Tracker 195 TXW vs. Ranger RT188

[Mcjenson]

Checking to see if I can get my Ranger deposit back. I found a nexus dealer about 4 hrs away. Still far, but workable I think. Avx 18 about 3k more than ranger but still in budget.

I think Vexus is for sure at the top of the list for aluminum boats

[FloridaFlyer]

Btw, inserting "Bwahahahaha" into your posts (which you seem to do with regulatory) i?

I build planes. Take them apart and repair them.
And some people use big words they don't understand and they use them mistakenly
..... REGULATORY... is like a regulatory commission.... you probably meant regularly...or with regularity... which means somewhat often or scheduled. You should look up big words before you try to use them or stay with the easy ones....

Bwahahahaha

[Slicefixer]

Again, is that the best you can do? I guess you're the consummate expert in regards to the English language as well as ALL things marine? ("Big words?")

Btw, you have yet to address ANYthing of substance I posted beyond petty and childish BS. My assumption is you're simply not capable of doing so.

Obviously, based off my previous words/wording I am reasonably literate. Authoring messages utilizing Swype combined with spell correct can be a bit dangerous, especially when in a hurry. However, feel free to pick the grammar, spelling, paragraphing, etc apart.

I've had enough of this particular "conversation" (I'm sure most who might have read "this" are tired of it as well) "Debating" folks who think they know everything is a hopeless endeavor and accomplishes nothing. It's always obfuscation and childish BS masking something....usually ignorance, insecurity, or something similar. Anyway, It's simply a waste of time and energy.

[E-rude_Dude]

Checking to see if I can get my Ranger deposit back. I found a nexus dealer about 4 hrs away. Still far, but workable I think. Avx 18 about 3k more than ranger but still in budget.

Probably not. But I would still get the Vexus. Which
Would you rather deal with should a warranty issue arise. JM INC or Vexus in Arkansas

[Tinman90]

Checking to see if I can get my Ranger deposit back. I found a nexus dealer about 4 hrs away. Still far, but workable I think. Avx 18 about 3k more than ranger but still in budget.

It all depends on the dealer and if you signed off on it being a non-refundable deposit. I would absolutely not tell them hey I want my deposit back so I can go buy a different boat. Just tell them hey something came up and I'm not able to purchase this boat at the time. Is there anyway my deposit can be refunded

[Crankinh20]

The only thing I see as a possible advantage on the Tracker is the 150 HP as opposed to a 115. The overall quality on the Ranger is superior, it appears to be much better equipped, and resale value on Trackers is lousy. This would be a no-brainer for me.

not to mention the bow is high at rest and boat rocks too much for me.
Ranger is a superior boat and is stable overall better quality.

[PolarKraft195]

Oh boy!............

[Bassman Ia.]

For a boat in that price range I would look at a Avid

[mactlman]

For a boat in that price range I would look at a Avid

looks to be a great boat for a fair price! IF they can get motors??

[cpd500]

I have owned several xpress, ranger, and others. I looked for over a year and found a 2013 xpress x-19 dual console, on a dual axle trailer with 87 original hours. looks like new, paid half the money of a new one, and love it. The fit and finish are not as good a some others but i'm fine with that. I put on new electronics, and have a new trolling motor coming.

[aarchdale]

I would take a road trip and get this

https://fayar.craigslist.org/bod/d/2...348975832.html

[Tinman90]

That actually looks like a pretty decent deal.

[skeeterator]

Of course but we are not talking about glass boats.

For the amount of money the op is talking about we should be talking glass boats. I wouldn't pay that much for any aluminum rig new or not, fn ridiculous.

[MarkG52]

Checking to see if I can get my Ranger deposit back. I found a nexus dealer about 4 hrs away. Still far, but workable I think. Avx 18 about 3k more than ranger but still in budget.

Love our Vexus AVX1880!

[Tinman90]

For the amount of money the op is talking about we should be talking glass boats. I wouldn't pay that much for any aluminum rig new or not, fn ridiculous.

That's why theirs more than one company in the world and multiple different styles of the same products. Each person wants or needs something different. For the lakes I fish and the way I fish a glass boat would be destroyed. Most of our lakes around here are just big swamps filled with stumps big rocks and God knows what else.

[Slicefixer]

That's why theirs more than one company in the world and multiple different styles of the same products. Each person wants or needs something different. For the lakes I fish and the way I fish a glass boat would be destroyed. Most of our lakes around here are just big swamps filled with stumps big rocks and God knows what else.

Yep.....100%

[AB7R]

Yep.....100%

Ending up with a new caymas cx18ss gts.

[E-rude_Dude]

Ending up with a new caymas cx18ss gts.

Great choice. I believe they are made by the old Triton people.

[Grizzly]

Looking for a new boat and think I have it down to these two. The Tracker is 1 yr old and used...but unused by the original owner. I may be able to transfer the warranty for $200 but the boat is on consignment and the think the consignment dealer may count as the second owner. Tracker has a 12V Terrova and a Lorance 5" FF, Vinyl floors throughout which I like and a ProXS 150 Merc. 34K OTD. Basically the cost of a new one.

The RT188 is new so new warranty, I am getting the 9" UHD Garmin and the 6" Garmin along with an 24V Ultrex TM. Has Merc ProXS 115 and the boat has the pad hull of a 188P. The 195 is about a foot longer and has a large bow casting deck.

When inspecting, the tracker welds did look suspect or sloppy and I found about 5 pinholes in the welds. The welds on the RT188 looked good. Also, the 188 has the boarding ladder and pop up cleats.

The price OTD on the 188 is 38K. Prices are rediculous!!! I think I am better off with spending the extra 4K for the Ranger. What do you all think??

Trailers are the same.

Thanks
Greg
USN Ret

Tracker probably will handle the rougher stuff due to the huge V on the front of that boat but I still wouldn't buy it. Knowbody should be using wood in their boats any more.

38K is a decent price OTD for the 188 which is the one I would go with. Might try to get the to upgrade the 6" Garmin to another 9".

[Mcjenson]

Ending up with a new caymas cx18ss gts.

I think you made a good choice. Ride is going to be very nice compared to the other two.