Ranger RT188P Walkaround with Mark Daniels Jr.

Length - 18' 10"
Beam - 92"
Max. recommended HP - 115HP
Approximate Storage Length - 23' 6"
Maximum person capacity - 4
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[@josephammons7309]

I just bought one, I'm excited!

[@josephammons7309]

Great video, I just purchased a 2022, RT188P, I'm very excited!

[@robertspeakman8107]

Thanks for walk through I'm getting ready to buy one . I have a 690Ranger Fisherman that I take to Lake Erie . I think the 188 Rt will be a good fit for everything else where I fish . Once thanks for the wak though video

[@miketrentham6632]

A good friend has one trimmed in green. I love his boat. My wife and i are gonna sell our pro craft bass boat and our aluminum boat and get a new Ranger RT188P.

[@michaelbarnes7086]

Love your videos Mark! Your a very humble gentleman and wish you lived near me here in Martinsville va area. Would greatly enjoy fellowshipping with you and do some fishing at Philpott lake. Make some fishing videos. God bless

[@heroesfishing4917]

Great overview, thank you!

[@RDSHAW1]

Great video and boat Mark can wait to see you catch some fish using the new boat!!

[@Twangtown7]

When will companies learn we don't want no rod tubes. Leave that wall open and you can fit 30 rigs instead of 15.

[@chadcato887]

They do that in their z520r/z521r series.

[@leeseifert2711]

Nice information video Mark. What propeller is on that RT188P with Merc 115 XS?

[@rodericknelson8371]

Great video! I have a 2016. What type of BBt mount and brackets are you using with the Garmin over the steering wheel? I love the way it looks!

[@dandenayer]

Same Boat I have, I love mine, just hate I have scratched the hell out of Crappie fishing in the Trees.

[@kzdoezit7410]

Love my 2023 198p!! Just wish y’all allowed at least 175hp not 150. Also they are now built in tracker manufacture.

[@OneHittr-24-7]

How did you install your hot foot in your boat. I have the same boat and was told that it can't be done.

[@johnhaggerty3728]

What's with the two covered holes on the transom? Brand new boat with patches on it already.

[@JackWOutdoors]

Love it brother!

[@yves33740]

nice boat Bro !

[@mikebaker1044]

Have you had trouble with the compartments leaking when it rains

[@jesseo355]

I wish they offered sea deck and or the nonskid soft touch spray in deck liner like express or Excell brands have.

[@chadcato887]

Pro choice marine install a marine mat.

[@gregnettles3677]

I see a lot of these new boat up for-sale why is that?

[@umienh916]

Interested if u letting it go..thanks

[@thomashopkinson8699]

I have a 2022 and unfortunately it looks like a wrinkled beer can. Ranger pressed the frame to far into the hull. Pretty sure the entire hull is warped. Dealer should have caught this issue. Hopefully this is an isolated issue. Little bummed out because Ranger has a great product. Not bashing, all other Rt188P look great. Marks does.

[@cleveland2langleyrd]

They need to use 0125 thickness

[@tarpontime7562]

Yeap. Noticed that at bass pro. A huge turnoff for me. Love the boat and layout though.

[@williamhicks9905]

i thought your boat would run faster than that ,i have 16ft9inch tide craft with 90 evinrude 2 cycle that ran 52 when it was new .

[@kevinrevay4199]

great tin boat, but is it worth the $40,000?

[@DatGuy960]

I have a feeling it's a lot more than that rigged.

[@cunningtonalonzo7214]

how fast is it top speed

[@tysonprice109]

46

[@dans9381]

Too bad all the compartments leak like a sieve, the only solution is silicone caulk around the black rubber seals and redo all the plastic lock collars that are installed over the carpet with no water proofing. It is the most frustrating thing about that boat. But coming in a close second is the total lack of options. You can’t get anything bigger than the 115hp 150 nope, radio nope, Bluetooth speakers nope, interior lights nope, any dry box besides one you bring on board with you, nope. In fact the one main compartment by the counsel is at even a full compartment they use the deck as the floor base so it just gets soaked. For a $40k boat it is the most overpriced boat and quickest way to ruin thousands in gear. Oh yeah no option for built in NAV lights, and I could go on. On the plus side it is sturdy, rides well, and has lots of storage. It looks nice in the water but seriously I could list several other aluminum brands in the same price point with much much higher quality and build options.

[@robcopenhaver2800]

I’m looking at this boat and thanks for your review. I would love to hear more and what other would you or anyone else recommend?

[@NytronX]

@@robcopenhaver2800 Xpress, Vexus, Gator Trax

[@thomasross444]

Wow. Hope you buy another.

[@williamhicks9905]

what size motor and top speed

[@justicebeshears7]

115 top speed like 45mph

[@speedyhank1]

what mount is that on the console

[@rangerboatsTV]

The Lowrance® Elite FS 7 is standard for this model.

[@Twangtown7]

No storage under the seats? Major L.

[@danielcarroll6010]

Don't some of them have storage underneath?

[@Twangtown7]

@@danielcarroll6010 Older models did. My friend had a 2017 and it had a long storage that stretched the whole width of the boat under both seats/console. I think they may have moved the gas tank forward on the new ones which took that away.

[@johnhaggerty3728]

@@Twangtown7 They moved the gas tank forward. That allows for a fourth battery and plenty of room for PP pumps.

[@jacenelson3681]

The 188p has the gas tank in the middle to distribute the weight. The 188 has the gas tank in rear which gives you the storage

[@HerschellHitchcock]

Junk Hull Design. You won't stay dry in this boat, even with a moderate chop. Buy something else.