Great review! It was awesome getting to meet you in person!
@justinmartin439
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the walkthrough, the boat is attractive for sure. Got me rethinking my next boat
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
👍 glad you liked the video, I will have another one soon, where I go into storage and battery compartment area
@TonyLain
2 ай бұрын
Great review! Thank you.
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it. It art 2 soon…hopefully 😃
@beavisbrowne3497
2 ай бұрын
My goodness I'd Love to have that baby!!! Excited to see further videos!
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
It’s a GREAT boat, will try and get that out soon
@gewglesux
10 күн бұрын
Finally a Ranger!!!
@adrianalvarado7407
2 ай бұрын
Congrats. I'm in the northwest, I love aluminium boats
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Me too, Certainly good for any geographical location!
@BassBoat4Sale
2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to see this one in person and riding around in it....soon!
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
It has a very nice ride!
@douglasspickler4925
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, James. I still have my 2014 Z521C. If I ever sell it, the 208 Alpha would be a boat I would consider. I appreciate your video showing the boat.
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Oh I LOVE the “C” Ranger models 💪🏼 yup the boat has to be experienced! So nice!
@Mark-pf4fu
2 ай бұрын
I love the upgrades
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@markshopene3125
2 ай бұрын
That Ranger looks awesome
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Thanks bro! It’s got looks and performance
@joshuajadolon3591
2 ай бұрын
I like how straightforward it is. It is a pure fishing machine and the features reflect it.
@davidgerdes1815
2 ай бұрын
70 lb trolling motor and 7” fish finder are a joke!
@stonehorn4641
2 ай бұрын
@@davidgerdes181570lb trolling motor is more than enough for that boat. Nobody uses the shit chartplotters that come with boats, we all replace them. But also. He has a 12” on front; not a 7”.
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
For sure, wonderful fishing platform
@adamportner8102
Ай бұрын
@stonehorn4641 agree to a point but don't waist my money on something I will not use just offer me an upgrade and subtract the cheaper units price from it.
@georgedragojlovic4832
2 ай бұрын
Great looking boat. Hope the welds don't split like they've been known to.
@sonofafisherman743
2 ай бұрын
Nice boat James great review 👍
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Prime_Operon_Outdoors
2 ай бұрын
Love that aluminum Ranger. That's a boat I could buy. Aluminum=MegaDurable
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
It’s a wonderful boat and really shines in the water
@mattwebb3192
2 ай бұрын
Been fortunate enough to fish outta this boat…. It is slick!!!
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Thanks bro!
@DatGuy960
2 ай бұрын
Glad they listened and went to rocker switches, eliminating that touch screen mess. Can't wait until end of the year assessment, especially concerning the transom and all that weight back there.
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
The Ride system has a touch screen just like the Ranger 520 and have loved having them
@traviswyattfishing3287
2 ай бұрын
I’d be interested to see what the insides of the compartments look like as well as the back battery compartment and livewells. Looks like an awesome rig!
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Appreciate the feedback! Yes stay tuned it’s coming as soon as I can knock that out
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
Ай бұрын
Here is the video where I show inside and compartment layout: kzitem.info/news/bejne/t2-huoyviHt_nqAsi=m-GYoqXWRhiWrbfo
@DHW448
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have the 198 and its been a great boat. I have been looking at this one online and I'm impressed. How many rods does it hold? Good luck and catch some biggens so I can see you on tv.
@adamportner8102
Ай бұрын
On the surface it looks nice but my question is how are the stringers made? What material is used? What gauge aluminum is used? This just is very basic info. The layout is nice. Seats and consoles look nice. The access hatch in the looks small though. If the side boxes are not going all the way back why didn't they make the rear deck lid longer for easier access? Also curious if a passenger console is an option. Plus my only problem with all Johnny Morris owned brands is you are stuck with only a mercury. Good engine but I'm really a Suzuki fan. Plus is it an option to get Garmin electronics if wanted?
@kipbodkin8338
2 ай бұрын
That thing looks legit
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Thanks, She is a sweet rig for sure
@willperryman4559
2 ай бұрын
That’s an outstanding aluminum Ranger,which I have not seen in person but my brother has the Ranger Z520R fiberglass and your 208 Alpha matches and it’s hard to tell the difference 😮🤷🏻♂️👍😎👍🍀🎣🍀 Best Of Success in the Opens James, and I have met Forrest Woods at a couple of The Forrest Wood Cup and I am glad to see Ranger is still creating a Great Aluminum Model and I hope they continue the tradition of quality we all enjoy and expect from Ranger💯👏👏👏
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
For sure, Thanks for kind words and leaving a comment
@fueyang3391
2 ай бұрын
Now hurry and get the on the water experience video uploaded! 😅 Nice boat!
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Thanks…Yes, it’s next on the list!
@adrianalvarado7407
2 ай бұрын
I always like storage layout and how one stores his gear
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
That’s for sure coming in the next video., appreciate the feedback
@jimsmith5939
2 ай бұрын
I would go with the Gator Trax Strike Series !!
@smokehousebrown7913
2 ай бұрын
3/16 thick hull, Gator Trax for life.
@DatGuy960
2 ай бұрын
Gator Trax is way more expensive e but definitely worth every penny. I have a Ranger now but would give it up, immediately, for a Gator Trax!
@user-sh2mk8ew4c
2 ай бұрын
I would too if I had the $$$. I guarantee you easier to get financing for a Ranger.
@adamportner8102
Ай бұрын
This is why. kzitem.info/news/bejne/pp6Kt4isq6thm3osi=DxCTuOLvojF5ibGF
@cleveland2langleyrd
Ай бұрын
I believe that. Gator trax have the toughest boats. But damn 90,000 for aluminum strike series. But at same time rolls royce cars aren't worth 300,000 but ppl buy them. So get your money gator trax it's life
@Twangtown7
2 ай бұрын
My gosh, aluminum boats are same price as glass boats were 5 years ago.
@jawjerker26
2 ай бұрын
I would have to work another full time job to afford either one. Then another to buy the fuel, at that point there wouldn't be time for me to even sleep so forget about fishing.
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Boats have definitely improved over the years
@robertmccorkle9656
2 ай бұрын
How much does the aluminum boat weigh compared to a 20 ft Ranger fiberglass boat? How much does the trailer weigh compared to a Ranger steel trailer? One last question. How much did you save on fuel cost while fishing and while towing?
@matthewfort3740
2 ай бұрын
I wonder if Ranger Boat is going to have the same problem of cracking the hull as vexus has?
@theAZbassassin
Ай бұрын
Do these come with padded front decks?
@dcsnick1
2 ай бұрын
Great video. What’s the top speed?
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
I’ve had it to 67 mph on GPS
@RCSTILE
2 ай бұрын
When he's down with the customizing this reasonably priced aluminum boat is going to cost upwards of $80,000. That buys you a hand built to your specs Gator Trax
@jimt5683
2 ай бұрын
Oh hell na What a last name 😂😂😂😂
@UnLikeU
2 ай бұрын
Nice RIg... Man can you imagine if I had your last name? 🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆 I would be straight Famous..
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Thanks, it’s a super nice rig!
@hookfynn82
2 ай бұрын
any way to go 36v for the trolling motor set up? i see they advertise only 24v 🙁
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
I upgraded my trolling motor to a Power pole Move (36 volt)
@adamportner8102
Ай бұрын
It's stupid if you can't upgrade to a 36v right from ranger.
@mikeyID
2 ай бұрын
Looks really nice but I’ll stick to my Lund Pro V Bass 2075. Can’t go wrong. Proven fishing machine.
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Don’t pass up the chance to take a ride in to 208 Alpha if the opportunity presents itself
@adamportner8102
Ай бұрын
So far the only aluminum bassboat I'd buy is a gatortrax. That's why I asked about the stringers and thickness of aluminum. So far no major company in my opinion has strong long lasting quality except gatertrax and a few other smaller custom companies. No offense but Lund doesn't make the cut in the big boy department. Good if you're buying a 16 footer.
@mikeyID
Ай бұрын
@@adamportner8102 This new ranger aluminum boat is basically built by bass pro shops in the same factory. Talked to someone who works at the ranger factory. I’m still going to stick with Lund’s IPS hull. I’ve never heard of a transom damaged because of a 250hp motor on a Lund.
@adamportner8102
Ай бұрын
@@mikeyID watch the old video about extruded metal stringers by gatertrax it will open your eyes
First look is that it has the same issue that my Vexus has. If you have a partner that needs to sit so they fish in the back; The center box between the driver and passenger seats is to high. If you are not 6'8' it is very hard to get off the back deck into the floor of the boat.
@stonehorn4641
2 ай бұрын
Maybe if they are 80 years old. Otherwise they should have no trouble at all.
@estrick012
Ай бұрын
@@stonehorn4641 or you could be 40 and have a disability that limits your mobility.
@jamesbowden1660
2 ай бұрын
Where did you buy the boat
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
From Ranger direct
@joshuahaskins4573
2 ай бұрын
Xpress X21 still the king. Why would Ranger take 2’ out of the deck for a step? Put the step in the cockpit! Lol
@Lray4x4
Ай бұрын
Top speed?
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
Ай бұрын
68-69 mph on GPS tournament load
@Markisuncfan
2 ай бұрын
I knew you was about 3" taller than me ya wascal. LOL.
@stonehorn4641
2 ай бұрын
I would still buy an Xpress first if I wanted an aluminum boat. I had Ranger Fiberglass boats for decades, but switched to Skeeter when BPS bought them. BPS has the worst customer service Ive ever experienced.
@stacyhumphrey5146
2 ай бұрын
Engine
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
Mercury 250HP
@Twangtown7
2 ай бұрын
You can't do a walk-through and not open any compartments..
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
That’s coming in the next video
@Twangtown7
2 ай бұрын
@@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432 Ahh, gotcha
@cleveland2langleyrd
Ай бұрын
You know when ur sponsored and get boat free rather then have to pay urself. U dont know if wheels are upgraded
@davidegeland2380
2 ай бұрын
Gator Trax Strike Series is twice the boat this ranger is...125 vs 190...
@user-sh2mk8ew4c
2 ай бұрын
$190K?
@davidegeland2380
2 ай бұрын
@@user-sh2mk8ew4c 190 gauge aluminum
@davidegeland2380
Ай бұрын
@@user-sh2mk8ew4c 190 gauge aluminum
@sfevildick
Ай бұрын
.115” vs .190” thick aluminum I think they are referring to.
@davidegeland2380
Ай бұрын
@@user-sh2mk8ew4c yes .190 gauge
@smokinbutts2
2 ай бұрын
How does it ride compared to the 520R in rough water? I have a 520R.
@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432
2 ай бұрын
I had the 520 R last year, loved it, flagship boat of Ranger fiberglass. The 208 Aplha, Flagship of aluminum boats has raised the bar.
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