880 does not have the rod holder buckles nor the inset for the rods to be stored on the bow while underway, you can lay them diagonal but the risk of stepping on a rod is increased compared to the 600 series rangers where you can lay them down the side and strap them in. Again minimal but it does annoy some. The on board charger is up front in the bow and the access cord is in the front of the boat, not a major inconvenience but if tarped, you will need to loosen the tarp up to plug in, whereas the 600 series runs the access to the back of the boat and no need to untarp to plug power in to charge, again minimal but could be easily fixed by running the charger and plug in the transom area of the boat. That location of the trolling motor battery also eats up a little bit of dry bow storage as well as the charger and battery are housed in the bow dry storage area.
Overall it is a great boat for an 18 to 19 footer, but if you can swing it I would definitely look for a 20 footer plus if your going to be mainly fishing big water.
I owned one of the first 1860s with a 150. Terribly disapointed in the loaded performance of the boat.It did fish well though.
The 1880 with the 200 is a completely different boat and is quite impressive! Length always wins however in the big water situations regardless of brand.
I would encourage anyone to actually drive one before deciding for or against. It is always the least amount of $ to do it right the first time and sucks to pay for something that wasn’t what you were expecting…… Been there done that myself far too many times !
You can reach the cord from the gas outlet in the cover. Just leave the cord sticking out of the compartment. Easier yet if you have an extension cord hooked up and left in front of passenger console.
I have the 2015 1880 Angler model with a 150 4 stroke Merc. In my opinion it is a great fishing platform. I have only ran it a couple of times and with the 150/3 adults I was getting 46 on the gps.
I can’t comment on the 3′ footer question as I have not been in rough water yet with the boat. I did come from an older 20′ fish n ski that had a narrow beam and the 100″ beam on the Angler makes up for the loss of the length.
Dislikes: Access to the battery charger, plastic trim on the sides are fading and chalky looking.
Likes: It’s a Ranger!!, rides and tracks very well, lot’s of storage, dash is laid out well (I have the graph above the steering wheel and the gauges off to the side), rod locker is big and I can store two more on the passenger side, full windshield is nice and sturdy, seats are comfortable.
The jump seats in the 2017+ models would be a nice have. Then you could pull the back row of seats out and that gives you a ton more fishing area. I like the layout of the back as well not a fan of the horseshoe in the 600 series boats. I can get right up to the side to net fish. I would consider looking at the 2080 Angler as well if you are looking for a bigger boat.
I had a question and ended up calling Ranger headquarters. He said before the jump seats in he 1880, 10 1850 to every 1 1880. Now with the change the numbers have switched, 10 1880 to every 1 1850. I like both boats, but also looking at the Skeeter WX 1910
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