Ranger 374V Opinions And Thoughts.

[webertime]

A guy down the street and who's a relative of a good friend has a 1988 Ranger 374V with a 150 Mercury XR4 Black Max for sale. $3500 obo.

This boat is basically showroom new, the cover is even included and still shiny. The boat has 3 new batteries, tires on the trailer fuel lines and impeller. Any thoughts on this hull/boat? Any things to look out for?

[J Francho]

Those old carb Mercs hate cold mornings. 300 series Rangers are GREAT boats. For that kind of money, check every function on the boat, get a comp. test and bill of health from a mechanic. Take it for a test drive.

[webertime]

My friend took it out and said it ran perfect. Assuming it all checks out is that a good price (I can probably get it much closer to 3K).

[Lund Explorer]

Great boat, with a so-so motor.  Price sounds decent for what you've described.

 

Definitely have the motor gone over.  As far as the boat goes, the only bad thing I remember about my 300 series was those darn shut off / recirculating valves.  The thin membrane would dry out and warp which would cause the water level to drop slowly.  And they were a real pain to get to. 

 

Post some pics if you pull the trigger on it.

[Crappiebasser]

They are great boats. The XR4 is an OK motor but has mentioned they don't like the cold. If it doesn't already have one, buy or build yourself a deck extension. At $3K it should be worth it if everything checks out.

[BuckMaxx]

I sold my 92 482v with 150 xr2 for $5500 and the guy never even tried to dicker with me. Can't go wrong with that boat for that price.

[Dwight Hottle]

At $3000 to $3500 you can't lose based on your description. 

[WIGuide]

Definitely a good buy. The 300 series Ranger hulls are great. I just sold my 86 320V (15'10") in very good shape for $4,000 so for $3500 if it's in the shape you say is a good buy. 

[webertime]

Got It! Picking it up Saturday a.m.

[tcbass]

Got It! Picking it up Saturday a.m.

 

 

 

Enjoy!