Why I bought a Ranger aluminium boat.
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I had a lot of guys wanting to know why I chose a aluminium Ranger and if they should do the same. This video is a quick review of my Ranger RT178 and why I went with this boat over anything else. Tons of drone footage, check it out. (Camera Equipment) Vlog Camera: https://amzn.to/2SaMjkO Chest Camera: https://amzn.to/2MwDrkg Boat Camera: https://amzn.to/2FPCiUq Drone: https://amzn.to/2S7DwQF (Fishing Equipment) Spinning Combo: https://amzn.to/2B4eloA Bait Caster Combos: https://amzn.to/2FOT2eB Favorite Lipless Crankbait: https://amzn.to/2Wlpk63 Favorite Square Bill Crankbait: https://amzn.to/2ScI600 Ned Rig Plastics: https://amzn.to/2RNipUB
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10. comment for Why I bought a Ranger aluminium boat.
Currently getting 37 on gps.
Seems to be a very cost effective choice. Bent Poles and Tight Lines my friend.
Hopefully it sticks this time. LMAO!!!!
Bent Poles and Tight Lines Brother!!!
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I purchase mine @ Anglers Port Warsaw, MO. They rigged all their 178 with Merc, Yammi, Or Rude maxed out same with 188. Too many other brands and big box store put lesser motors on there power wise and then customers are left wishing. I've had plenty of guys come up and comment about how there other brands were rigged and then the 'i wishes' come. i got mine with a 4 inch set back and laser ii prop. The dealer ordered the rigs in with the upgraded Minn Kota MAXXUM trolling motors. Nothing wrong with the big box stores for boat purchases but those shopping may want to look and compare. Buying one has to decide what all do they want to add on the bill now and what add-ons do you want to do after your note is set. My dealer included the swim ladder. I thought they were standard. Nope, at my dealer they were. this is important not just if want to cool off or play, but a SAFETY feature to be able to get back in the boat. The boat also came with 2 power cut off switches (like found on pleasure boats). I've added a 10 SI and a 9 DI Mega and linked them. I've also added a Mark Peiser Trick Step.
The two down falls of aluminium 1) it gets blown around much more than glass when sitting. you can control it fine with the tm, but if you have to come off the tm in the wind that boat can move quick. 2) the strakes on the bottom can get you hung up on stumps much easier than on glass. its fairly hard to get hung on glass....not the case with tin. Those are the only two complaints if you can call them that. I love my RANGER rt. It is very stable and i feel very Safe in it. i like the lay out actually like the layout of 188. i like the very large (compared to others) livewell. rides and handles well. I too would recommend the RANGER rt. this boat comes with a factory matched trailor with a Ranger bedliner type coating or you can op up to an aluminium trailer. a lil word.. the Triton aluminium is the same hull as the Ranger thou they each get their own equipment. Lowe is a solid aluminium boat....but you go over both the Ranger and the Lowe side by side you can clearly see the difference. you'll get a good boat for less, but the differences are there though Lowe is narrowing it some. Crestliner is another real good aluminium rig that is very similar to the Ranger. And just now released the new company formed by Forrest L Wood and the Hoppers....VEXUS boats will definitely be worth looking into.
I enjoyed the video and i hope my 2 cents may help someone else on their purchase. Please shop around and don't just buy something because the BP name is on it.... because you'll probably find out you could of fished finer.
And for the record, i tow my rig with a Coyote V8 so the tow rig had nothing to do with my boat selection. with that being said, it is nice having a boat that fits in the garage and is big enough for bigger reservoirs, but yet can get around well in smaller waters... and sleeps in the garage.
good luck and safe fishing to y'all
I have a chance to buy a brand new ranger 188 with a 115 hp four stroke for $23k otd. It should run high 40’s with 2 guys. I would still have to upgrade the fish finders and trolling motor with spot lock. Thx for the video.
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