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Old 02-26-2015, 05:02 PM   #23
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that's exactly one of the machines i had in mind, minus the etec, i think those newer etec ones are out of my price range. i was thinking 04-06/07, either the 600ho or the 500ss (same 600 motor). what year is yours? do you know if the renegade has a longer track vs. the other models (gsx,x, etc)? a longer track machine might be useful on the lakes with all the deep powder. definitely want electric start and reverse too, i know some models don't come with that.

right now i have an 01 ac panther 440 2-up. nice machine, great fishing rig and fun on the trails too. i'll bring my 7 yr old daughter out with me sometimes, she loves it. solo riding, it's not bad. it does a decent job, but i find myself often wishing i had a little more power and better handling. it does ride nice though, and it stays on top of the deep, virgin stuff pretty well. but those revs seem to have quite a following.

oh, btw.. i found a couple jig boxes. should arrive today or tomorrow.
I think my Etec is a 2009 and my 550 a 2008 or 2009...can't remember.

I believe Renegades can come with a longer track. Mine is not a long track. While a longer track will certainly give you a smoother ride, don't get hung up on it and refuse a good short track sled. My sleds go just fine in the deep fluffy snow that is on the lake. If you can find a good used, low hour, 600 Etec, I would jump on it. I would stay away from a used 800 Etec however.

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