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Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: kelley350x] #5772498 01/28/11 11:40 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 38,822 Broaddus TX K KingwoodCat TFF Guru
KingwoodCat TFF Guru K Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 38,822 Broaddus TX	Originally Posted By: kelley350x I just found out we are getting WAY more back in taxes than i originally thought... I have had an eye on this boat for a few days and would like to get it but I need to know if it is a GREAT deal or if there are many just like it for the same price range.. the boat and motor are both 93 models and the owner said the only things that dont work is the front livewell, and the only thing the is broken is the rear fishing seat mount will slide out if pulled up.. the upholstery is a little rough around the edges but would last me a few more years.. the owner is asking $4,900.. What do you guys think? I traded a 1992 372V a couple of years ago that had a new 80lb MK TM and a good cover and got less than that, and my boat was a whole lot cleaner. My thought is this boat is worth around $3500 if it checks out. I would suggest that you stand on the cavitation plate, holding onto the motor, and look for stress cracks in the transom. Then I would take it to North Texas Fiberglass for a free once over. "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a look at the American Indian". Henry Ford

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Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: KingwoodCat] #5772541 01/28/11 12:23 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 13,680 Trenton, Tx Ken A. Groovy
Ken A. Groovy Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 13,680 Trenton, Tx	Good advice here. Those older Rangers were built like a tank and will last forever. I would probably not go over $4K and make sure everything on the motor checks out.

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: Ken A.] #5772677 01/28/11 01:27 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 9,508 Argyle L Lil' Louie TFF Celebrity
Lil' Louie TFF Celebrity L Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 9,508 Argyle	yea seems a little pricey to me too being that it needs carpet...plus you dont know how it runs yet. Do u know this guy? My first boat was a 93 Pro Craft I gave $3k for. It was in pretty rough shape but I knew the guy and trusted him.... Turned out to be a really good boat with no problems at all... You just never know what your buying when your buying used so get the best deal you can! PB 12.88lbs, Lake Fork 3-17-2013 8:45 a.m.

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: Lil' Louie] #5773005 01/28/11 03:01 PM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 15,651 plano B bogey♂ TFF Guru
bogey♂ TFF Guru B Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 15,651 plano	There is a bolt in the lower unit that if you undo it and let the oil dribble out, you can check for metal shavings. This and a compression test and a test drive. Check the transom and inspect it real hard. 4k Max another thing. Get in it and walk the entire boat. Look for soft spots. As stated before, don't fall in love with a boat until everything has been checked out! Originally Posted By: Dan90210 ☮ you know, nothing wrong with seven men who met on the internet going for a swim together

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: bogey♂] #5773038 01/28/11 03:09 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 644 fredericksburg tx USA ristorap Pro Angler
ristorap Pro Angler Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 644 fredericksburg tx USA	i've got a 93 482v (same motor)for sale in the boats for sale forum...commanche hull and alot more equipment for just two thousand more...if you can pay in the 3range for the one you're looking at and the motor checks out i think you've got a deal...those motors are some of the best ever made...have NEVER had a problem with mine other than a rectifier for 80.00 bucks....

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: ezbassin] #5773066 01/28/11 03:16 PM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 620 LA Zach Caudle Pro Angler
Zach Caudle Pro Angler Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 620 LA	Originally Posted By: ezbassin Check this one out. http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/5528527/1 +1 on this boat. That thing looks nice. www.ZachCaudle.com www.powerpole.com www.lowrance.com

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: Zach Caudle] #5773184 01/28/11 03:47 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 38,822 Broaddus TX K KingwoodCat TFF Guru
KingwoodCat TFF Guru K Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 38,822 Broaddus TX	That tandem trailer alone is worth most of the difference in the price of the two boats. "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a look at the American Indian". Henry Ford

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: KingwoodCat] #5773374 01/28/11 04:37 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 122 K kelley350x OP Outdoorsman
OP kelley350x Outdoorsman K Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 122	Thanks for all for the responses.. The members of this forum are great at keeping another member from making a mistake.. I was hoping this was just to good of a deal to pass up, In May I will find out if I am going to have to go to Libia for a 3 year construction project. If this was a great deal I was going to jump on it and then just resale the boat when May gets here. That 92 481v and the 93 482v are both awesome boats and really set the bar for how people should take care of their boats... thanks for the suggestion KINGWOODCAT but i dont think the owner would want to, or let me take his boat on a 600 mile trip.. But I would much rather have a tandem trailer.. thanks for all of the help. i will pass for a while then stop back in and see if he has lowered the price any, if so i can get it checked out ad make him an offer.. There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". Dave Berry

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: madermu] #5773440 01/28/11 05:01 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 679 the sweet spot (right between ... I I AM LEGEND! Pro Angler
I AM LEGEND! Pro Angler I Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 679 the sweet spot (right between ...	IF...& I would have it all checked out by a reputable mechanic...but IF the hull is sound & the motor check's out then you CANNOT go wrong buying that boat. I owned a 92 375V for 12 years...& I still have times when I wished I had that boat back...it was a GREAT boat! IF it all checks out then buy it & put a little elbow grease into it & you'll have a keeper! Just from viewing the pics I would offer him around $3,500 for it though & haggle from there.

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: kelley350x] #5773693 01/28/11 06:21 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 445 Texas R Rodman10 Angler
Rodman10 Angler R Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 445 Texas	I have a 1990 Ranger 370V that I got to sale. Has a Mercury 150 Blackmax XR4 on it. Power head was rebuilt 2 years ago. I don't have any pictures right now but I would take 4K for it. It has fish finder at the console and bow. 74# minnkota trolling motor. 3 bank charger. I'm in the process of putting new steering cables on it right now. Put new carpet in it 1 1/2 years ago. If you would like for me to send you pictures please reply to rodney.heins@yahoo.com Regards, Rodney Last edited by Rodman10; 01/28/11 06:25 PM.

Re: to buy or not to buy? Ranger 375V $4,900 [Re: kelley350x] #5774092 01/28/11 08:25 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 38,822 Broaddus TX K KingwoodCat TFF Guru
KingwoodCat TFF Guru K Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 38,822 Broaddus TX	Originally Posted By: kelley350x Thanks for all for the responses.. The members of this forum are great at keeping another member from making a mistake.. I was hoping this was just to good of a deal to pass up, In May I will find out if I am going to have to go to Libia for a 3 year construction project. If this was a great deal I was going to jump on it and then just resale the boat when May gets here. That 92 481v and the 93 482v are both awesome boats and really set the bar for how people should take care of their boats... thanks for the suggestion KINGWOODCAT but i dont think the owner would want to, or let me take his boat on a 600 mile trip.. But I would much rather have a tandem trailer.. thanks for all of the help. i will pass for a while then stop back in and see if he has lowered the price any, if so i can get it checked out ad make him an offer.. Not sure where you are from or where the boat is located, but you might also talk to the dealer in the local area or where serviced. I bought my 1992 372 from an older gentleman who lived in Denver and I went and got it. I did my homework before I went there and contacted the local dealer where he bought the boat and had it serviced. The guy told me if he were buying a used boat, that was the one he would buy, and the boat was 14 years old when I bought it. I had him inspect the bearings before I went out there and he said one side needed replaced. I paid for it figuring even if I didn't buy the boat when I got there, the bearing replacement was worth it just in case I did buy it, and I did!!! "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a look at the American Indian". Henry Ford

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