I finally pulled the trigger and bought a Ranger 198p. Boat has the 150 Mercury 4 stroke.
I finally pulled the trigger and bought a Ranger 198p. Boat has the 150 Mercury 4 stroke.
Very nice! Everybody seems to be very happy with this boat. When you get a chance, give us a report on how she runs with the Merc 4 stroke. Congrats!
Very nice! I love these boats!
2015 Ranger Z520c / 2015 Mercury 250 Pro XS
Love it, that thing is sweet for sure!
Fisher 1710C - Mercury 60 Horse 4 stroke
**Crappie Fishing Fool**
Congratulations!That should keep you happy for a long time.
2017 Crestliner VT 18 DX
Mercury 115 ProXS
Motorguide X3 70lb 24V
TP Express Mach 4 13 x 19
"Follow Me," Jesus told them, "and I will make you fish for people!" Mark 1:17
Thanks on all the compliments. I actually purchased this boat last week from cabelas in Huntsville Alabama. Boat rides good, in my opinion as good as any glass boat that i have been in of similar length. With just me in the boat with full tank of fuel and livewell full top speed is 59 on gps. That was on pretty smooth water. Rougher water with fishing partner in the boat, around 55ish. It was a tough decision between the rt188 and this boat but the deciding factor for me was the performance of the bigger motor, and the layout difference of the boat. I really like the extra albeit shorter road box, and the fuel tank under the seats. You do sacrifice storage by having the fuel tank shifted forward but the hole shot and ride quality is awesome. The only complaint I have so far is it is back at the dealer for trolling motor swap. Minn Kota maxxum had a bad foot switch. I, like others did have to flip the rod box pistons. I will be getting a Merc monitor installed in the near future.
How was Cabelas with the sale? I was in there when I was shopping but they did not have any 18 footers in at the time. Now they stock the Rangers and last time I was in there they had a nice Lowe stinger in too.
Nice!!
2022 Xpress H17 - Yamaha SHO 90
Cabelas was a great experience. I got to deal directly with the sales manager. They don't really negotiate on the pricing. But basically the price you see on Rangers website is what you get. I saved $3000 buying from them as opposed to another Ranger dealer in Alabama quoted price. Both boats were rigged identical.
I looked at one of these today in the same color. Very nice.
Congrats on the new boat.
I don't always tell people where I fish, but when I do, it's a lie.
Thats Sharp. Congrats. Really like the Charcoal color and black motor. Those are nice rigs for sure.
Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
Those are really nice boats.Congrats.
Enjoy the new rig
very nice , congrats. I plan on getting one as soon as I complete my move from the east coast to the West Coast. Looking at them fully loaded with all the goodies about $31 - $33000.
1997 Champion 181
Merc XR6 150
Mine was a lil over $33,000 out the door.
Ranger added vents to the front compartments on this boat correct?
I have a '17, and it does not have vents in the front boxes.Originally Posted by psubob
know it says on the web site what the storage length is but im wondering what real life measurements are. Hoping to fit one in the garage.
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