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Ranger Boats - yay or nay? Updated pg 2
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:05 pm
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:05 pm
any experiences with owning one positive or negative? im considering their new aluminum boat for my Toledo bend camp. i wanted the OB's experiences on ownership, customer service etc....
TIA :
FYI im looking at the 178 w a 70hp outboard
TIA :
FYI im looking at the 178 w a 70hp outboard
This post was edited on 3/31/15 at 5:01 pm
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Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:25 pm to SenseiBuddy
Looked at some today in Shreveport . They definitely look well built. I know that if I was going aluminum it would be at the top of my list
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:30 pm to SenseiBuddy
I have heard nothing but good things about their aluminum boats. Three of my customers have fished them and love them.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:45 pm to SenseiBuddy
Where you been?
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:50 pm to fisherbm1112
They are solid, and one of the guys I fish with has one. The biggest difference between it and my all-weld Tracker is the bell's and whistles are higher quality, but the boat/ride is the same. The Ranger just has quality accessories, storage, pumps etc. If you have the money go with Ranger, no doubt..
Posted on 3/19/15 at 11:08 pm to deaconjones35
Man I've been everywhere man. Lol
Last 3 months
Vegas
Pittsburgh
Eugene Oregon
Portland
Little rock
Dallas
Victoria
Houston
Quakerstown penn
Mobile Al
I'm going crazy.
Last 3 months
Vegas
Pittsburgh
Eugene Oregon
Portland
Little rock
Dallas
Victoria
Houston
Quakerstown penn
Mobile Al
I'm going crazy.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 11:25 pm to SenseiBuddy
The only Ranger I've been on was a 2310 bay. Hell of a nice boat in rough or calm water.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:27 am to SenseiBuddy
Yay
I haven't been in one of the aluminum Rangers, but they look solid as hell. And I've heard nothing but good about them. I may be a little biased though, being that I have a Ranger. Even though it's an older 361V. My brother has a brand new 519C, and CamdenTiger is right about the bells and whistles. That's one thing (but definitely not the only thing) Ranger pays attention to.
I haven't been in one of the aluminum Rangers, but they look solid as hell. And I've heard nothing but good about them. I may be a little biased though, being that I have a Ranger. Even though it's an older 361V. My brother has a brand new 519C, and CamdenTiger is right about the bells and whistles. That's one thing (but definitely not the only thing) Ranger pays attention to.
This post was edited on 3/20/15 at 7:31 am
Posted on 3/20/15 at 8:10 am to SenseiBuddy
I just bought the 188 a couple months ago and love it. Not sure if it's an option on the 178 but don't get the second console if you can. Easiest boat I've fished out of for fresh water and quality is second to none. Only complaint I have is common to all aluminum boats after owning a glass is the weight when trolling in the wind. It gets blown around much easier.
You may want to look at the 188 if only for the rod storage in the middle. I love that I don't have to lug my rods in and out of the camp every time I go down there.
Any questions that I can answer feel free to ask.
You may want to look at the 188 if only for the rod storage in the middle. I love that I don't have to lug my rods in and out of the camp every time I go down there.
Any questions that I can answer feel free to ask.
This post was edited on 3/20/15 at 8:13 am
Posted on 3/20/15 at 8:14 am to SenseiBuddy
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looking at the 178 w a 70hp outboard
Can't comment on the Ranger, but I will tell you this, I have a 17.5' alum Skeeter with a 75. When the winds are above 10, its a rough ride. If you have the money I would go longer with a bigger outboard, 115 min. FYI they are coming out with a SHO in the 115...
ETA go big on the trolling motor too, I put a 74lb on mine, it might be overkill, but I can hold in some serious wind.
This post was edited on 3/20/15 at 8:16 am
Posted on 3/20/15 at 8:56 am to shawnlsu
How do you think one of those would hold up fishing salt water?
Also, how big of a pain is that carpet to keep clean? Fish slime, mud, etc.
I need a smaller boat for Toledo Bend in the spring and for the camp (brackish marsh) in the winter/summer.
Also, how big of a pain is that carpet to keep clean? Fish slime, mud, etc.
I need a smaller boat for Toledo Bend in the spring and for the camp (brackish marsh) in the winter/summer.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 9:28 am to Bussemer
As long as you keep it clean I think it will hold up well in the marsh. We caught 20 catfish last weekend and had slime all over the carpet. Hit it with the hose when we got back to the camp and it looks brand new, mind you it's only 2 months old. The carpet does seem thicker/higher quality than other brands that I looked at.
I looked at a bunch of boats and none held a light to the quality of this one. The only other one I even remotely considered was Xpress but the attention to detail wasn't there and their 18' was only rated for a 90hp. Carpet wasn't cut flush or overlapped crappy, latches loose, ugly welds. Unless something better comes along, I'm now a ranger guy for life.
I looked at a bunch of boats and none held a light to the quality of this one. The only other one I even remotely considered was Xpress but the attention to detail wasn't there and their 18' was only rated for a 90hp. Carpet wasn't cut flush or overlapped crappy, latches loose, ugly welds. Unless something better comes along, I'm now a ranger guy for life.
This post was edited on 3/20/15 at 9:31 am
Posted on 3/20/15 at 9:59 am to shawnlsu
the book says the rt178 only weighs 1080lbs
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:04 am to shawnlsu
if i get the one im looking it, it will be that new rawhide interior in max 4 camo. no carpet for me. just spray it out.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 10:53 am to SenseiBuddy
Ranger aluminum.... yes..... fiberglass.... NO NO NO!!!!
Posted on 3/20/15 at 11:36 am to SenseiBuddy
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new rawhide interior i
I looked at one but man it would be rough on bare feet. I have an 18 month old that I'm going to start bringing out this summer and wanted to soften falls as much as possible. I also have a shed that I keep it in so the carpet should last a lot longer.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 6:33 pm to shawnlsu
I want a ghost or phantom! Love the look and can fish both fresh and salt with the 17 footer
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:27 pm to SenseiBuddy
Very solid hull. Local Trivia : that hull is a copy of the old Cajun Special mold made right here. Ranger top notch across the board...
Posted on 3/20/15 at 8:16 pm to ElDawgHawg
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yes..... fiberglass.... NO NO NO!!!!
You're insane. Their fiberglass boats are the gold standard.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 9:31 pm to rilesrick
I always wondered what happened to cajun special.
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