2019 Ranger Boats RT178 Boat

2019 Ranger Boats RT178

Pre-Owned In Stock | Category: Boats | Brand: Ranger Boats | Stock No: S2326A

$23,995.00

Reynolds Boats | Reynolds' Boats | Lyme, Connecticut

Ranger RT178 – Premium Outfitted Fishing Boat

This 17‑foot Ranger RT178 delivers exceptional performance and comfort for anglers who demand the best.

Key Specifications

  • Hull Length: 17 ft. 8 in.
  • Beam: 92 inches (93.5 with rail)
  • Maximum Power: 75 HP
  • Engine Shaft Length: 20 inches
  • Side Depth: 21 inches
  • Hull Thickness: .10 inch
  • Fuel Capacity: 21 ...
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Reynolds Boats
264 Hamburg Rd, Route 156
Lyme, Connecticut 06371
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Ranger RT178 – Premium Outfitted Fishing Boat

This 17‑foot Ranger RT178 delivers exceptional performance and comfort for anglers who demand the best.

Key Specifications

  • Hull Length: 17 ft. 8 in.
  • Beam: 92 inches (93.5 with rail)
  • Maximum Power: 75 HP
  • Engine Shaft Length: 20 inches
  • Side Depth: 21 inches
  • Hull Thickness: .10 inch
  • Fuel Capacity: 21 gallons
  • Dry Weight: 1,075 lbs.
  • Maximum Person Capacity: 4 anglers
  • Rod Box Length (Port): 8 ft. 0 in.
  • Trouser Depth: 21 inches

Trailer Details

  • GVWR: 2,720 lbs.
  • On‑truck Length (motor down): 23 ft. 3 in. (varies)
  • Width on Trailer: 95 inches
  • Swing Tongue Open: 21 ft. 5 in.

Interior & Exterior Highlights

  • Wide, ultra‑stable 92” beam for calm handling
  • Raised front deck with recessed trolling motor pedal and ample storage
  • 8’ rod storage on both sides with individual tubes
  • Crew seats finished in premium marine upholstery, custom built by Ranger factory
  • Legroom at the helm is generous; dash equipped with speed, tachometer, fuel gauge, trim gauges, and soft‑touch controls
  • Custom fiberglass console engineered for strength and durability beyond industry norms

Performance & Power Features

  • Aerated livewell with timer and removable divider
  • Competition steering wheel and power‑trim system
  • Bow trim, navigation switches, flush‑mounted throttle control
  • No‑feedback steering for precise handling
  • Integrated load guides on the trailer for safe transport

Trolling Motor & Electronics Options (Select Your Setup)

  • Minn Kota Edge 45 or Fortrex 80: standard choices with optional 70‑inch models
  • Garmin EchoMAP, Humminbird Helix/PMAX, Lowrance Elite/HDS series:** All available on bow and console mounts for advanced navigation and fish locating.
  • Dual Pro™ Onboard Charger: multiple configurations (15 × 3 or 6 × 2) to keep batteries ready
  • Batteries & Holders: options from single to dual holder setups with trolling motor integration

Amenities for the Modern Angler

  • Stainless steel boarding ladder and front‑deck rod strap
  • Coin box, extra seat bases, power‑pole accessories
  • Camo or standard paint options; interior carpet available with camo finish
  • Custom boat cover included for protection on the water

Towing & Trailer Upgrades

  • Aluminum frame and galvanized cross‑member upgrades for durability
  • Front trailer step, painted spare wheel, retractable tie‑downs, and optional brakes
  • Hydraulic set‑back plate (4” TH Micro Jacker) or manual 4” plate available

Troubleshooting & Maintenance Tips

  • Replace bilge pump for optimal water removal during long trips.
  • Use fresh water plugs on trolling motor connections to extend life of the motor.
  • Keep navigation lights waterproof and replace when necessary.

The Ranger RT178 is engineered to excel, built with premium materials, and equipped with top‑tier electronics for a fishing experience that stands out. Its spacious layout, robust construction, and extensive optional equipment make it an ideal choice for serious anglers who want reliability on the water and ease of transport.

Engine
Max HP
75 HP
General
Beam
92 in.
Dry Weight
1075 lb.
Max Person Capacity
4 persons
Fuel Capacity
21 gal.

Brilliant pedigree with matching performance.



Touting a boatload of standard equipment, the RT178 is a design that's priced right, Engineered to Excel™ and Built to be Yours®. Longer and wider than other designs in its class, this rig includes a broad, ultra-stable 92" beam. Inside, the raised front deck includes a recessed trolling motor pedal and a world of storage for tackle and gear. Rod storage stretches an amazing 8' in length and even includes individual tubes. Cockpit seating is custom built in the Ranger factory with premium marine-grade upholstery. At the helm, legroom is plentiful and the dash is filled with performance instrumentation including speed, tach, fuel and trim gauges as well as soft-touch switching and flush-mounted Lowrance® electronics. The fiberglass console is performance engineered to go beyond minimal industry standards with unparalleled confidence, strength and durability.


Specifications


Hull Length: 17 ft. 8 in.
Beam: 92 in.
Overall Beam w/ Rubrail: 93.5 in.
Max. recommended HP: 75 HP
Engine Shaft Length: 20 in.
Side Depth: 21 in.
Hull Thickness: 0.1 in.
Bottom Width: 64 in.
Fuel capacity: 21 gal.
Approximate Boat Weight: 1075 lb.
Rod Box Length - Port: 8 ft. 0 in.
Max. person capacity: 4 persons
Trailer GVWR: 2720 lb.
Approximate Length On Trailer w/ Motor Down (May vary with engine model and set-back plate): 23 ft. 3 in.
Approx Length On Trailer w/Motor Down/Swing Tongue Open (May vary with engine model/set-back plate): 21 ft. 5 in.
Width On Trailer: 95 in.Key Features


Roomy, functional layout
Upright, level flotation
Wood-free construction
Recessed trolling motor pedal
Dedicated tackle storage under both decksPower/Performance


Competition steering wheel
Flush mounted remote throttle control
Bow trim & navigation switches
Power trim
Aerated livewell w/ timer, removable divider
Available w/ a wide range of factory rigged outboards
Custom fiberglass console w/ flush-mounted depthfinder, tach, speed, fuel gauge, trim gauge easy touch switching
Cranking battery w/ holder
No-feedback steeringTrailer Features


Channel steel frame
Custom Built Ranger Trail® Trailer / single axle SM2720
Custom swing-away tongue
Swing jack
Ranger® Boats Road Armor Equipped® trailer protectant
Integrated load guides
Waterproof lightsElectronics


6 gauge trolling motor wiring
Minn Kota® Edge 45 45" trolling motor
On-Board Dual Pro™ charger, 6 x 1
12V power outlet
Bilge pump
Removable navigation lightsBattery Charger


Dual Pro® on-board charger 15 x 3
Dual Pro® on-board charger 15 x 2
Dual Pro® on-board charger 6 x 2
Dual Pro® on-board charger 6 x 3Battery Options


Battery holder only for TM batteries (1 each)
Battery holder only for TM batteries (2 each)
Battery w/ holder / TM (1 Each)
Battery w/ holder / TM (2 each)Bow Electronics


Garmin® EchoMAP 43cv bow gimbal mount
Garmin® EchoMAP 53cv bow gimbal mount
Garmin® EchoMAP 73cv bow gimbal mount
Humminbird® Helix 7DI GPS bow gimbal mount G2N
Humminbird® PMAX 4DI bow gimbal mount
Lowrance® Elite -9TI bow gimbal mount
Lowrance® HDS-7 Carbon bow gimbal mount
Lowrance® Hook2 4X bow gimbal mount
Lowrance® HDS-9 Carbon bow gimbal mount
Lowrance® Hook2 5 Combo bow gimbal mount
Lowrance® Hook2 7 Combo bow gimbal mountConsole Electronics


Garmin® EchoMAP 43cv console backmount
Garmin® EchoMAP Plus 73cv Console Backmount
Garmin® EchoMAP 63cv console backmount
Humminbird® Helix 9DI GPS console backmount G2N
Humminbird® Helix 7DI GPS console backmount G2N
Humminbird® PMAX 4DI console backmount
Lowrance® Elite-12 console backmount
Lowrance® Elite-9TI console backmount
Lowrance® HDS-12 Carbon console backmount
Lowrance® HDS-7 Carbon console backmount
Lowrance® HDS-9 Carbon console backmount
Lowrance® Hook2 7 Combo console backmount
Lowrance® Hook2 4X GPS console backmount
Lowrance® Hook2 5 Combo console backmountCover & Top


Custom boat coverMiscellaneous Features


4 inch hydraulic set-back plate - TH Micro Jacker
Aluminum prop (not available w/ Mercury® 115ELPT Pro XS FourStroke CT)
4 inch manual set-back plate
Automatic bilge pump replace standard
Bike seat replace fold down
Boarding ladder (stainless steel)
Extra front deck rod strap
Coin box
Power-Pole® - 8' foot Sportsmans II (starboard only)
Stainless steel prop
Three across front deck seat basesPaint & Camo


Camo paint w/ Camo interior (Mossy Oak® Bottomland® or OD Green)
Camo paint w/ carpet interior (Mossy Oak® Bottomland® or OD Green)
Premium Camo upcharge ( Requires standard selection above)
Standard paint w/ no carpet, Rawhide interiorTrailer


Aluminum frame / galvanized cross-member trailer upgrade
Aluminum spare
Aluminum wheel upgrade
Front trailer step
Painted spare
Trailer brakes
Retractable trailer tie downsTrolling Motor


Minn Kota® Edge 70 45 inch
Minn Kota® Fortrex 80 45 inch
Minn Kota® Fortrex 80 US 45 inch
Minn Kota® MAX 70 BG 42 inch
Minn Kota® MAX 70 SC BG 42 inch
Minn Kota® Ultrex 80 / US2 / IP 45" BT
Motorguide® X3 45FW FB 45 inch 12V
Motorguide® X3 70FW FB 45 inch 24VTrailer Upgrade


Aluminum frame / galvanized crossmember trailer upgradeTrolling Motor Accesories


Freshwater TM plug / replace hardwire connector
Quick Release TM bracket (all MotorGuide® and non Minn Kota® AP/PD)
Recessed trolling motor pedal filler plate

Length 17ft 0in
Engine Power 60

TRAILER VIN 1L83A5LB2KA036563
MOTOR ID 1F60413LZ
INCLUDES 2 HUMMINBIRD ELECTRONICS, GARMIN WITH LIVESCOPE, BRAND NEW MINN KOTA 80 FORTREX, SPARE TIRE

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Payment calculations are just estimates. Rates and terms vary day to day. Not an agreement, informational purposes only. Contact dealer for current rates, terms, and payment plans, etc.

Advertised pricing excludes applicable taxes title and licensing and are subject to change without notice. Pricing may exclude any added parts, accessories or installation unless otherwise noted. Sale prices include all applicable offers. Not all options listed available on pre-owned models. Contact dealer for details.

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