Thought I would share this with you guys that love metalflake. I know it's not a CM but as my son has gotten older he wants/likes to fish. I started looking for a decent bassboat a few months ago and found this one. I picked up a 2002 Ranger 185VS w/175hp Mercury,hydraulic steering, jackplate, 71 lb motor guide trolling motor, lowrance HDS5 with structure scan on the console, lowerance x135 on the bow. Also has smartcraft gauges. Here's some pictures.
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Ranger Bass boat
- Thread starter Rob B
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DropTop5.0
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Good for you Robby. I hope you and you're son have some great time together fishing.
Thanks!! Man if only CM made a bassboat, I'd buy one. 
I did buy the best on the market though. I was down to a triton and the Ranger, both had high resale value. I liked the layout of the Ranger better. This is my fourth bassboat and I can say without a doubt one the best I've seen put together. The quality of the Ranger is remarkable.
I did buy the best on the market though. I was down to a triton and the Ranger, both had high resale value. I liked the layout of the Ranger better. This is my fourth bassboat and I can say without a doubt one the best I've seen put together. The quality of the Ranger is remarkable.
boatman4021
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Very nice! It may not be a Cmate, but Ranger is one heck of a well built boat and they seem to ride pretty good.
No question about the ride. I was in two foot rollers at the lake on Saturday and I can say it rides high and dry.
slingblade
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Love it .Now lets see some pics of the "big catch" 
Ramifications
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Nice boat Robbie! Good luck and tight lines
Gimme Fuel
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Congrats Robbie! Rangers are top of the line for a production bass boat.
Problem Child
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Very nice rig. I really miss my bass boat. My kids and I talk about it all the time. You bought the best out there. Enjoy it .
Very nice rig. I really miss my bass boat. My kids and I talk about it all the time. You bought the best out there. Enjoy it .
Thanks!! I've owned a hydrosport, Javelin, Stratos and now a Ranger. All the wiring is nice and neat the gelcoat is flawless all compartments has lights, absolutely amazing. Oh they use no wood, that was the plus for me!
