2019 Ranger RT198p fusion green one year after purchase

[@m.wbridges2257]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@timfaulks745]

Great Job Sir !!! I believe I've found my boat, thanks to you.

[@elmioutdoors]

you wont be disappointed, I know I am not :)

[@ddm62571]

I'm glad you mention that gas fill-up issue. I am having the same issue with my rt178! Thanks for pointing that out because I did not know what was going on.

[@elmioutdoors]

glad that helped

[@davidhall3024]

Very nice review but I noticed at the 18:33 mark that your middle bunks are not supporting the boat at all, I would think they should be raised if possible. Other than that you have a nice set up and thank you for your service.

[@elmioutdoors]

i truly never noticed that before till you pointed it out I will look tomorrow and see if they are still not touching or if it is

[@cryptofiles5917]

great video

[@elmioutdoors]

THANKS in a few weeks 2 and half years video will be out..

[@mikekenner9218]

Great walk through and thank you for your service! I am going back and forth with this model or a Tracker 195.

[@elmioutdoors]

no comparison to the different was the boT drives or behaves while fishing go ranger much more stable

[@jimknowles5483]

Great review! Thanks Interested in your 15' foot lure retailer? Where can I look at that? Thanks just jim

[@johnlund8452]

Great review. I’m looking at one now. How does the boat do in rough water? Thanks!

[@elmioutdoors]

my boat is awesome in rough water cuts right threw it large waves 2 plus feet not so good

[@patrickmahoney3479]

Great video. I am running a 2019 express x17 pro. I made the move from fiberglass boats to this one. It's a great ride. 45 mph with a 90hp yamaha and outstanding ride, and shallow water performance.

[@elmioutdoors]

congrats on joining the club of aluminum boats I dont fear a thing with my aluminum boat

[@franktiboni8610]

Great video, before you bought your boat did you consider a bass tracker 195 txw???

[@elmioutdoors]

i did consider it but the stability of the ranger blew me away on my previous tracker the co angler could not walk side to side fishing or stand on one side the boat tipped that direction on my ranger it does not they can run a marathon back there and I don't know they are doing it when I reel in my fish :)

[@stephensee5572]

I wanted to add is i did add a jack plate to my boat. I run the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. I needed it and most guys here run jet drive. I didnt want that. It makes my boat so much better with the jack plate. I run a 90hp on mine.

[@jerrywalker2699]

Love ur green contrast colors. How is the noise and fuel consumption on the 150??

[@elmioutdoors]

fuel mileage is awesome when its on pad doing close to 60 all you hear is the wind about 45 the motor is quiet at idle it grumbles like a beast (in a good way)

[@jerrywalker2699]

They are impressive to me but the money is my main drawback..

[@elmioutdoors]

@@jerrywalker2699 it truly is an investment and now 2 years later still love it and for me worth every penny i am spending to have such a rig fires up on the key turn with no problems solid as a rock carpet is great seats are great and it wont sink (supposedly) i personally wont try that claim out on purpose :)

[@jerrywalker2699]

It's a very nice rig!!

[@steezyboiiii808]

Sounds like you like the boat lol me and my dad are looking at some as I want to start tourney fish and myabe with some friends or my dad lol need the extra room and HP so thanks for the review! And how big are the live wells

[@elmioutdoors]

i have no problem fitting 10 bass and keeping them alive

[@steezyboiiii808]

@@elmioutdoors ok so with that I’d say 40-45 Thank you

[@elmioutdoors]

@@steezyboiiii808 i looked and its 30 gallons if that helps

[@steezyboiiii808]

@@elmioutdoors it did thank you so much!

[@ramonahigh]

What kind of carport is that?

[@elmioutdoors]

carolina carport

[@elmioutdoors]

for all the haters I would like to point out this article for my licensing fishery just so you know I keep up with all the rules and regulations regarding keeping bass. www.wildlifedepartment.com/ooj/new-black-bass-rules-proposed-2022?

[@chestophercolumbo4561]

Great review! Have you had any problems with paint stuffing or flaking off?

[@elmioutdoors]

not at all there have been no issues of any sort yet.

[@benbutlerfishing]

Great job on everything for this review! Covered all the stuff I wanted to know. I also noticed that you were retired Army. Thank you for your service! My dad is in the Air Force as a flight surgeon. Definitely gotta subscribe to a man who fought for our country, and loves to fish!

[@elmioutdoors]

sorry for the delay in response..... but thank you, it was my honor to serve and protect I did 11 years Army and 6 Navy and I agree about subscribing to vets who love to fish :)

[@falcon80ist]

I know your not wrong a jack plate or power poles as you had stated in your video. But I wondered if you might be able to suggest or recommend what size jack plate to use for running talons. Thanks

[@stephensee5572]

The Rt 198p and the RT 188p no 178p they still make that in the crappie or bass version. I run the 1862 Ranger aluminum and i love my boat

[@falcon80ist]

Great video great info I’m in the market for a new boat and you have just put the Ranger at the top of my list as an option. 👍🏻

[@youngin881]

I doubt you’ll gain anything with a jack plate. 60 with that motor is really good.

[@theduffster2581]

Doubt very much that 150 hits 60 lol 😂 maybe with no gear and an empty tank 😂

[@KochCards]

Sweet boat....thanks

[@squarebill]

The video i was telling ya about is the guy that owns or runs boat shop and he explains what i was trying to tell ya . If i can find the exact name i will let ya know . Cuz i know it's not cheap , a good boat that is and dont want you to have any issuesthat cost $ or time from fishing .

[@mikeantes9597]

Very nice rig thanks for sharing.wish you the best.60mph plus no need for that jackplate.buy more tackle lol

[@ihaviksc2493]

Nice boat and video! Ranger's website states you can only hold up to 7' rods in the side rod locker, but you mention you can fit 7'6" rods? How much room do you have with rods over 7' in there with rod socks? I'll have to check this boat out if it holds larger rods as I also like to store my tackle in the center of the boat.

[@elmioutdoors]

there is not much room at all just able to get in and out and all my rods are 7 foot and longer except for my spinning setup that is 6'6" and I have 13 rods in there.

[@brandondouglass8287]

Awesome boat!!! Green!!! 👌

[@bryankeane6128]

great video. do you wish you had added a hot foot? im planning on ordering this boat in the fall and my dealer told me i could have one installed for about $400. i know its a standard feature on a lot of tournament boats but ive never actually used one so i'm having a hard time deciding.

[@elmioutdoors]

when i bought mine in march 2019 the foot plate would not allow a hotfoot unless you took out the foot plate the ones made later in the year are able to have a hotfoot and to answer you question never had one so I don't miss having one I really like the hand throttle that I what I am used to.

[@markawesome439]

@@elmioutdoors hot foot is the best safety equipment you can buy

[@joel1964.]

How much $$..For this beautiful fishing machine..🤔

[@elmioutdoors]

mine was 41K financed and finish price 37K buy outright

[@jasonmorris8539]

Great video, was just at Cabelas looking at this boat. Thanks for all the info.

[@elmioutdoors]

your welcome

[@robertmoore6700]

If you had it to do over, would you have gotten the auto drain plug ? Great review, and a beautiful boat. p.s. 62 mph is fast enough for guys our age ha.

[@AStiddy]

Great vid brother!

[@NFiltr8Red]

198P or 188P that’s the question. I have 2 weeks to decide.

[@elmioutdoors]

i hope you went with the 198p and a 150 motor you wont be disappointed heck my best bud says the same thing about 188's so you cant go wrong with either

[@NFiltr8Red]

@@elmioutdoors , I went with the 188p. The closest dealership had a 198p but wouldn’t make any deals while other dealerships across the country were selling theirs for $3-5K less. I don’t need to be flying down the lake at 60-70 mph, fell off a tube going 30 and it hurts bad.

[@Lowcountrytrucker]

Hows the fuel mileage on the 150? I'm looking at the 188P right now. But, I'm thinking about spending the extra cash and stepping up to the 198P. I like to cruise about 40 MPH. I'm trying to figure out if the gas mileage would be about the same because I'd be running at a lower RPM with the 150. 40 MPH in the 188 with the 115, you're running damn near wide open.

[@elmioutdoors]

I can go forever on a tank of gas I can run wide open 55-57 mpg for an hour and the gas does not seem to drain I might use 10-12 gallons every hour at top speed but I am only guessing and i never run at top speed for more than 20 minutes at a time because I launch close enough to my favorite fishing spots i never have more than a 20 mile run to first spot. I hope this helps

[@brettjones2067]

Great review my friend.

[@jayb7675]

Does the wind push you around?

[@steezyboiiii808]

I doubt it the trolling motor if you get 80lb thrust is a stud

[@squarebill]

Hello sir , I too call the volunteer state home . I live on Ky. Lake have a RT 188 w/115 Yamaha single ram trim just as yours is . I'm trying to figure out if the new type transom savers are really taking weight off the transom ? Any of your advice would help . I myself don't see how it could , so im trying to do some research . There's one made by DD26 Fishing that you really should take a look at , i know you love your Mywedge but you got to check out the DD26 Fishing one . Also want to tell you that , while doing research i have seen a couple pepole and mechanic at boat dealer say that the Mywedge was made wrong in that it doesnt have a bevel like shape on the end where it sits against where the piston comes out . They say they have alot of pepole come to shop with it leaking there because of it . It sits flat against something there and causes it to wear out i think .. I can't spell good so im sorry lol . But if im not mistaken there's a video about the DD26 Fishing transomsaver you could go to and see what im trying to tell ya cuz i cant explain .. and wanted to tell ya incase its true you dont mess yours up .. I hope you can understand all my crazy writing typing ect .

[@gregc2621]

What like you hittin?

[@elmioutdoors]

longputt 24 1 day ago Sweet boat....thanks

[@jessemunden9223]

What size is your carport?

[@elmioutdoors]

12' x 21'

[@jessemunden9223]

Does the 20’ completely over boat and trailer? I was gonna get either 20 or 24ft ready for when I purchase 198p, what height is your carport? Thanks for the feedback and great video!!!

[@elmioutdoors]

@@jessemunden9223 it covers all but the swing away portion of the tongue motor covered all the way to tongue the height goes by where the sides end and I got 6 ft sides but in the center to ground its 100 inches tall

[@jonej5884]

What !!! You kept 10 bass,have you ever heard of catch and release,if everybody kept a limit like you wouldnt be any bass left.here in Raleigh nc we call people like you a fish eater,I like to eat fish to I get my at food lion.you ought to be ashamed of yourself,you prolly dont catch to many anyway !!!### I dont like what I seen or heard and I'm sure I'm not the only one I never seen a vidio like yours thumbs down,I could go on but I'm trying to be respectful to other views,jone j my wife I go by catch & release,as soon as I heard you kept 10 bass I didnt watch the vidio ,you look like you could afford to buy some rich at the grocery store ,how often do you keep and eat bass?

[@mattdobbins3890]

After reading your comment, I find it disrespectful to this man. He has every right to keep some fish if he wants to. His state laws permit such. It’s your right to put all fish back if you choose to do so. Do what you choose to do and leave this American Patriot alone. And to this man who made this video, I would like to say thanks for the video and thank you sir for your service to our country! Enjoy your boat and enjoy any meal that you catch!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jonej5884]

The reason why you agree with him is because your a bass eater!!!you problem cant catch many anyone ,mind your own bussiness! Talking bought leave this man alone who you think you are. I'll talk to you worse than that,wat you gone do.there is no lake in us who allows a 10 bass limit I ever heard of.i was a Marine so kiss my patriot American a**,mind your bussiness fish eater.wat does being a disrespect bass water got to do with him being in the service,

[@elmioutdoors]

@@mattdobbins3890 thank you :)

[@elmioutdoors]

Jone J I am a hunter gatherer and fisherman I may fish and catch 20-30 fish weekend or I might only catch 3, I don't keep all the fish i catch I wont keep the baby fish (under the state minimum) and I don't keep the 4-7lbs but in order to have a thriving population with giant fish in these areas I fish (lakes, ponds, river systems, reservoirs you must catch and take some smaller 1lb -3lb fish out of the system I am doing my part as a sport fisherman I keep what my family can eat in one meal (3 fish) or a limit for my state 10 black bass/large mouth, small mouth, hybrid or white bass and make 3 meals out of them .... I almost deleted your post but I thought this might be a teachable moment you may not know that you must take some runts out to let the big bass get bigger and by the way I like the taste of bass crappie catfish I have not bought any fish from the market in over 20 years. I hope this helps explain what and why I do what I do on MY boat you have a nice day Jone J this is Eldon saying stay safe my friend

[@elmioutdoors]

@@randolphray7896 As i stated before I only keep what is allowed on bodies of water that they encourage you to take the smaller fish out so that the larger fish can become trophies like they used to have back in the day. On the river system I dont keep any fish except crappie and catfish on lakes and ponds I also catch and release unless the state of Arkansas fish and game encourage us to remove the smaller fish so the bigger ones can thrive. then I take my limit and eat well.... have a nice day and be sure and take a kid fishing with ya :)

[@jimknowles5483]

Great review! Thanks Interested in your 15' foot lure retailer? Where can I look at that? Thanks just jim

[@elmioutdoors]

Frabill 15 ft Telescoping Lure Retriever $59.99 www.academy.com/p/frabill-15-ft-telescoping-lure-retriever?campid=71700000049902338&adgroupid=58700004909386915&device=c&keyword=39700042451650851&Channel=ps&&ogmap=SEM%7cNBR%7cGOOG%7cDSA%7cc%7c%7cIM%7cNon-Brand-DSA-Null-General%7cCatchAll%7c%7c71700000049902338%7c58700004909386915&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuuKXBhCRARIsAC-gM0iTWoBEJzFYaEsW6vZgmrh5CJy8Jy8UTowIBBMg-eh2RAW4ymOIVzMaAqlsEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@timfaulks745]

Great Job Sir !!! I believe I've found my boat, thanks to you.