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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: hopalong]
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03/25/13 04:56 AM
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 435
bacosta
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Angler
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Ranger, champion, skeeter= can't go wrong..!!! I like how you think hop
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: **TheLoneRanger**]
#8747568
03/25/13 01:54 PM
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Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,985
Jerrybign
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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I told my buddy last week when we were fishing out of his Ranger...DANG MAN!!! Mercedes doesn't have a ride THIS good!!! Simply amazing boats. IMO.
Last year I fished from Skeeters, Tritons, BassCat, Nitros...There really is nothing like a Ranger.
Religion is a guy in church thinking about fishing. Relationship is a guy fishing thinking about God!
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: **TheLoneRanger**]
#8748172
03/25/13 04:03 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 525
Tech Angler
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I like how my Ranger get on plane really fast!
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: **TheLoneRanger**]
#8749581
03/25/13 09:01 PM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 92
RedTop
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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Texas Boat world is a great place to buy...I bought my used one , a 2001 520VX there....Josh treated me great!!! As far as the boat goes its everything it was made out to be...rides great...lots of room. I get tons of compliments on mine and not many believe its a 2001...take care of it and it'll be a great ride for many years.
Working to retire and drive my Ranger to work everyday...
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: **TheLoneRanger**]
#8777089
04/01/13 11:44 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 964
Chillin Da Most
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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Quality,, stability, storage, fit & finish, resale value and most of all safety for you and your loved ones.
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: **TheLoneRanger**]
#8777199
04/02/13 12:14 AM
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 599
Coach2
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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They are the top of the line. The resale value is untouchable. Just think about some aspest of a boat that goes overlooked. Then look how it is done in all boat manufactures. Ranger will have the best design and construction. Every compartment of my Ranger is built just like the hull. In most others they are plastic or even pull outs. The live wells are even made like the hull. Before you buy a boat please pm me
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: **TheLoneRanger**]
#8778647
04/02/13 09:55 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 516
chads
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I have the 1980 Bass Masters Classic with the ole 1979 merc. and it runs me out to the honey holes and brings me back, that is enough to love my Ranger
EVERYONE NEEDS TO BELIEVE IN SOMETHING , I BELIEVE I'LL GO FISHING
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: mad mike]
#8778701
04/02/13 11:07 AM
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Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 14,093
Stump jumper
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
Joined: Apr 2004
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I have a 1991 Ranger 375V- bought it new. You can get parts very easy if you need them. Yeah, they are more expensive than other boats, but if you want to have a boat for life, buy a Ranger. I have same model in a 1986. Resale, stability, support, and quality are strong points. The old Comanches were not the fastest boats on the water but are very durable.
2200 Bay Champ/200 Mercury Optimax 2017 Tundra TSS 4x4 Crewmax 5.7L
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: **TheLoneRanger**]
#8778955
04/02/13 12:57 PM
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 323
bwj
Angler
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Angler
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I have a 1988 396V that has all of the traits I want in a boat. Very stable and first rate quality throughout. If you keep the boat either inside or under a cover, you will have a lifetime investment. I have no desire to get another boat. Quality product!
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: **TheLoneRanger**]
#8778988
04/02/13 01:09 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,165
Team Brown Stripe
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
Joined: Apr 2007
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I have a 1990 BMC Ranger 482V I am running a 10" jackplate and far more horsepower than it is recommended for and I have pushed the old gal harder than most will ever push a Ranger (78.4mph on GPS) and I have had no problems!
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: **TheLoneRanger**]
#8779017
04/02/13 01:17 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,366
Revoman
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,366 |
Been looking at the new Rangers especially the Z521. It is no more expensive than a Skeeter FX21. I could probably get in it cheaper than a FX
Catch em, kiss em, let em go
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: **TheLoneRanger**]
#8779469
04/02/13 03:02 PM
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 466
2manyrangers
Rangerless
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Rangerless
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 466 |
The ride in the new Z boats are amazing!! Fishability, fit and finish, seats, STORAGE, and they are just beautiful!!!! I bought a Z521 and will buy another one. The dealership is the most important aspect of the purchase if you go new! I bought mine at Nichols Marine in Norman OK. Great people! Cabelas here in Allen are great people to deal with also!
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: **TheLoneRanger**]
#8779599
04/02/13 03:33 PM
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Posts: 381
texag87
Angler
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Angler
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I have a 1987 374V with a newer Merc 175....boat is plenty fast and easy to fish from I like Ranger so much I bought a Cayman 181 flats boat...great boat and takes rough water well as getting skinny in the flats
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: **TheLoneRanger**]
#8780676
04/02/13 07:48 PM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 234
Duck Hawkins
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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Go by Fun N Sun Boats in Hurst and ask Monte to give you a demo ride in any siZe Skeeter, it doesn't matter. You will see and feel what's special about it. If he doesn't have time to take you, email me and I will take you in my 2013 FX 21 with the 250SHO engine.
And please by all means, go ride and drive the other boats! I'll see ya' when you come back to Fun N Sun Boats in Hurst.
j.duckhawkins@yahoo.com
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Re: Ranger boat!!
[Re: **TheLoneRanger**]
#9012440
06/07/13 04:15 PM
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Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 657
Chevy4dr57
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I just purchased my 4th Ranger bass boat. I have been extremely happy with all but my new 2013 Z118. I understand all the Comanche series have terrible electronics on board. When cruising at 40MPH (GPS) the speedometer indicates 28 MPH. Water pressure gauge reads low (dealer told me same problem with the graphite boat (over $90,000 MSRP boat), trim gauge not accurate either. The dealers acknowledge the problem but unable to assist. I would never have bought this boat if I knew of the problems and Ranger not willing to correct. Talk to other owners of new Rangers before you purchase.
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