2002 ranger boat 175vs or 2009 tracker v17sc

[1madcrappies]

Just looking for a second a pinion going for my first boat I have a friend that letting go his 2002 ranger 175 for 10k I know is an old boat but I find it hard to find a use ranger boat now and days in g.t.a area been looking but for 3k more I seen a 2009 tracker v17 sc deep.v 7 year newer then the ranger just want to know what you guys think go with new or old and why? An ya there a 130 Yamaha on ranger and 115 mercury on tracker

[Whopper Stopper]

Good luck in your decision, but I am a Ranger guy.

             WS

[Possum]

Ranger:  1) you already know the boat and the seller.  would he sell a friend a broken boat?  2)  Ranger far superior construction since achieving a mass market price point was not a design factor  3)  Yamaha motors are BULLETPROOF.  4) Save the 3K for other rigging you'll want to add

[mdrobny]

as stated-rangers are quality boats!  no disrespect to trackers,a good boat too,but as you see rangers hold their value.
good luck in your choice and many great seasons in your vessel.

[esox_magnum]

Get the Ranger and run as fast as you can AWAY from the Tracker

[Raquettedacker]

Depends on what you are fishing for and the lakes you are fishing on.....

[MegaRam]

Ranger:  1) you already know the boat and the seller.  would he sell a friend a broken boat?  2)  Ranger far superior construction since achieving a mass market price point was not a design factor  3)  Yamaha motors are BULLETPROOF.  4) Save the 3K for other rigging you'll want to add

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[anglure]

Depends on what you are fishing for and the lakes you are fishing on.....

   or rivers ect.... boats r made 4 specific types of use.  a deep v compared to a bass boat handles very differently in rough water . big chop , white caps make it a bouncy slammin ride 4 the ranger whereas a deep v is made to handle those conditions much better. like raquetdacker said , what type of water will you spend MOST of your boatin time on ?  as 4 the motors, bottom line is always r they sufficient power for each said boat. in this case, it would seem so. hope this helps u to have a great 1st season on the water....tight lines

[Rebelss]

Boy, that's kind of a no-brainer...

[Bigbassmon]

I had two Rangers, a 185vs and a 522 and I myself would say Ranger all the way. But.... If you are fishing a lot of uncharted waters, or areas you are not familiar with, and a first time owner, aluminum might be a better way to for first. Up to your confidence and ability, but you will never be sorry with a Ranger. Well built, and with proper care, will last you a lifetime.