Ranger just released the New Z185

[mactlman]

I do prefer the metal fenders on my Z185 because of the new drivers in my family! I agree the 518 with the 200 is a better deal along with the Triton 18 TRX. I got mine for $43k so there is a huge increase for the new model. There are several other packages on the market with better features. Since the beam is shorter, is this a new hull or a carryover from a discontinued model?

stratos hull likely

[1ranger487vs]

I’ve been to the ranger factory and saw rangers and tritons being built. Difference is amazing. That’s why a triton is less expensive. People think they are the same no way. You get what you pay for

[bassfisher444]

I’ve been to the ranger factory and saw rangers and tritons being built. Difference is amazing. That’s why a triton is less expensive. People think they are the same no way. You get what you pay for

I would take a Triton any day over a Ranger.

[1ranger487vs]

Cool

[mactlman]

I’ve been to the ranger factory and saw rangers and tritons being built. Difference is amazing. That’s why a triton is less expensive. People think they are the same no way. You get what you pay for

triton are being built in the same plant by the same people so I doubt that the differences are very much nowadays doesn’t pay to have totally different materials and totally different construction methods

my Stratos never had problems in 20+ years and the Basscat was 20 years old with no problems? New ranger nothing but issues

[bassfisher444]

triton are being built in the same plant by the same people so I doubt that the differences are very much nowadays doesn’t pay to have totally different materials and totally different construction methods

my Stratos never had problems in 20+ years and the Basscat was 20 years old with no problems?

Best thing about the new Tritons is they use switches instead of the Ride system or touch pad like Ranger and Nitros have.

[Whiteboat]

stratos hull likely

The original Z185 was a Stratos knock off.

[snmccabe]

I wonder why this is 93" instead of 96" like every other Z185" ... This must be a new hull?

[snmccabe]

It is the storage length for me I only have 20'11".....

[1ranger487vs]

If you actually saw them being built, you might have a different opinion. Just saying what I saw

[ToddinVA]

Check how far the trolling motor bracket and prop stick out too! This is not part of the boat spec’s.

[Tromanoski]

Metal fenders are far more durable, easy to keep clean and don't get damaged when you blow a tire. If given the choice I will always go with metal fenders over fiberglass.

That's was my experience. Two blown tires that took out the fenders. $2100 a piece installed. I replaced my Ranger Trail Trailer with an aluminum trailer and metal fenders. Hands down a much better built trailer than the one I had and less expensive. But if I would have ordered it from Ranger, I was going to go with the metal fenders.

[n2ratfishin]

Metal fenders are far more durable, easy to keep clean and don't get damaged when you blow a tire. If given the choice I will always go with metal fenders over fiberglass.

I have a buddy in East TN that blew a tire and trashed his glass fender this week. He is sick and for sure doesn't have the funds to replace.

[hammerdog]

Those glass fenders sure do look nice though!