Triton 186 Allure Vs Ranger reata 1850 LS??

[Table Rock 1]

We are thinking about buying a new F_S boat. Looking at the Triton 186 Allure or the Ranger reata 1850 LS. The Triton is a less money but the Ranger has more things on it. Both of these boats fit in my garage, so can not go bigger. Both boats will have a 150 4 stroke Merc or yamaha.. I am a Family man first, take the kids skiing and tubing. I still fish, mostly by myself so what boat is more user friendly?? Also as I am getting older this will be my last boat? Any ideas good or bad on the Triton or Ranger???? Thanks...

[Warhawk]

I might be remembering things wrong, but I believe the Reata seats are very low, like a bass boat. The Triton looks to have higher seats on pedestals. You said you're getting older, so am I and seats that sit up higher are MUCH easier for me to get in and out of. That alone would be enough to sway me toward the Triton.

[Bass_Por]

Heres a link to the Ranger https://www.rangerboats.com/models.cfm?mid=7216&gid=32
Heres a link to the Triton Triton Boats - We Take America Fishing

Both are modified walleye boats, deep sides and high pedestal seats. Warhawk is correct that Ranger did/does make a fish and play on a bass boat platform, but not this one.

Congratulations!

[Table Rock 1]

looks like we will be going with the triton??

[Bass_Por]

looks like we will be going with the triton??

Looks like a great boat. I like the rod storage setup. I think the deck extension might even be extra cost with the ranger.

[Warhawk]

Looking at the interior pics of both boats, the Ranger has a dash layout that is going to make mounting larger electronics a problem. The Triton dash layout is wide open.

[Table Rock 1]

Stil looking..

[Cain Roberts]

They both look like beautiful boats - very comparable. My best friend has a Reata w/Yammy 150, bought new in '04, if my memory serves me correctly. It gets used heavily, and it has been a great boat for fishing and family.

[Table Rock 1]

Looks like we will ne going with the Triton??

[coach76]

I like to hear which Triton and options you went with, what are the pros and cons of your new ride

[Table Rock 1]

WOW old post. We have had the Triton 186 Allure going on 5 years now. Awesome boat and Motor, running a Merc 4 stroke 150, wish I would have went with the 175 HP ,but it was not offered at the time also 2 grand more was not worth the 3 or 4 extra mph. The triton is a is a awesome F-S, it has served me fine. I fish Spring and Fall and take the Family Ski, tube all summer. Only thing I don't have is Ski Storage but not a problem. Rod box holds 8 to 10 rods no problem, and the live well is huge and doubles as a cooler. The 24 volt MK Fortrex works great, Only have a cheap graph going to upgrade some day?The carpet is snap on and off. I take it out in fall. I did look at the Ranger Reata nice but could not afford the extra 8 -10 grand.. This is my last boat, hope to keep it 20 years??? Thanks..