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Decided on the Boat
I think I have decided on the boat. I want to thank everyone for their input.
And the Winner is.
Ranger 188 w/ 115 HP Yamaha 4-Stroke.
So I'm going to ask one last time for input from everyone that has any experience with the Ranger.
Thanks again for the info
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Nice rig buddy of mine rolled up on me yesterday with his new one. Awesome boats
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looks like a fine rig.....when you get it, don't forget to post pictures of it in the thread "Post Your Boat Pictures Here"....that's the 3rd one from the top.....
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Don't know about the boat, but a buddy of mine has the 115 Yamaha and loves it, not sure if it is the 2 stroke or 4 stroke but I know he can go at least 110 miles on a tank of gas. Not sure on the size of tank but I think it was 19 gallons.
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Cajun Tater
Please let me know how you like this boat. I am seriously looking at the Ranger Also. I think it's by for the best aluminum boat out there. The 188 might be a little too much boat for me. I like the Rt 178 but wish you could put a bigger motor on it. Good luck. Look forward to seeing your pictures.
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Congrats on the new boat.
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Those are really nice boats and you can't go wrong with the Yamaha. Sent you a pm.
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I got to looking I wish they made the 617t in alum. That's a sleek setup. But I'm with you on the part on the motor on the 178. If your not gonna be happy with a smaller eng I would go for the 188. I bought a 17 targa with a 70 back in 98 and I'm still kicking my self for not getting the 18 with the 115.
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It was btwn the 188 ranger and the xpress for me I went with the xpress and love it but can not say anything bad about the ranger either
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ive got a ranger fiberglass rig and absolutely love it. it is a tank. handles rough water like a champ. hope you get many years of enjoyment and many fish in the live well.
doc :)
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Awesome boat choice.....Have you considered Evinrude Etec?
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[emoji115]can't go wrong with the E tec or the Yam four stroke. I have an E Tec on a War Eagle and a Yamaha 4-stroke on a Blue Wave. I love em both. The Yamaha is a little quiter at idle and the E Tec is quiter on plane.
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Let me know about your 188 I bought the express bc it was a deal didn't get to see the 188 no one had it in stock they had a 17 and it was really nice boat
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Best luck with your boat. Sound like you will be getting a good one. I have a 20 ft Xpress and it serves me well.