Still 20'10" for storage length and can handle up to a 175. I will be getting this one soon.
Still 20'10" for storage length and can handle up to a 175. I will be getting this one soon.
Last edited by snmccabe; 04-23-2024 at 09:34 AM.
I think you mean still 18’8”. Back in the day a 188 was rated for 175 hp, and it ran well with that setup. 61-62 as I recall, compared to 57-58 with a 150. Very nice boat at that price point.
Changed that up still 20'10" for storage length. It will fit in the garage straight back with another car. The price point is blah it was like 34K in 2018 and now over 50 today.
This is my 2018 with a 150 yesterday.. I think the 175 will be just right.
https://www.rangerboats.com/fibergla...z100/z185.html
The Ranger® Z185 represents the perfect blend of economy and performance.
hyd plate $2500 option-- wow
Last edited by mactlman; 04-24-2024 at 07:16 AM.
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
MAGA
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
He's talking about storage length on the trailer with the tongue folded.
I really like my new 518. What's the difference beside 2 inches shorter?
Dave
2023 Ranger Z518/ Mercury 200 Pro XS
I really like my 2022 Z185 that fulfills my needs. I can hit 55 mph with a 21” Tempest and a few more with a 24” Tempest. Solid boat that fits in my garage and the budget. I’m not a tournament fisherman but it rides well in the lakes I like. I do like the center console on the newer model, but I added a center seat.
Almost $4,000 to go from a 150 to 175?
2021 Skeeter ZX150
2020 Sea Doo GTI se 170
Not a fan. Not many options for the price, seems bare. No fiberglass fenders? No livewell pump out option. And who uses a MK edge TM? I didn't think they even made them anymore. I can't see myself paying 50K for it.
2008 Ranger 178VX
150 Yamaha V-max
GO Fins!!!
Just noticed the specs for the 24 model has a 93” beam compared to a 96” beam on the 22 model.
Totally agree. I have a 2021 and it does absolutely everything I need a boat to do. I was at 55 with mine but down to about 51 now. I did add a 4th battery and a bunch of tackle so I am assuming that is where I lost some speed. But very seldom run wide open. I love the way it fishes and is all the boat me and my wife need. Just have to find a dealer I can trust to service it.
2021 Ranger Z185
Mercury Pro XS 150
Ultrex 80
Helix 7 & 9
Garmin Livescope
Garmin GPSMap 1022
Power Pole Blades
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
MAGA
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
2008 Ranger 178VX
150 Yamaha V-max
GO Fins!!!
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
MAGA
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
I do prefer the metal fenders on my Z185 because of the new drivers in my family! I agree the 518 with the 200 is a better deal along with the Triton 18 TRX. I got mine for $43k so there is a huge increase for the new model. There are several other packages on the market with better features. Since the beam is shorter, is this a new hull or a carryover from a discontinued model?
The only thing about my boat that looks like crap is the fiberglass fenders give me metal fenders any day.
2010 Ranger 188vx
175 Mercury Optimax