FLIPPIN, Ark.- Ranger
Boats, the nation's largest manufacturer of premium fiberglass fishing boats, announces
the launch of an all-new aluminum series of boats for the 2013 model year. A
state-of-the-art production facility, located adjacent to company headquarters
in Flippin, Ark., was unveiled earlier this week. The new operation includes
two series of boats, the fishing-specific Tournament Series and ultra-versatile
Apache Series. Both are scheduled to debut at dealerships and boat shows across
the country in January.
"We know there are a lot of anglers and boat buyers looking for a
premium-quality aluminum fishing boat at a great price," said Ranger Boats
President Randy Hopper. "And the new Tournament and Apache Series are
built precisely to those standards. We're proud of the best-in-class features
in our fiberglass platforms and instilled the same craftsmanship and attention
to detail in these aluminum designs."
The all-new Tournament Series will consist of three models, built with the same
Ranger DNA that's crafted a 45-year legacy for making the industry's best
fiberglass fishing boats. The RT 178 sports a 17-foot, 8-inch bass
configuration, while the RT 178C features a similar platform (17-foot, 8-inch)
focused more on crappie and multispecies angling, complete with multiple seat
locations and livewells. Rounding out the Tournament Series line is the RT188,
an 18-foot, 8-inch bass design rated for 115 horsepower. All three models are
built to exceed the needs of boat buyers in search of a durable, feature-laden,
mod-V aluminum boat.
"So many anglers enter the boating lifestyle by purchasing an aluminum
fishing boat," said Ranger Vice President of Sales Keith Daffron. "We're excited to offer these customers an
affordable, durable product paired with the Ranger name and the long list of
5-Star advantages that come with it."
In addition to the Tournament Series, the Ranger Apache Series will consist of
four ultra-versatile models designed to appeal to anglers and waterfowl hunters
alike. The Apache Series will include a 16-foot tiller model, 17- and 18-foot
side-console models and an 18-foot center-console model. Whether the focus is
on the spring spawn or the fall migration, Apache Series owners will benefit
from an intuitive, all-purpose interior layout and a bevy of special features
such as the durable, no-slip Rawhide interior surface and hand-painted camo
exteriors.
"We know that Ranger owners aren't just anglers, they are outdoor
enthusiasts serious about their time outdoors, who expect the best in their
equipment and gear," Hopper said. "The versatility in the new Apache
Series gives owners the freedom to take Ranger's legendary quality with them
year-round - whether they're pursuing fish or waterfowl - without sacrificing
features on either side."
Photographs and more information on the new Ranger Apache and Tournament Series
will be online soon. Customers are encouraged to visit www.rangeraluminum.com for updates.
About Ranger Boats
Headquartered in Flippin, Ark., Ranger Boats is the nation's largest
manufacturer of premium fiberglass fishing boats, which include series of bass,
multi-species, fish 'n play and saltwater boats. Founded in 1968 by Forrest L.
Wood, Ranger Boats continues its commitment to building the highest-quality,
strongest-performing boats on the water. For more information, go to
RangerBoats.com.
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