1999 Ranger R83
I bought this boat in about 2001 from the original owner and it was mint. It was always garaged and he had two boats. So he sold this one (they went for about $28k new then. Since then Ranger has added a couple inches in width to their boats and the R series boats is not often seen. However this is the best bass fishing boat I have ever seen (not that I am biased or anything!) I keep it covered or in my garage and professionally winterized and maintained by Jim Barry . Call him if you like and ask if he knows of any defects. It is still in mint condition. I have taken it out fishing probably 20+ times (fresh water). I love this boat and Ranger who has always been fair and helpful with me. It is so much better built than todays boats (Nitro). The trailer is customized to fit the boat and it unloads and loads in seconds. The cover is also customized to fit the boat (including the ladder). It is very fast due to the performance hull but I personally feel uncomfortable at high speeds on the water so I don't know the top end. I love the folding trailer tongue which allows me to get it in my garage. The new widder Ranger would not fit. The boat currently is in my garage on the trailer. If you like to fish by yourself or with a friend you could not by a better starter bass boat that is this well built and cost effective and safe.
PS I tow it with my toyota 4Runner (which I will also sell after the boat is sold). Getting to old for my toys.
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$14,000
1999 Ranger R83 with 150 HP EFI Merc Fuel Injecter Motor. (mint) (18 ½ ft) Boat covered or garaged year round. Dual console.
2006 Ranger Trailer with fiberglss color matched fenders (aqua green flake)
Extras:
Swim Ladder (this can save you if you go overboard in cold water)
Custom cover (fits over ladder perfectly), professional cover used by trail fisherman. ($1000 new, fits like a glove, never regret buying it)
Refurbished main seats.
Motor Guide TR-82 24volt bow mounted trolling motor.
Boat and motor professionally maintaned by Jim Barry's Tackle Co (508-797-9100)
2 compartment aereated fish tanks in boat.
Coast Guard saftey equippted.
Front bow skid plate (so you can run it up on shore (sand) and not scratch the fiberglass).
Front bow rope pully. (so one person can easily launch the boat).
Boat bumpers (2)
Quest 25a 3 battery built in charger. (Lifetime Waranty)
Spare Tire
Garmin GPS Map 182C
Lorance Mar 5x sonar
Lorance x48 sonar
Spare Alum (3 blade) prop
2 Seat poles for bass seats
3 bass pole seats
Folding and lockable trailer tongue (saves 2 ft in garage).
Bearing Buddies (2) on trailer
5 pin plug (trailer to truck)
Deep Cycle batteries (2) + cranking battery (1).
20 lb anchor + rope.
Night running lights + rear pole light.
