Ranger RT 178 Questions

[lt21football]

Hey guys, so i finally pulled the trigger on a new Ranger RT 178 aluminum series.  If anyone has one, what are their thoughts on them, and what motor/mph do you get?

I live in PA so with all of the horsepower restrictions, I had to go with a Merc 20hp.  I'm aware this is going to be pretty well under powered, but does anyone hae a 20hp on theirs?  How is the performance?

Thanks in advance, guys.

[Captsteve]

Move south, way south

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[coldfront]

bought my RT 178 in June 2013.  Loved it then; love it more now.  Used it HARD...

powered it with a 75 Merc Opti.  wanted more...

very stable boat.  floats great even when you leave out the drain plug.  Livewell is awesome...
only 'wants' I had/have with this boat:
1. plate it for a 90, for Pete's Sake!
2. need just a little more room in the back so I could run a 36v Trolling motor.  would be really handy when the river is running heavy...

[spencerinstl]

I bought a 2017 RT178 last year with a 25hp motor because of 2 lakes in my area that have a 25hp restriction.  By my self I get about 20 mph.