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    Pricing Ranger RT188?

    I am wondering if someone may be able to help me with pricing my boat. Life is gotten too busy lately so I have decided to sell my RT188. It's the best boat I have ever owned and I will hate to see this one go. If this is not allowed on the forum, please delete. Have a blessed day!

    2015 Ranger RT188 Camo Edition - Like new condition
    Yamaha 115 SHO(Engine warranty until Jan 2021) 50 hrs on boat/engine
    PowerTech Stainless Steel Prop
    4” Jack Plate
    80lb 24v thrust Minn Kota Fortrex trolling motor
    Upgraded Triple Bank Charger 3/15
    Lowrance HDS9 Gen2 LSS2 at Console, Lowrance HDS12Gen3 at Bow (Point 1 and NEMA2000)
    Aluminum trailer with swing tongue
    Upgraded Winch & Trailer Jack (Fulton)
    Ranger butt seat
    LED trailer lights
    Retractable trailer straps
    Plus all the standard equipment

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    #2
    Probably 16 to 17 thousand, if you want it to sell. I paid 23,000. for mine new.
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    I would say about 15. For a lot of buyers, the camo is not a good fit. But the aluminum trailer is a big plus. One reason I did not go higher is the trolling motor. For a lot of people ... me included... the first thing I do is add 2 grand for the Ultrex trolling motor. It would be hard for me to EVER have another boat without the Ultrex after having one
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    #4
    I agree on the 15 to 16K maybe a bit more with the electronics.
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    In reality somewhere between 16 and 20 would be my WAG. I see guys say what they paid, it’s all over the place. My 2017 was close to 30. That includes taxes and the Mercury Platinum warranty. Yours is pretty well equipped so it should sell. You can list it here for a low fee. I’ve sold fast using BBC in the past.

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    Dude, don't give up on those Harris bruisers...keep it!!

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    Thanks for all the reply's and great advice on giving me a starting point. I really do hate to sell it and someone will get a nice boat. I will reach out to Al regarding posting it sometime soon.

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    In the Pacific Northwest where these boats don't come up for sale often you could get 18-19k for that easy.
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    I sold my 2014 with a freaking Edge 70#, 7" Garmin echomap and 4" Lowrance Elite, 131 Hours for $15k in less than a month. I dont know about NC boat market but in Texas that boat is closer to 18-20k with those electronics.
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    You can buy a brand new one, a leftover NEW 2019 for $24-25K..... not with his accessories but NEW with a NEW motor warranty and a new boat warranty that is lifetime... which the second buyer loses. The 2020 boats are out so a used 2015 is 5 years old.
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    LOCK-N-HAUL Transom Saver, ALL ABOARD Emergency Ladder
    1996 RANGER CHEROKEE - 40 YAMAHA

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    Quote Originally Posted by Panama View Post
    You can buy a brand new one, a leftover NEW 2019 for $24-25K..... not with his accessories but NEW with a NEW motor warranty and a new boat warranty that is lifetime... which the second buyer loses. The 2020 boats are out so a used 2015 is 5 years old.
    If you find one for that price you better buy it and flip it and make $4-5000, They still fetching $28-29000, for 2019 models.
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    Quote Originally Posted by justsomeguy View Post
    If you find one for that price you better buy it and flip it and make $4-5000, They still fetching $28-29000, for 2019 models.

    https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2019...rt188-6989286/

    https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2019...rt188-6921879/

    https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2019...rt188-7019619/

    I hope I did the links properly.... Also bear in mind that these are ASKING prices. I found these three and just quit looking. One is about 26 but it has a SHO on it which is about a $1500 add..... and once again...these are ASKING prices. I think the Yamahas a six year factory warranty now too unless the offer expired already....and a lifetime first owner boat warranty... and they are NEW.

    He might find somebody to pay the 20K you talked about and I hope he does. But for just about 5K more you could buy a NEW boat with a six year motor warranty and a lifetime boat warranty....also banks will normally finance a new boat at a better interest rate and terms so the monthly difference if you finance would not be a lot.
    Last edited by Panama; 01-25-2020 at 06:28 PM.
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    long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten - Benjamin Franklin

    2013 RANGER RT188 - YAMAHA F115 - ULTREX - LOWRANCE GRAPHS
    LOCK-N-HAUL Transom Saver, ALL ABOARD Emergency Ladder
    1996 RANGER CHEROKEE - 40 YAMAHA

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    That one with the SHO is a sweet looking boat. I'd sure be proud to tow that one home.

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    THINKING OF PUTTING MY 2016 ON THE MARKET TOO DUE TO HEALTH REASONS

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    Quote Originally Posted by Panama View Post
    https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2019...rt188-6989286/

    https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2019...rt188-6921879/

    https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2019...rt188-7019619/

    I hope I did the links properly.... Also bear in mind that these are ASKING prices. I found these three and just quit looking. One is about 26 but it has a SHO on it which is about a $1500 add..... and once again...these are ASKING prices. I think the Yamahas a six year factory warranty now too unless the offer expired already....and a lifetime first owner boat warranty... and they are NEW.

    He might find somebody to pay the 20K you talked about and I hope he does. But for just about 5K more you could buy a NEW boat with a six year motor warranty and a lifetime boat warranty....also banks will normally finance a new boat at a better interest rate and terms so the monthly difference if you finance would not be a lot.
    Man I'm driving a little if I ever buy new again. I stand corrected. Oklahoma isn't that far.
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