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    RT188 w/150 Outboard

    Had a man tell me that his dealer priced him a RT188 rigged with an 150hp outboard. Is this true that newer 188’s are rated for a larger outboard? Thanks.....
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    Unless there is a new model that isn't listed on the website that is not correct. RT188 and RT198 is pretty easy to get mixed up. Currently according to Ranger's website RT188's are rated for max HP of 115 this includes the RT188P.

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    Sounds like BS to me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sammiew View Post
    Had a man tell me that his dealer priced him a RT188 rigged with an 150hp outboard. Is this true that newer 188’s are rated for a larger outboard? Thanks.....
    It’s not like boats were never regularly hung with over rated motors. I don’t know of a dealer that’ll do it today, but I can’t say there aren’t any.

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    I’ve got one, but it also has a jet unit on it.
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    I figured it wasn’t true. He also stated his dealer quoted him on an Express boat with a150hp outboard and they were in the same price range. He ordered the Express boat because of the special flooring they offer that Ranger can’t get. Thanks for the info....
    2015 Ranger RT188 (white) * 2015 Etec 115 * Minn Kota Fortrex #80 * Humminbird Helix 12 MSI GPS G3N @ Helix 12 G4N on bow * Humminbird Helix 12 MSI GPS G3N at console * M360-MEGA Live
    Blue Water LED Red Deck Lights, LED White Light in Rod Box & Trailer Backup Lights * V-T2 Live Well Vents * Lew's Rod and Reels. Cool Foot pad on t/ motor .

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    Before I sold mine I thought about repowering my RT188 with a Suzuki 140, it weighed exactly the same as my 115 Evinrude, would have been cheaper than a 28K Tracker.
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