1998 Ranger 518 DVS/200 Merc EFI

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Freedomfmlyfish
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1998 Ranger 518 DVS/200 Merc EFI

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1998 Ranger 518 DVS w/1998 Mercury EFI 2 stroke 774 hours. Compression is good, ranging from 117-120 on all cylinders.
Great hull and solid transom 19ft boat fits in garage.
-3 bank Charger-batteries were purchased a year ago
-Minn Kota 80lb Maxxum pro
-Lowrance HDS 8’s gen 2 at bow and console w/ structure and side scan transducer
-fuel injectors were professionally cleaned a few weeks ago. I have paperwork. Reeds were also checked and are good.
-remote drain plug
-boat buckles
-new LED trailer lights
-recessed trolling motor pedal
-custom made Metalogic folding boarding ladder
-tires have a lot of life left. Only a few years old
-trailers solid and in good shape. Was inspected last year and New leaf springs were installed, hub seals and fluid.
-new hydraulic trim seal installed 2 years ago.
-new sea star hydraulic seal glands installed a few months ago.
-new switch boxes
-stators less than 4 years old
-ECU was sent to Simon performance and tested a few weeks ago, it is good and fully functioning with no problems or damage. I have the paperwork.
-new temp sensor
-new air intake sensor
-new spark plugs
-new thermostats
-new high and low fuel pumps installed 2 years ago.
-comes with pedestal seat folding seat and cover
I have always done all yearly services, Garage kept.
Motor does have a beep coming from it that a professional mechanic has attempted to figure out to an extent. Compressions good, it’s getting spark, air and fuel. Motor starts and runs it just doesn’t get on pad and stays at about 1100 rpm’s when give throttle. Motor does run smooth while running. Also when shifting into neutral and giving it throttle it revs up and smoothly. Pretty sure when finding the issue it could be something small. There should be a lot of life left in the motor. Has always ran strong. Ive decided to not proceed forward with trying to figure it out at this time due to some health issues and a growing family. I have taken great care of this boat but it’s time to let her go. It was recommended to check all grounds and connections next along with a new throttle position sensor. Along with checking more sensors. No tears in the seats, carpets in good shape considering the year.
The 518 hull is a great hull, it’s fast enough, nimble, responsive, and stable with a great lay out. Many more pictures upon request as I was only able to load three. Reg is up to date. Pictures are from this last Sunday.
$9,000
916-753-573six Located in Elk Grov, Ca
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Re: 1998 Ranger 518 DVS/200 Merc EFI

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