The age old question...

[skeetbum]

I won't go into the details, most have already been addressed. I've seen the Ranger and talked to the owners and none have an " I wish I had " list to talk about. They're pleased with the boat, every aspect. I bit the bullet a few years back and bought a boat that was real close to what I was after. 8 years down the road, I still wish I had held out and gotten one that was 2 feet longer than what I have. If it's the Ranger that you compare the others to, buy the Ranger and you'll never look back. Just my opinion.

[stormcloud]

About mid way through the payments on the Ranger the boat is not going to be worth what you owe on it. I have waited
years on things I wanted but not necessarily need. I always got them, just not when I wanted them. I never took a cheaper
route either. I would save and crawl before I walked.

[huntinslabs]

There are lots of boats in the 30 grand range. I would shop very hard and look at everything. Especially if it forces you to saddle up for 15 years. Probably longer, will likely need a repower before you ever pay off, along with new interior new trailer. Better love the one you pick.

[Mudskiff]

The new boat i have got priced...
Ranger Rt188
Bottomland camo
Bedliner sprayed inside
115 Yamaha SHO
80# Minn Kota Ultrexx w/link
2 helix 9's networked.

I originally priced the C model but noticed it doesnt have the recessed pedal for tm up front. I cast....all the time. I do have rod holders that are new that would have the bases mounted but I prefer to feel that "thump" more so than spider riggin. Not sayin its out of the question but as of now thats how i roll. Haha

[Mudskiff]

My original plan was to buy a 10k$ boat then put the TM and electronics on it. I have strayed far far away from that!

[Locator79]

Go with the ranger if you can afford it....It should be your last boat. But that's me spending your money.

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[Ttexastom]

Bought a new astro 18sc in 1990. It was the cheapest boat as far as repairs. It was in the shop twice in 25 years for minor repairs to be done. I changed my own water pumps and did most of the maintenance. Only reason that i sold it was i am getting older and it got to be a hassle loading and unloading. New is the best way to go if you can afford it. I agree that you need a lot of cash to put down or a very good trade-in. Fifteen years is a long time to finance something, unless it had doors and a roof.

[feelay]

That Ranger was priced the same as the Lowe, back when they put Triton stickers on them. Is a name worth 10-15k? You can get a whole lot of slightly used "real" Ranger for 30k. I'll never buy another new boat. The depreciation is ridiculous.


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[Hammmerhead]

Definitely, look at used boats that people jumped out and bought, but never used. Its easy to see who is upside down in one after just 3 years or so.

$30K will get you a lot of a slightly used boat.

Bet this one could be had for under 30K

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/boa/6064464299.html


Oh, think twice about a 15 year note
Annual Amortization Schedule

• Annual Schedule
• Monthly Schedule

	Beginning Balance	Interest	Principal	Ending Balance
1	$30,000.00	$1,765.37	$1,272.55	$28,727.50
2	$28,727.50	$1,686.91	$1,351.01	$27,376.51
3	$27,376.51	$1,603.58	$1,434.34	$25,942.20
4	$25,942.20	$1,515.10	$1,522.82	$24,419.43
5	$24,419.43	$1,421.19	$1,616.73	$22,802.73
6	$22,802.73	$1,321.49	$1,716.43	$21,086.32
7	$21,086.32	$1,215.59	$1,822.33	$19,264.04
8	$19,264.04	$1,103.24	$1,934.68	$17,329.37
9	$17,329.37	$983.89	$2,054.03	$15,275.37
10	$15,275.37	$857.20	$2,180.72	$13,094.69
11	$13,094.69	$722.70	$2,315.22	$10,779.51
12	$10,779.51	$579.91	$2,458.01	$8,321.53
13	$8,321.53	$428.32	$2,609.60	$5,711.95
14	$5,711.95	$267.35	$2,770.57	$2,941.41
15	$2,941.41	$96.47	$2,941.45	$0.00

[bandchaser]

That Ranger was priced the same as the Lowe, back when they put Triton stickers on them. Is a name worth 10-15k? You can get a whole lot of slightly used "real" Ranger for 30k. I'll never buy another new boat. The depreciation is ridiculous.


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The only time you will get out what it's worth is right before you pull it off the lot headed home!! Depreciation on boats is insane.

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