2024 Ranger RT198P

This 2024 Ranger RT198P is an 18.8-foot aluminum runabout built for fishing. The boat features a pad-bottom hull with an offset transom, designed to enhance performance and handling while accommodating dual Power-Poles with a jackplate. A reinforced keel adds structural strength and rigidity. Twin Mercury 150-horsepower engines power the boat.

The front deck is wide and open, built to support anglers and stow gear. A fiberglass bow panel with flush-mounted electronics up to 9 inches sits at an angled position for easy viewing. Rod storage includes a port side box that holds rods up to 7 feet and a center locker accommodating rods up to 8 feet 6 inches. An insulated cooler sits forward of the console next to a lockable storage box, both with foam-lined lids. The cockpit has twin footboards and a storage step leading to the front deck.

The fuel tank is mounted beneath the seat structure, opening up bilge space for pumps, props, and batteries. Rear deck boxes provide additional gear storage. Throughout the design, attention has been paid to maximizing usable space and maintaining the wide profile that supports stability on the water.