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    Boat buying websites?

    I'm wanting to buy a 2015-2016 ranger but trying to find one has been very hard. I like the z185 but did ranger make a model like like the z185 before that? Also out side of boats.com or boatrader.com whats a good website to find used?

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    https://www.reynoldsboats.com/

    Great people in sales and service! People come a long way to buy from them.

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    Thanks for the info but I'm in Louisiana. Long way off. Not sure how I'd get the boat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MRN III View Post
    https://www.reynoldsboats.com/

    Great people in sales and service! People come a long way to buy from them.
    I second that! I bought a lot of boats thru the years and Reynolds has been the best to deal with.

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    I will be ordering a Ranger 518 L in December to take advantage of the incentives in January, I have also been watching for a 518 which is a few years old and the price difference is not that significant. I am not ordering a lot of options and am doing the electronics delete and installing them myself. Hope this is some help to guide you along but for me there is not enough of a price difference to purchase pre owned.

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    I bought mine off Craigslist and there were lots of bass boats listed in Louisiana. I drove to Dallas to get mine, as there were tons of boats compared to Arizona....

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    Too bad, I'd sell You My 2012 Z-118 and most of the gear (rh reels) and all the crap for $25k (cash)...

    Good luck on Your search.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scottyl47 View Post
    Thanks for the info but I'm in Louisiana. Long way off. Not sure how I'd get the boat.
    Drive there?
    Just another beer drinker with a fishing problem.

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    I would buy new but in Louisiana its 9.5% tax. BUT if I buy a used boat I can get away with cheap taxes on just the trailer.

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    [QUOTE=scottyl47;9669478]Thanks for the info but I'm in Louisiana. Long way off. Not sure how I'd get the boat.[/QUOTE

    Off topic but funny too me because i traded in a boat at reynolds and it was bought by someone in...............Louisiana.

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    I am from Louisiana as well. Looked for 2 years to find a z518 with a 200. Not many dealers near Baton Rouge so unless your lucky, your going to have to travel. Registration from out Of state can be a bear. Understand the rules and docs you will need ahead of time and have them signed when the purchase is made. Lots of savings in terms of tax liabilities provided its used and NOT purchased from a dealer. Good luck
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    I’ve got my 2017 z185 listed..
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    Bass Boat Central Boats for sale is by far the best place to find a new or used Ranger.

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    There is a site that searches all Craigslists by state. I forget the name though. I used to find lots of boats all over using it.
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    I have a 2013 Z118 outfitted with the Z-Pack, Merc 150 4S, Tempest 21P SS Prop, two 7" Lowrance hds3, LSSs-2 and HDI, 80# Maxxum, Adjustable Hotfoot, 8' Power Pole, Keel guard, Point One, Garage stored since day one, all maintenance up to date, and only about 73 hours on it. Plan on advertising it this winter, but not opposed to selling it now for $27K. PM me if you want pictures or questions.
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