2027 Ranger Boats RT178

RT178

w/ 60 ELPT FourStroke Mercury®

Boat, Motor, & Trailer

Brilliant pedigree with matching performance

The Ranger® RT178 represents the perfect blend of value, features, and performance. It enjoys the same build processes as our larger aluminum models, but in a size that will fit in your budget – and your garage. And with the optional Ranger Cup packages, you’ll get the latest technology in electronics and trolling motors rigged right at the factory—with a nice price savings, too.

The RT178 boasts an 8-foot port rod locker, a recessed trolling motor foot pedal, three tackle-specific storages and an oversized center storage box. The ultra-wide deck and cockpit deliver stability from bow to stern and plenty of room for multiple anglers. The .100” hull is filled to the brim with our signature sound-deadening foam flotation for a noticeably smooth and solid feel at all speeds and in all environments. The carpet is rugged all-weather marine-grade, as is the premium vinyl upholstery. A fully featured console houses electronics up to 12 inches, gauges, and a cantilevered design to maximize comfort and space. With so much loaded into its 17-foot, 8-inch frame, the RT178 boldly boasts a Brilliant Pedigree With Matching Performance.

Features May Include:

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

Custom Details

• Custom fitted marine upholstery- driver/passenger bucket seating w/ center fold down & two matching fishing seats
• High gloss metallic paint with custom Ranger® graphics
• Painted gunnel, hull side and bottom
• Choice of colors: white, crystal red, charcoal metallic, midnight blue, carbon, fusion electra lime green, fusion electra blue
• Durable marine grade carpet
• Oversized tackle organizer storage boxes
• Remote drain plug
• Retractable rod strap

Electronics

• Deep Cycle trolling battery with tray
• 6-gauge trolling motor harness
• Minn Kota® Edge 70lb 45" 24V trolling motor
• Lowrance® Hook Reveal 7 Combo @ console
• 12V power outlet
• Dual Pro On-board charger 6A x 3 bank
• Automatic bilge pump
• Removable navigation lights

Safety/Comfort

• Broad Beam Stability™
• Built-in horn assembly
• Tie cleats (4)
• All aluminum floors & decks
• Passenger grab handles
• Lockable storage
• Upright, level flotation
• Lockable rod storage
• 1 1/2" strakes on bottom
• Foam-filled one-piece construction
• Stainless steel boarding ladder

Power/Performance

• Cranking battery with tie down
• Divided Livewell with timer
• Competition steering wheel
• Flush mounted remote throttle control
• No-feedback steering
• Power trim
• Prop (stainless standard at 115HP and up)
• Bow trim & navigation switches
• Custom fiberglass console w/ flush-mounted depthfinder, tach, speed, fuel, trim gauge & easy touch switching

Trailer Features

• Swing jack
• Swing-away tongue
• Custom Ranger Trail® directional aluminum wheels with spare
• Retractable trailer tie downs
• NMMA®/NATM certified
• Integrated load guides
• Waterproof lights

Motor Options

AVAILABLE MOTOR        

• Mercury®
• 20 ELPT FourStroke
• 60 ELPT FourStroke
• 25 ELPT FourStroke
• 75 ELPT FourStroke

Options

Console Graphs

• Lowrance® Eagle 7" console backmount - STD
• Standard console electronics delete (credit given)

Cover

• Custom Boat Cover - Black

Miscellaneous Features

• Boarding ladder (stainless steel) - STD

Packages

• Cup Package 1: Minn Kota® Ultrex 80lb/45" DSC 24V trolling motor w/ Garmin® 93sv at bow and console w/ GT36/GT8IHW transducer: Livescope w/ LVS34 transducer
• Cup Package 2: Lowrance® Ghost 47" 24V trolling motor w/ Lowrance® HDS Pro 9 at console with Active Imaging Pro 3-in-1 transducer: Lowrance® HDS Pro 9 at bow w/ built-in 83/200 kHz Active Target 2 transducer
• Cup Package 3: Minn Kota® Ultrex 80lb/45", DSC 24V trolling motor w/ Hummingbird® Xplore 9 at console w/ MSI transom transducer, Humminbird® Xplore 9 at bow w/ built-in MDI transducer

Seating

• Three across front deck pedestal seat bases

Trailer

• Single axle trailer w/Road Armor™, swing tongue, aluminum wheels and matching spare - STD

Trolling Motor Exchange* (see installation options below)

• Minn Kota® Edge 70lb / 45in / 24V - MK15 - STD
• Trolling Motor Delete (does not delete STD charger or trolling motor pre-rig)

Color Package

• Blackout Package w/ dark carbon decal & upholstery pkg (available with all base colors; N/A with Camo) - no charge (exchange)
• Camo color option w/ camo/black decal & upholstery pkg (TRUETIMER DRT, Conceal Brown, or Conceal Green) (incl. carpeted interior ONLY)
• Standard color package - STD

Battery & Battery Charger

• 24V TRACKER LITHIUM (2) WRM60 trolling batteries
• Dual Pro® on-board charger 6A x 3 bank - STD