Was looking at the older boats sticky and wonder how many still have theirs????

[twitch]

I think the sticky started in 2014 and the last post I think was 2023 ,but how many still have there old boats mine is now 34yrs old and still running and looking pretty good .I consider it like a classic car now .How about anyone else still have your treasures ???

[1ranger487vs]

1998 518 dvs. Tandem trailer ffs and all the modern goodies. Still Going strong

[Crankb8]

36 year old, 1988 360V Red Mann All American with a 1988 Evinrude 150XP in near mint condition. One of 40 boats fished on the Arkansas River in November of 1987. like you, I look at mine as my 63 Corvette! It's my convertible!

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[twitch]

36 year old, 1988 360V Red Mann All American with a 1988 Evinrude 150XP in near mint condition. One of 40 boats fished on the Arkansas River in November of 1987. like you, I look at mine as my 63 Corvette! It's my convertible!

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I agree , with that said I miss my 64’ corvette lol

[paulrodbender]

I agree , with that said I miss my 64’ corvette lol

Working on a 65' convertible with removeable hard top.........

[Marc Marcantonio]

Still have my 2008 Ranger Z20 (bought in 2007) and it looks and runs like new. Still have my Evinrude eTec 225HO outboard which also runs like new. Electric motor was replaced to the Ghost 52 inch model. Although the boat and outboard motor are original, the electronics are new every year and has four Lithium batteries (three trolling, one house) and an AGM starting battery. Charger was upgraded to a Stealth 1 that charges all 5 batteries. Also changed factory gauges to Evinrude iCommand gauges with mutiple sensors like oil level, fuel, water temp, etc. Best of all I own it and not the bank.

[cwilt]

Still have my 08 178vx. Got it brand new in 2010. Same motor still. It has Been a he!! of an awesome fishing platform.

[Ranger354]

Still running my 92 Ranger 354V, 1990 Evinrude 150 XP. Bought in 1999.

[Smalliefan2]

My 2006 Ranger, bought new, still going strong. Updated few things. Baby is a garage queen, looks like day 1.

[slim]

Bought new and still rockin. 2002 518VX
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[rtfishn]

I still have my 87 360.

[sushi520vx]

Running a 04 520VX. Althou Im not the original owner, I bought it in 2017 for $18K and was in very good condition. I stripped it down and restored it last winter. I just couldn't see any difference between it and a new one other than the motor and $60K.

[WStorey]

Bought new and still rockin. 2002 518VX
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Thats a fine looking rig

[slim]

Thats a fine looking rig

Thanks. I am buying a new 2023 trailer tomorrow. Boat is in too good of shape to buy a new one. I look forward to 22 more years with it

[TerrysRanger374V]

still running my 1990 374V, put a new 4 stroke on in 2022, best update I have done, ,changed the carpet, still looks good and fishes just fine

[Littleman2009]

1996 Ranger 461VS

[like2build]

1997 461vs with original 1996 Evinrude Intuder 150 still going strong. I've replaced carpet, seats, and hatch latches and in the last few years upgraded the trolling motor and electronics. Aside from that she's pretty much original. This boat does everything I need and I don't see myself changing boats any time soon. I'll helpfully be upgrading to a Suzuki 175HP 4-stroke within the next couple of years which is way cheaper than buying a new boat.

[local16]

I just repowered my old 2002 520vx in may and love it more than ever.

[apenland01]

Still have mine. It's got oxidation on the lower part of the hull from being covered, but left in the sun for 10 years by the previous owner when he got sick and couldn't use it....

[alleycat]

Had a 1995 Ranger 392 with 200 Mariner. bought in 2001 sold in late 2014. Went to a Lund for 8 yrs. Now back in a Ranger. 2004 520vs with 225 optimax purchased late summer 2023.