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Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! => Ice Shack Tips => Topic started by: Melbs7 on Feb 04, 2009, 05:42 PM
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I am looking at buying a used Frabill Ranger XLT from a guy locally here. I haven't seen it yet, but he said that it has the bench seat. I was really looking for the "boat seat" style seats that I believe are new to this year's model line for Frabill. Does anybody know if I can buy the new style seats from Frabill and convert this Ranger to the new seats? Also, I don't see it in thier product line on the Frabill website, so it must not be a current model. Does anyone know what current model it would be compareable to?
Thanks,
Dave
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I can't tell you much about the ranger, but I can tell you that I wouldn't be too afraid of a bench seat. I've got a bench in my Otter, and I like it. I was skeptical at first, having switched from actual seats in a fishtrap, but I'm quite pleased with the result.
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As far as buying the seats you can right from frabill. I have the new 2 seater called the Trekker. Absolutely love this model. M.C. sports carries them. On sale right now for otd 340 bucks. Don't know a thing about the ranger xlt. HTH.
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I'm with magnus, I have a Guide with the bench seat and I really like like it.
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Ive got an xlt with the bench seat and a fish trap pro with a boat seat. The boat seat is a little more comfortable but I really like the bench seat because it gives you a place to set stuff close so you can reach it. If its to hard for you to sit on buy a cushion.
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I have a Frabill XLT that I have been using for about four years and it came with two very comfortable swivel seats. I guess I have never seen a Frabill XLT with bench seats around here.
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I have a Ranger and I have the 2 swivel seats and mine is 3 years old so yours might be the same but with a bench. But you can order the seat rail and seats from frable because I ordered a second seat rail so I could move my seats back to the inside so I could keep my feet out of the water and slush on warm days good luck
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I bought a Ranger XLT from Gander Mt. in Wausau, WI about 4 years ago. Mine has 2 seats that the backs fold down and clip on the front of the sled. The upright piece in the base sets in a slot. You'd need the slot in the sled bottom. However, you could probably rig that with some angled aluminum. I like mine and 2 big guys can fish in it comfortably. It is a little hefy for a long pull.
My advice, try the bench. If you don't like it, you could build your own seat or call the factory in Jackson, WI. Enjoy! :tipup:
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I have the bench in my trap, and I picked up a "Sit-Backer" canoe seat at BassPro, for 40 bucks. Super comfy and works like a charm...Also is great in the canoe in the summer.