So you’re looking for a Ranger Bass Boat, eh? But you want to know what kind of damage you’ll be doing to your wallet before you head out? Well, look no further, on this post, we are going to be going over each bass boat model that Ranger has to offer, both aluminum and fiberglass.
With this information, you’ll hopefully be able to move forward with confidence knowing exactly what boat you’d like, and what price you’re going to be spending on it. This should be able to act as a base for the standard price of the boat, minus the extra add ons you might put into your boat.
What’s great about most of these boats is the fact that you’re going to be able to have the chance to be able to get a trailer along with your boat purchase, so that’s something that you’re going to be able to benefit from when you’re working on purchasing a new boat.
Fiberglass
Like the name states, fiberglass is a type of fiber-reinforced plastic that uses glass fibers. Because of this, fiberglass boats are more expensive than aluminum, they are able to bull waves out of the way, and they also are able to be a little more stable because of the weight, which also allows them to have elevated casting decks.
Z Comanche Series
These boats are known for their performance-driven design, high quality materials, angler-friendly layout and a good amount of storage, huge padded casting deck and they are fully customizable.
Z521L
- Price: $73,395
- Hull Length: 21’8″ ft/in
- Beam: 98″
- Max Recommended HP: 300 HP
With this boat, you’re able to know that you’re going to get what you need for a boat. your boat will have a bold style with unparalleled quality, along with stability, solid feel, and safety. This is a boat with a tournament proven layout.
Z521C Ranger Cup Equipped
- Price: $73,795
- Hull length: 21’8″ ft/in
- Beam: 98″
- Max Recommended HP: 250 HP
This boat will provide you with an all-new 250 FourStroke engine, as well as an Oxygenator livewell system, the trailer will be upgraded with better wheels and lights, along with a parking brake. This boat will allow you to dominate those out on the water in the tournament along side you. So, be prepared for that.This boat will provide you with an all-new 250 FourStroke engine, as well as an Oxygenator livewell system, the trailer will be upgraded with better wheels and lights, along with a parking brake. This boat will allow you to dominate those out on the water in the tournament along side you. So, be prepared for that.
Z520L
- Price: $71,895
- Hull length: 20’11” ft/in
- Beam: 97″
- Max Recommended HP: 250 HP
The Z520L comes with a padded casting deck and redesigned workstation, re-engineered seats that are on slides, and a tournament proven hull/layout. The fact that all of these boats are proven out on the water with tournaments and other factors. The console has a 16-inch screen as well.
Z520C Ranger Cup Equipped
- Price: $72,595
- Hull length: 20’11” ft/in
- Beam: 97″
- Max Recommended HP: 250 HP
In this boat, you’re going to have a lot of the popular gear for a tournament, as well as the ability to be able to save you money, simply because this is going to save you having to worry about getting all the new gear to add to your boat. According to rangerboats.com, nothing compares to the level of factory performance.
Z519L
- Price: $62,795
- Hull length: 19″9′ ft/in
- Beam: 97″
- Max Recommended HP: 225 HP
This boat comes with an 8′ center rod box as well as an integrated insulated cooler. So that’s definitely a bonus when you’re searching for something like that. There’s huge dry storage in the boat as well, and the back deck features an aerated and divided livewell! You’re also able to choose the colors that you want for your boat as well.
Z518L
- Price: $49,095
- Hull length: 18’10” ft/in
- Beam: 97″
- Max Recommended HP: 200 HP
With Z518L, you are going to get some ultra-stable spacious casting decks, they will have nice padding in the front. As well as being able to have an 8′ center rod box that’s going to allow you to hold your rods, as well as quite the amount of tackle and whatever you need. This has an extra-strong fiberglass transom that’s going to be able to help when you may encounter rough waters.
Z500/Z100 Series
With all these boats in this series, these are all proven tournament-level designs, they come with giant casting decks, insulated cooler with gel-coat liner, spacious storage and an angler centric layout.
Z519
- Price: $50,095
- Hull length: 19’9″ ft/in
- Beam: 97″
- Max Recommended HP: 225 HP
This handcrafted boat has a high performing dry and stable hull, there’s two rod boxes, bow LED navigation lights, along with a full-featured console. You can add accessories of your choice and also a Ranger Trail trailer. This model is full of performance and style.
Z518
- Price: $39,095
- Hull length:18’10” ft/in
- Beam: 97″
- Max Recommended HP: 200 HP
With this boat, they really tried to maximize the storage capacity within the boats themselves, which includes two 8-foot rod boxes up at the front of the boat. There’s a trolling motor pedal that’s within this boat, and you really get a bang for your buck when you purchase this boat. You get a standard Ranger Trail with your purchase as well. Just like the other Ranger boats, there is an oversized casting deck.
Z185
- Price: $35,595
- Hull length: 18’8″ ft/in
- Beam: 96″
- Max Recommended HP: 150 HP
Despite the smaller size, this boat certainly offers quite the performance, there is an ultra stable platform that is aboard this bot, as well as the standard trolling motor foot pedal. With this pedal, it allows you to focus your time and attention on the fish and just being out on the water. There is a divided and aerated tournament-size livewell, so that’s a bonus as well. There are also three outboard brands that are available for your choosing.
Z175
- Price: $29,795
- Hull length: 17’6″ ft/in
- Beam: 92″
- Max Recommended HP: 115 HP
This boat can fit in a lot of garages, and it’s fairly easy to tow. This boat comes with a timed aerated livewell that’s right next to a few oversized storage containers. In regards to the console, they have offset it so that you can have some more legroom when you’re driving your boat. There is also an 8′ rod box that’s around on the boat as well. There’s so much space for your things that you can know that you’re going out on the water with ease.
Intracoastal Series
These boats are equipped to be able to handle saltwater, they are easier to clean, and comes with the usual Ranger Trail trailer, and that’s something that’s good. The high-performance hull helps you to skim and slice through water that could potentially be dangerous.
Z521L Intracoastal
- Price: $74,995
- Hull length: 21’8″
- Beam: 98″
- Max Recommended HP: 300 HP
What comes with this boat is a trolling motor foot pedal, a cranking battery w/holder, tinted windshields, stainless steel hardware and non-skid flooring. All of these are going to help you be able to have the best control and handling that you can when you’re out on open waters in the ocean.
Aluminum
Aluminum boats are more lightweight than fiberglass, and they are definitely better on the wallet than fiberglass. Some aluminum boats can even get up to the same speeds as fiberglass boats that have bigger engines. It really depends on what you would prefer your boat to be.
Tournament Series
With this series of boats, they are all-welded and wood free, they offer you a wider front deck, as well as more storage. There is an aerated livewell with a timer, as well as choices of colors and camo patterns if that’s something that you would like to have on your boat.
When you’re going to go out on the water, that’s something that you want to be prepared for, and the thing about these bass boats is that they have been tested in tournaments and they are constantly being improved by these tests and it’s something that really goes to show that this company is one that really wants their customers to be satisfied.
RT198P
- Price: $31,195
- Hull length: 19’4″ ft/in
- Beam: 92″
- Max Recommended HP: 150 HP
This boat comes with fiberglass consoles, as well as an 8′ rod box as well as an in-deck gel-coated cooler. The hull is a pad-bottom that works for better performance and handling. With this boat, you’re definitely going to stand out, and that’s something that you probably want to do when you’re wanting to get that holeshot for the start of that tournament.
RT188
- Price: $26,195
- Hull length: 18’8″ ft/in
- Beam: 92″
- Maximum HP: 115 HP
This boat has always had the tournament level since it was released. The front deck is larger than most boats, so that’s something that you have to look forward to when you purchase this boat. There is an 8′ 6″ center rod and tackle locker that’s on the boat as well. There’s a trolling motor pedal as well, so you can be sure that you’re going to have a good time when you’re out on the water.
RT188C
- Price: $26,595
- Hull length: 18’8″ ft/in
- Beam: 92″
- Max Recommended HP: 115 HP
Coming with a livewell, fiberglass console, and under seat storage as well as 8’6″ rod locker. There are three-across front seating and plenty of storage that you can use for all your fishing needs. They made sure that the console was made in a way that was comfortable for everyone, including the driver.
RT178
- Price: $20,595
- Hull length: 17’8″ ft/in
- Beam: 92″
- Max Recommended HP: 75 HP
Looking for some room? Well look no further! With this boat, you’re going to have a great amount of room, there is dedicated storage under both decks, so that’s great! There’s also an 8-foot port rod locker, as well as a trolling motor foot pedal, and an over sized center storage box.
RT178C
- Price: $20,995
- Hull length: 17’8″ ft/in
- Beam: 92″
- Max Recommended HP: 75 HP
This provides you with three-across bow seating, as well as a good size for your gear and tackle, which includes an 8′ locker for your rod. The rear deck features two more tackle storage boxes, as well as some storage that’s under the seat.
Although this is only a small list that’s made from a specific company, there’s a lot more than you can check out, but it’s something that you’re willing to do research about the kind of boat that you want. Ranger gives you the many opportunities to which kind of boat you prefer, whether it’s fiberglass or aluminum.
Regardless of the situation that you’re going to be going through, there is a boat that’s meant for you. I think that’s the great thing about boat companies is that they are trying to continue to create something that you can be able to use in upcoming situations and such.
Ranger has been working for 50 years to be able to create something that has been paving the way in regards to creativity, and because of this, they have led the way with the U.S. Coast Guard flotation standards and that’s something, they also patented the aerated livewell, which is something that is able to help with tournaments, providing you with some more options in regards to keeping your fish alive.