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Q: How can I get a Ranger product brochure?

A: Visit your nearest Ranger Dealer for a Ranger product brochure. Or you can CLICK HERE to go to the catalog request area of the web site and request a catalog.

Q: What about trade-ins?

A: Your authorized Ranger Dealer can help you get into a new Ranger Boat. Most dealers will be able to take a trade-in or help you find a new home for that previously owned boat.

Q: Does Ranger offer retail financing for Ranger Boats?

A: Ranger dealers can assist you in financing that new Ranger Boat. Each dealer has access to retail lenders that specialize in financing boats.


Q: I am handicapped and really want a boat. Can Ranger modify its boats to meet my needs?

A: Ranger has helped many people realize their dreams. We have worked with many customers to build boats that accommodate their needs.

Q: Can I get a special colour on my boat?

A: You can select each color on your Comanche or Fisherman series boats. If there is a special color that we don't have in our offering, we can probably match it from a sample. See your dealer for specific color combinations and options.

Q: How can I get one of the great-looking Ranger jackets that I see everyone wearing?

A: CLICK HERE to check out the Ranger Wear section of the web site or just call 1-800-848-3411 to reach Ranger Wear. We'll gladly take your order or send you a catalog of the Ranger Wear clothing line and other Ranger accessories.

Q: How can I order parts and accessories?

Please contact your nearest dealer for more details.

Q: Why does Ranger build so many models?

A: Our extensive lineup of models is a direct result of our longstanding commitment to listen closely to our family of owners and dealers. As part of the Ranger family, your comments and suggestions are very important to us. Your input helps us to continually achieve a significant part of our mission, which is to build legendary fishing boats of Signature Quality.

Q: What kind of prop do you recommend for a particular boat?

A: Our engineering staff runs a lot of boats in order to know which props work best with each boat and motor. When we rig a boat, we match it with the best all-around prop for that motor and boat. If you modify a boat with a jackplate or other aftermarket equipment, you need to consider how that will affect the performance of the prop. Weight loads and saltwater use are other considerations that affect the performance of a prop.

Q: Why does Ranger use the Teleflex Sea Star Pro® hydraulic steering as a standard feature on many of its boats? Doesn't it just drive the price up higher?

A: Ranger uses Sea Star Pro® as a standard feature on most models that rate for 150 horsepower or higher. Sea Star Pro® is a proven steering system. It simply eliminates torque on the steering wheel, making it much easier to drive and control the boat. It adds a little to the overall price, but factor that and all the other features when comparing boats and we're sure you'll see that Ranger is a value. Most important, our customers have requested Sea Star Pro® as a standard feature.

Q: How well do Ranger Boats perform?

A: Ranger Boats are built to excel. It starts with design, and then construction--from our laminate schedule to RPM factory rigging. It translates to total performance--Holeshot, Mid-range, Top-end, Tight Turns, Dry Rides and Fishability. The result--you get to your favorite spots Quick, Dry, Confident and ready to fish from the best platform on the market.

Q: Which motor brand works best -- Evinrude®/Johnson®, Yamaha®, or Mercury®?

A: Each of these companies builds a fine motor. At Ranger, we rig new models with each brand in a variety of horsepowers. This lets us test each brand and horsepower and determine the rigging specifications. Those specifications then become the work instructions for our RPM factory rigging program. You should choose the motor you like best. Consider things such as performance, fuel economy and service availability. Most dealers carry more than one brand of motor and can help you in determining the motor best suited for your needs.

Q: Can my boat be rigged with a higher horsepower motor than the maximum rating?

A: No. Ranger adheres to United States Coast Guard regulations. Ranger does not recommend or endorse rigging a boat with a horsepower that exceeds the maximum recommendation. Rigging a boat with a motor in excess of the horsepower rating creates liability and insurance issues for the owner. Be safe--stay within the recommended horsepower range.