New Feeshin' Mochine

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02-10-2018, 07:32 PM
bandchaser

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New Feeshin' Mochine

After several months of research, fact gathering, bothering several guys on here about a variety of boats, I finally got down to one model, and I found a deal that I just could not resist. We have a few things to get changed around on the rig, then get it detailed, and I will be picking her up Tuesday afternoon.
2017 Ranger Rt198p with a Mercury 150 4 stroke. Factory installed 3 across seating, and it has the fishing package which includes the aluminum wheel upgrade with matching spare, new Fortexx trolling motor, coin box which I'm having changed out, and travel cover.
This is my very first brand new boat, so the rigging should be fun and nerve racking as we study, measure, and argue where to put the racks, plates, and all the toys!
I'll start trying to break in the motor next weekend, and try to get her slimed a little hopefully. I'm like a kid a christmas!!!!Attachment 289244
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02-10-2018, 07:35 PM
"G"

Looking good
02-10-2018, 07:37 PM
CrappiePappy

Good for you, BC !! Congrats on a fine lookin' rig :HandsClapping ... now, dress'er up and take'er dancin' :ThumbsUp
02-10-2018, 09:21 PM
fishincowboy

Nice. Have fun rigging it out. I will be watching for you at Fairdealing.
02-10-2018, 09:27 PM
Bstinnett

Congrats!
02-10-2018, 09:35 PM
blueball

Congrats

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02-10-2018, 10:18 PM
cevans

Very nice! I know you will enjoy fishing out of it.
02-10-2018, 10:34 PM
sinkermaker

Nice outfit enjoy your new toy
02-10-2018, 11:08 PM
M R Dux

Nice ride.

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02-10-2018, 11:09 PM
ccollins

Nice.
02-10-2018, 11:15 PM
Dutch552

Nice rig.
02-10-2018, 11:27 PM
Monark King190

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Originally Posted by Dutch552

Nice rig.

I love my ranger 188c . You will too

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02-10-2018, 11:48 PM
timd3200

Nice boat. You will love the 150 Merc 4 stoke. I bought a Lund impact 1875 last year with the same motor as yours. It is quiet and powerful. Also great on gas milage. Have fun breaking that thing in.
02-11-2018, 08:01 AM
wilbur

Lookin good Brian.
02-11-2018, 08:36 AM
Mike1234

Very nice boat I’ve been looking at the same one. Let us know how it handles Ky. Lake.

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02-11-2018, 09:43 AM
KFC

Yes Sir. I like it BC. That thing will look sweet going down the lake and even sweeter with abt 8 poles dangling off the front. Hey Doug, maybe he will take us for a boat ride.

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02-11-2018, 10:54 AM
jordanjones

really nice boat. congrats
02-11-2018, 01:42 PM
LittleJohn

Congratulations bandchaser on your new ride. Be lot of memories make.
LittleJohn
02-11-2018, 01:54 PM
1187mg

That's a nice boat.
02-11-2018, 01:57 PM
Kevmc

Enjoy, sure looks like the makings of a first rate crappie rig!!
02-12-2018, 08:49 AM
EWS

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Congrats!
02-12-2018, 02:40 PM
Quackrstackr

Pad hull? If so you'll like it. My Triton (built before they both started coming out of the same factory) has one and the ride is great. I do like your transom design better than mine.
02-12-2018, 03:58 PM
BamaFan17

Good lookin boat!

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02-12-2018, 04:18 PM
jackie53

Nice Ride will not be sorry.Have a guide friend that runs the Ranger loves it and has sold a bunch to his clients.welcome to the Ranger Family!!
02-12-2018, 06:31 PM
243RICK

Looking good! Have fun!
02-12-2018, 09:47 PM
kyfishman

Good looking boat. You can't go wrong with Ranger. I have a 2016 Ranger 188C (the crappie version) with a 4-stroke 115 HP Mercury that I bought new. I absolutely love the boat. Like you, I looked and looked before making the purchase, but stayed with Ranger. I've owned two of Ranger glass boats, but opted for aluminum this time. Just got tired of loading the big heavy bassboat by myself. I use my boat a lot......and may even start doing some guiding out of it this year. So far, it has been just the ticket for me.
02-12-2018, 10:21 PM
bandchaser

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Originally Posted by Quackrstackr

Pad hull? If so you'll like it. My Triton (built before they both started coming out of the same factory) has one and the ride is great. I do like your transom design better than mine.

Yes, the Rt198p has the pad hull.

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02-12-2018, 10:56 PM
crp4570

Congrats on a very fine ride.
02-13-2018, 08:11 AM
DBELL

Good looking boat, I hope you enjoy your new ride!
02-13-2018, 09:34 AM
dkb23

U ain’t nothin till I see the sweatshirt and the hat. Just sayin.

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02-13-2018, 11:22 AM
bandchaser

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U ain’t nothin till I see the sweatshirt and the hat. Just sayin.

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Just got to be a Debbie Downer don't cha......

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02-13-2018, 08:59 PM
HitTheClicka

Seen an old fellar at nolin this fall with the 198p. He said he loved it. Real good looking boat.
02-14-2018, 06:50 AM
mgrimm

Sweet! Hope to see you on the water soon!

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02-14-2018, 07:14 AM
bandchaser

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I'll be rigging the next several evenings trying to get it all ready for the water. Once I get it done I'll get some pics to show it off!

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02-14-2018, 08:57 AM
wilbur

Post pics of the rigging in progress. Remember measure 3 times drill once.
02-14-2018, 12:30 PM
callen

Nice!

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02-14-2018, 05:41 PM
kyrich

I love to drill holes in other peoples boat. Lol

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02-15-2018, 12:51 AM
bandchaser

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I love to drill holes in other peoples boat. Lol

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Easy trigger...

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02-15-2018, 12:18 PM
JRJ

Nice! I've been looking at one