I am in the market for a boat. I am thinking about purchasing a new RT 198. Does anyone know the top speed? I understand top speed depends on weight and other variables I’m just looking for someone with the same boat and their experience. Thank you
I am in the market for a boat. I am thinking about purchasing a new RT 198. Does anyone know the top speed? I understand top speed depends on weight and other variables I’m just looking for someone with the same boat and their experience. Thank you
They all vary but you should get around 55mph give or take.
First trip with mine with nothing in the boat it ran 59 but it was starting to chine walk a bit.
Now full of gear and with 2 people it runs mid 50's. Mine has a G2 HO
That boat at nearly 20' long should have a 200 on it or at the very least a 175, I don't know why they only go up to a 150, It's a 55 MPH boat loaded that might be able to hit 60 with a light load and the correct setup. A Tracker 195 with a 150 hp is a 60+ MPH boat, I would consider one of those as well.
A 505# motor on a .100" tin hull is a recipe for premature hull and transom failure. I recognize that the 150 is 456#, but the hydraulic pressure and impact on a hull at 70mph versus 55mph is dramatic. Express has been putting large outboards on their boats for decades because they are .125" TANKS. Rangers and the others are not.That boat at nearly 20' long should have a 200 on it or at the very least a 175, I don't know why they only go up to a 150
2015 Ranger RT188 DC; BassCat Storage Box; Mercury Optimax 115ProXS;
19" Spitfire X7; Vessel View Mobile; Minn Kota Ultrex 80; GForce Handle;
TM Eliminator; Helix 7 G2N SI Combo F/R; HydroWave KVD; BBT 4" Angled Bow Mount; Durasafe Locks for Electronics and Ultrex;
Twist Step Boarding Ladder; EZEE Step ES1; BAC RAC Rod Storage; Motor Mate Transom Saver
I had mine up to 76 mph. Well, Okay, it was on the trailer behind the truck.
With my loaded rig and about 1/4 fuel load I have hit 54.6 mph according to the gps.
2019 RT 198P
2018 Mercury Pro XS 150 HP 4 Stroke #2B610068
Twin 12' BT Talons
4" Atlas Jack Plate
Riptide Instinct Quest
57mph was the best I seen by myself
With a partner and livewell full 51mph as probably the best
60-61 light loaded, w/ the right conditions.
55-56 tourney loaded
typically cruise at 52, real nice....
Fishes as good as anything out there with the TM down...
2018 Ranger RT198p
Charcoal Metallic
Etec 150HP G2 HO
24p Raker Stainless prop
82# MotorGuide Tour Pro TM
Fishes as good as anything out there, with the TM down...
150 Pro XS, 21 Trophy, perfect hole shot year round, absolutely loaded to the gills, two 200lb plus anglers, Ghost hanging off the bow, etc. 54mph at 5600 in the summer, 100 degree temps, 55 at 5700 in the winter, yes, great fishing platform.
55 light 52 loaded. usually cruise 48 or so. came from 521 and surprised that it is nice fishing platform and actually rides well
I've seen 60 one time with a 10" jackplate. Since I bought the boat second hand and had no warranty and didn't want to cause the transom any issues, I removed it and installed a 4" Atlas Hydraulic plate. I see speeds of 56 with me loaded running 5600 rpms and 54 with a passenger. I also have two 8' power poles installed. Very comfortable boat to fish out of and rides very well. I try not to run it too hard. It's a 2017 with a 150 Pro XS two stroke.
2018 Ranger RT188 SC Black/115 hp Yamaha SHO 4-stroke; Garmin LVS34 - north
2018 Ranger RT188 DC Black/115 hp Merc Pro XS 4-stroke; Garmin LVS34 - south
14' Mirrorcraft tin boat (ancient) with a 9.9 Mercury 4-stroke, no electronics; catches fish anyway
2018 Ranger RT198p
Charcoal Metallic
Etec 150HP G2 HO
24p Raker Stainless prop
82# MotorGuide Tour Pro TM
Fishes as good as anything out there, with the TM down...
1995 Viper 201D
1995 Johnson Venom 200
Gas mileage is for sissies
I purchased a 25P Tempest and am sending it to Mark probably this week, it will push past 6K(redline) if I'm not careful.
1995 Viper 201D
1995 Johnson Venom 200
Gas mileage is for sissies