I’m interested in knowing if anyone has any experience with this aluminum boat by Ranger?
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I’m interested in knowing if anyone has any experience with this aluminum boat by Ranger?
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If you have Facebook, look for the ranger owners group, lot of folks with that exact boat.
Having just looked at basically every boat that floats before buying one. The rangers are nice, love the quality and the trailers. But the storage left a little to be desired and the price was a little steep. I ended up with a Lowe 175, but I found one with a rebate that payed for my upgrades, so it was a no brainier for me. Hard to go wrong with one though.
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No input from a user's standpoint but they look awesome up close. If you do decide to go with the Ranger, look into the price of Triton's crappie model. It is the exact same boat, made in the same factory, and by the same people. Only small differneces that should matter if the price is lower. Just did a quick search and they may be 2k to 3k less.
I have a 2015 Triton 18TX with a 115hp Mercury 4stroke. I've had it a little over 2 years now and I've been really happy with it. The Tritons are basically the same as Rangers but they do have a different trailer and the seats and the console are different.
I looked at the crappie version when I bought mine but I ended up going with the bass version. The front deck sits a little lower than the bass version and the crappie version has a front livewell. I do a mix of bass and crappie fishing and I didn't want to give up the storage that the bass version has.
These boats shine when the trolling motor is down. With a 92" beam and a modV hull they are stable for a tin boat. Mine will top out at about 48 MPH on a good day.
My dad just purchased one, maybe next weekend we are gonna be able to get it out and try it.
I have a 188 ( not the C model ) so far a great boat ... my first 4 stroke motor , it great !
I have the Triton 18cTX and love it. Like said above, very stable fishing and handles rough water much better then expected. 115 merc 4stroke. Plenty fast.
I custom ordered the RT188C in May, 2016 & received in in July & I absolutely love it. I have the Yamaha 4 stroke 115 which is unbelievably quiet. It rides super smooth and is as quiet as can be & if you can afford one, get it. You won’t be disappointed.
I agree with you. ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by jahollis2
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Just purchased my first brand new boat, and after many months of research and thought, I went with the Ranger RT198P with a Mercury 150 hp four stroke. This boat has the 3 across seating up front from the factory, and all the storage I could ask for.
I spent 4 hard days inside this boat on our yearly fishing trip. All I can say is wow about this boat. I absolutely love fishing out if it. The ride is just like a glass boat, they are tough as nails, and just a very good looking boat. I am glad I went with Ranger!
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Thanks. You have a really nice boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by bandchaser
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I purchased the 188C last August and have recently gotten it "just about" rigged how I want it. Awesome boat. Just be aware that the front deck config on the "C" model doesn't afford as much storage room as the regular RT does. (But I don't have to track to the back of the boat when the fish are thumping quickly.)
The 188 and 198 are apples and oranges...
Beavz
Looked at all of the makes and models of Ranger and Triton and fell in love with the boat I just bought. 2018 Express Crappie Pro with the VMAX SHO 115.
My fishing partner just sold his 2017 198p 3 weeks ago. Pretty sure I still have it listed in the classified section. Great boat, pad ride is awesome once you get used to turning. We just decided to switch to glass. Enjoy!!Attachment 294367Quote:
Originally Posted by bandchaser
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I look very hard at one and the new 2018 express pro. I like the new express more after putting them side be side. Wider up front and could get add on I couldn't get on a ranger.
That what I just got. I believe sweet ride as I get mine ThursdayQuote:
Originally Posted by BigSmoke
Not knocking Ranger at all! But you will absolutely love that xpress !
I have a 2017 Ranger RT188C. Love the boat. I wanted the lower deck and the front live well. I also wanted the long flat surface along the side for laying down my long spider rig poles. Only problem is lack of storage like others mentioned. I helped my storage space by making the area in front of the console in to a storage area. I'm not sure why Ranger didn't do that instead of screwing it down. Must have been because of the drain lines are running through it (at the bottom) from the front live well.
If I had to chose another boat, I would chose the Xpress. It has a better hull and is faster but not as stable while fishing as the Ranger. I wish they would put that Xpress hull on the RTs.
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The difference in the 188 and 198 beside s the length is the "p" pad ride , same as the express. It is apples and oranges between 188c and 198p.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shad
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Thanks. I have narrowed my research to the xpress and Ranger. I wish the Xpress had a third seat for those occasions when we take a third fisherman.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shad
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What rod holders did he have in the back?