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Talk to me about the Ranger RT 188
Posted on 4/6/16 at 10:16 am
Posted on 4/6/16 at 10:16 am
anyone have one, been in one, love it, hate it? I'm a Bass Cat purist but there is an RT188 for sale near me in great shape and it's tempting... I've been boatless for over a year waiting on funds to buy another BC but this one would be easier on the pocketbook if it's worth it? Any opinions welcome.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:11 am to ElDawgHawg
Love it. Great ride, lots of room and storage.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 12:45 pm to slimcat
Coming out of a 19 ft fiberglass, will it still fish comfortable? I know it will be different but just how different?
Posted on 4/6/16 at 1:02 pm to ElDawgHawg
You will definitely notice the difference from a fiberglass Basscat and an aluminum boat regardless what's written on the side. Handling will be lacking and you will feel every wave. Sides are high and flat that catch the wind. A gentle breeze will push you around like a windsock,. Wind is the worst because it always seems to blow from an angle that pushes the back end around and you have stay on the trolling motor trying to keep the boat straight. My $.02
ETA: Forgot to mention it'll suck on windy days.
ETA: Forgot to mention it'll suck on windy days.
This post was edited on 4/6/16 at 1:04 pm
Posted on 4/6/16 at 2:15 pm to ElDawgHawg
If you are use to fiberglass boats and you are looking to get fiberglass performance out of an aluminum boat then you will be disappointed. That being said I have a RT188 and love it. This is my first boat so I've never owned a glass rig. Most of my fishing will take place in the marsh and spillway so other than speed the advantages to glass really aren't that much for me.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 2:22 pm to ElDawgHawg
Bought one last January. Absolutely love it. Good storage, big decks, rides good, great on fuel. I haven't found anything major not to like.
I traded a 18.5' fiberglass for it. This fishes 100 x's better than my old glass boat.
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Coming out of a 19 ft fiberglass, will it still fish comfortable?
I traded a 18.5' fiberglass for it. This fishes 100 x's better than my old glass boat.
This post was edited on 4/6/16 at 2:24 pm
Posted on 4/6/16 at 7:08 pm to ElDawgHawg
I went from a nitro into the RT-188 and It was a easy transition. These boats fish really well trolling motor down every bit as good as my glass boat did. It dose catch a little bit more wind, but it's nothing thats a problem. The ride is nice not quite a smooth as a bass cat in ruff water, but not bad for aluminum. It's hands down one of the best aluminum rigs I've fish out of other than a bigger 21' xpress.
I will also say it's a heck of a lot easier to tow than a big glass rig and it's a lot easier at the pump than my glass rig also.
I will also say it's a heck of a lot easier to tow than a big glass rig and it's a lot easier at the pump than my glass rig also.
Posted on 4/7/16 at 9:06 am to Bass_Man
thanks guys. I'm going to look at it this weekend. He has it priced a little high in my opinion so I'm anxious to see if he's willing to come down some. For what he's asking I'm within 5 grand of buying a nearly new 18 ft Bass Cat so I've got to weigh my options.
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