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Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
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04/06/18 01:33 PM
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Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 4
KM13
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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I'm looking into buying a Ranger RT178, is anyone running one of these or have any information? I fish medium to big lakes but don't need anything that is super fast or can take on big waters. Thanks ahead of time!
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Re: Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
[Re: KM13]
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04/06/18 01:54 PM
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Joined: Sep 2006
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JIM SR.
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I have a 2014 RT188, 115 Merc, and a Terrova 80. sips gas, runs 45mph, and handles great. Only problem I've had was the trailer lights leaked, Ranger dealer swapped them out with a upgraded set, no more problems.
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Re: Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
[Re: KM13]
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04/06/18 05:19 PM
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 487
gatoreyes
Angler
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Angler
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I have the same set-up as Jim Sr. Very satisfied. Have not been in a 178, but probably would be fine.
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Re: Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
[Re: KM13]
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04/06/18 06:22 PM
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Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 231
FlatBack4
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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With where I fish, I prefer aluminum. I have a Lowe's Stinger 175. I liked it better than the Ranger. Get an Ultrex, and you're set.
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Re: Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
[Re: KM13]
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04/06/18 06:23 PM
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,112
daddystog
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Posts: 1,112 |
I just went from a 21' Triton XHP Glass boat to A Ranger 198P LOVE IT !
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Re: Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
[Re: KM13]
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04/06/18 06:34 PM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 338
metalruch1
Angler
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Angler
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I seriously considered the Aluminum Ranger prior to buying my new to me kitty kat... the padded hull makes for a great ride and the storage and deck space was really nice and roomy. Go to Cabellas in Mckinney and hop in one to get good feel. Really nice boat.
BOOMER SOONER
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Re: Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
[Re: metalruch1]
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04/07/18 02:38 AM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,770
basscaster46
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Got a rt188 have no complaints .
I got all day I’m retired
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Re: Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
[Re: KM13]
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04/07/18 11:14 AM
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 513
wagonwheel
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
Joined: Jun 2011
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I looked at these while shopping for my current boat. I ended up buying a G3 Sportsman 17 and am very satisfied with it. You might look into the G3 and compare.
Hey--we finally caught one! dwjimages.smugmug.com
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Re: Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
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04/07/18 01:14 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,178
reeltexan
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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"..The pleasantist angling is to see the fish Cut with her golden oars the silver stream, And greedily devour the treacherous bait. Bill Shakespeare
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Re: Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
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04/07/18 07:29 PM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 374
bholladay
Angler
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Angler
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I run a Ranger glass boat and my dealer was telling me the other day that they were having to do lots of repairs on the Ranger aluminum boats. Specifically the weld on the very nose of the bow cracking and spreading. Not sure how big of a problem it is but something to consider.
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Re: Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
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04/07/18 10:12 PM
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Posts: 477
jiggmann
Angler
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Angler
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I wouldnt worry about a problem Ranger will make it right if there is one
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Re: Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
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04/08/18 12:10 AM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 9,200
the skipper
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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Posts: 9,200 |
If I was going tin I would have to look at the crestliner and sea ark.
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Re: Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
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04/08/18 12:13 AM
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Posts: 10,559
Jarrett Latta
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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The new gator trax is nice
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Re: Buying a Ranger Alumnimum
[Re: Jarrett Latta]
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04/08/18 01:07 AM
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Joined: May 2014
Posts: 7,737
GIG'EM AGGIES
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
Joined: May 2014
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The new gator trax is nice Gator Trax is the Cadillac of tin boats. Made from 3/16 aluminum and you can have one made to your specs. That 21 footer is a beast.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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