The 2026 Ranger RT178 is a 17-foot 10-inch aluminum runabout built for shallow-water fishing and recreational cruising. It's powered by a 60-horsepower Mercury 4-stroke engine mounted on a 20-inch shaft. The boat carries a maximum of four persons and has a fuel capacity of 22 gallons, with a hull thickness of 0.100 inches and a bottom width of 64 inches. It's rated for a maximum recommended horsepower of 75 hp.
The boat weighs approximately 1,210 pounds and comes equipped with a trailer rated at 2,720 pounds GVWR. The rod box on the port side measures 8 feet long, making it practical for anglers. Overall dimensions on the trailer with motor down are approximately 23 feet 3 inches in length and 95 inches wide.
Length
17.83 FT
Material
Aluminum
Engines
1
Fuel
Gasoline