2021 Ranger RT198p

[Richard RT188]

I’ve had one on order since the first of May and my dealer hasn’t even received a build sheet yet.
Just wondering if anyone else has one order and experiencing the same thing. I know they’ve moved production
to a new facility in Lebanon Mo. The new “Johnny Morris” Ranger has me really concerned about this boat purchase as it’s the first new boat I’ve ever bought.

[FloridaFlyer]

This is just me and my opinion and what I have seen.... If I could get out of the purchase, I would. Even if they build a decent boat, I bet the customer service and warranty issues will be handled by JM. I hope you have good luck with whatever you decide you have to do.

I would keep my RT188 or find a different brand. My RT188 does everything I ask it to do, it is paid for, and the only thing I dread now is if I have a major problem it will probably not be handled by the folks in Flippin. That's scary.

[Tim Kelly]

Minor issue of a pandemic going on. Maybe the cause of some delays?

[pfisher]

This is just me and my opinion and what I have seen.... If I could get out of the purchase, I would. Even if they build a decent boat, I bet the customer service and warranty issues will be handled by JM. I hope you have good luck with whatever you decide you have to do.

I would keep my RT188 or find a different brand. My RT188 does everything I ask it to do, it is paid for, and the only thing I dread now is if I have a major problem it will probably not be handled by the folks in Flippin. That's scary.

100% .... My replacement hunting for my 2019 RT starts this week. I may decide to keep it since my dealer is so good but I may not. It's a nice boat but if Flippin isn't handling the warranty anymore I'm not sure I want it.

[ILbassin]

I just bought a 188P last month. I didn’t want to wait on a factory order (was told late August or September would be estimated date of delivery) so I had a dealer build one of the lot with the same setup as my factory build request. I was reading through the warranty tonight and see my entire warranty may be voided since the dealer installed my hydraulic jackplate instead of the factory. Not sure if that’s a blessing since it would have to go to Lebanon for warranty repair or if I should be upset? Regardless, I’m interested in seeing how things look for Ranger aluminum in a year or so when the move is done and it’s business as usual.

[Mike198P]

I just bought a 188P last month. I didn’t want to wait on a factory order (was told late August or September would be estimated date of delivery) so I had a dealer build one of the lot with the same setup as my factory build request. I was reading through the warranty tonight and see my entire warranty may be voided since the dealer installed my hydraulic jackplate instead of the factory. Not sure if that’s a blessing since it would have to go to Lebanon for warranty repair or if I should be upset? Regardless, I’m interested in seeing how things look for Ranger aluminum in a year or so when the move is done and it’s business as usual.

Not so. Ranger replied in an email to me about Certified Ranger Dealer installing a hydraulic jackplate. They will honor your warranty, just be sure you keep the info on who and where it was installed.