Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #1  
Old 07-28-2014, 12:15 PM
MadridRanger1994 MadridRanger1994 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,054
Default

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone had a Nucanoe or a small fishing boat. Been interested in one of the two, I'm new to the sport so I'm trying to educate myself with the basics.
Maybe something like this, another fellow member here had this setup,

Keeping in mind, I'm 2wd, and wouldn't want to end up like this guy,
Attached Images
File Type: jpg image-2031247029.jpg (61.1 KB, 31 views)
File Type: jpg image-737021193.jpg (64.1 KB, 30 views)
File Type: jpg image-1510124944.jpg (65.7 KB, 33 views)

Last edited by MadridRanger1994; 07-28-2014 at 12:22 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 07-28-2014, 12:34 PM
Bigcat1911 Bigcat1911 is offline
Following my dreams
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 753
Default Re: Nucanoe & Fishing Boats

personally id get one of these their sturdy as hell. fished out of one for a few years and you can tow them with a car. great little boat http://alumacraft.com/boats/mod-v/15...pe=2&layout=18
__________________
2005 EDGE 3.0 V6 5-Speed, Modest Lift and Tires, 4x2, 4.10 LSD, Regular Cab
Color: Labatt Blue Name: Trixie

Build Thread:
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...er-trixie.html
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-28-2014, 12:42 PM
MadridRanger1994 MadridRanger1994 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,054
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigcat1911 View Post
personally id get one of these their sturdy as hell. fished out of one for a few years and you can tow them with a car. great little boat http://alumacraft.com/boats/mod-v/15...pe=2&layout=18
How much would that run me? With a trailer and all?
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-29-2014, 04:57 AM
Bigcat1911 Bigcat1911 is offline
Following my dreams
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 753
Default Re: Nucanoe & Fishing Boats

i would say you could get a used one for under 2 grand. entire package
__________________
2005 EDGE 3.0 V6 5-Speed, Modest Lift and Tires, 4x2, 4.10 LSD, Regular Cab
Color: Labatt Blue Name: Trixie

Build Thread:
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...er-trixie.html
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-29-2014, 09:11 AM
MadridRanger1994 MadridRanger1994 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,054
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigcat1911 View Post
i would say you could get a used one for under 2 grand. entire package
yep, found a few boats that look in alright shape and owners claim to have running engines, engines are expensive though, only 80% of the boats value lol
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 07-29-2014, 10:18 AM
Bigcat1911 Bigcat1911 is offline
Following my dreams
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 753
Default Re: Nucanoe & Fishing Boats

Quote:
Originally Posted by MadridRanger1994 View Post
yep, found a few boats that look in alright shape and owners claim to have running engines, engines are expensive though, only 80% of the boats value lol
yah but you dont really need anything bigger than 8hp or so. those boats are light and cut through the water nicely
__________________
2005 EDGE 3.0 V6 5-Speed, Modest Lift and Tires, 4x2, 4.10 LSD, Regular Cab
Color: Labatt Blue Name: Trixie

Build Thread:
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/proje...er-trixie.html
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 07-29-2014, 01:40 PM
MadridRanger1994 MadridRanger1994 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,054
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigcat1911 View Post
yah but you dont really need anything bigger than 8hp or so. those boats are light and cut through the water nicely
Sounds great man! Do you think I'd run into problems in the ramps with my 2wd? lol
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 07-29-2014, 05:23 PM
camodown camodown is offline
I'm kind of a big deal
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,848
Default

Just depends on the ramp. How steep, how wet it is from the amount of traffic ect.
__________________
Lifted and junk

Double Lifted Rangers
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 07-31-2014, 06:34 PM
casey.mikl casey.mikl is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 9,686
Default

An aluminum boat say 14-15 ft no you will have no issues. I have a 2.3 and pull my 14ft with a 25hp Johnson on it. Aluminum boats weigh practically nothing. And for what it cost. Your better off with a aluminum john boat. I have mine and my grandpa has an ancient Indian canoe. He built outriggers for his with big PVC pontoons. It won't tip over even if you tried.
__________________
1997 B2300 reg cab 2.3 Lima, 15x8.5 Mickey Thompson classic 2, 31x10.50 cooper discover at3, 7.5 open 4.10 rear, dynomax super turbo catback, alpine iva-w200 w/ nav, kicker 6x8s, alpine type R 8, alpine 250W mono amp, power bass 400.4, tool box & camper shell, compustar alarm/remote start.
1956 Ford F100 rust bucket with big plans!
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 07-31-2014, 07:27 PM
mattsfx4 mattsfx4 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 669
Default

You will be fine even in the steepest ramps, ours is a good 35 degree rise and I pull our 19 foot aluminum centre console out in 2wd even when it's wet
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 08-01-2014, 11:59 AM
MadridRanger1994 MadridRanger1994 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,054
Default

Thanks for the info guys!
Right now I'm talking to a guy about this kayak, I'll just check it out https://houston.craigslist.org/boa/4598141531.html
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 08-01-2014, 03:19 PM
JJSLAIL22 JJSLAIL22 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,361
Default

Are you automatic or manual? That will make a difference but should be okay either way. I've got a 12ft Jon boat with a mud motor here in FL.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg ForumRunner_20140801_181853.jpg (15.2 KB, 7 views)
__________________
2000 Ford Ranger XLT - 4x4 Off Road - 3.0L - 5speed - 4.10 - 3in BL - 2in Torsion Lift - Lokka Front Locker - RCI Skids - Rancho Shocks - Super Start Extreme AGM Deep Cycle Battery - Cragar Soft 8s - 33x12.50 BFG M/T KM2 w/ Hitch Mounted Spare - Smittybilt XRC8 Winch - On Board Compressor - Hidden Snorkel
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 08-01-2014, 07:35 PM
MadridRanger1994 MadridRanger1994 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,054
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by JJSLAIL22 View Post
Are you automatic or manual? That will make a difference but should be okay either way. I've got a 12ft Jon boat with a mud motor here in FL.
I'm auto
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 08-07-2014, 11:08 AM
American Henchman American Henchman is offline
Ford Ranger Owner
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 57
Default Re: Nucanoe & Fishing Boats

I have a 16' extra wide, extra deep, still looking for a boat motor for it. but it should be fine to pull with my splash. my brother tows the same size boat with his ranger as well.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 110813_1124[00].jpg (58.1 KB, 7 views)
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 08-09-2014, 12:22 PM
MadridRanger1994 MadridRanger1994 is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,054
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by American Henchman View Post
I have a 16' extra wide, extra deep, still looking for a boat motor for it. but it should be fine to pull with my splash. my brother tows the same size boat with his ranger as well.
That's exactly what I'm looking for man! How much was that? And something light is what I want to avoid slipping on the slimy ramps
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
**Official Hunting & Fishing Thread** Red31 Off Topic 1256 03-19-2018 11:52 PM
Weights of fiberglass boats vs. aluminum boats digger658 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 5 02-19-2014 06:11 PM
Lets see thos boats Joe16 General Ford Ranger Discussion 2 10-20-2013 04:31 PM
Craigslist / eBay Find: 2 Jon Boats I'm looking at. FFparker Misc Items 16 01-23-2013 01:48 PM
do you think it can tow some boats tmoore78 General Tech 9 10-23-2011 04:43 PM