Steve's 2011 Ranger Boat is sold, but you can buy his 2012 rig at the end of the season and save about 25 percent compared to buying a new rig! Steve runs a fully-loaded 619 Fishereman model which measures 19 feet 6 inches.
As a member of the promotional staffs of Ranger Boats, Mercury Outboards, Humminbird and Minn Kota, Steve Heiting buys and sells a completely-new boat rig every year. His boats are garage-kept when not on the water and he is meticulous about their maintenance. At the end of the season, Steve sells the rig for what he’s paid for it.
Steve is an avid hunter and sells his boats on or about November 1 each season. Depending on his schedule, you may be able to buy the boat a couple weeks earlier. By doing so, you still have time to fish from your new rig this season.
2. How many hours will be on the outboards?
Steve’s boats are equipped with a Mercury SmartCraft Gauge, which documents the number of hours on the main outboard. Typically, his main outboard will have 70-80 hours when he’s done fishing for the year. The kicker is used for boat control in big wind and will typically have fewer than 20 hours on it.
3. Do warranties transfer?
Yes, all remaining warranties will transfer to the new buyer. Steve always participates in Mercury’s Five-And-Drive warranty program, buying an extended warranty for the main outboard. This means the main outboard will have four remaining years of full warranty. The kicker will have two years remaining.
4. In what condition will the boat be when Steve sells it?
Steve guarantees that everything will be in good, working order and that any scratches in the boat’s hull above the waterline will be fixed at his expense. Ranger carpeting is extremely high quality and does not stain. Steve does not fish tournaments so this boat will not have been stressed by excessive speeds in heavy winds.
5. I see it’s a single console, but my wife wants a second console. Can the boat be converted to a dual console?
Yes. Ranger’s modular design allows any single-console boat to be converted to a dual console. Any Ranger dealer can arrange for this.
The second console is constructed at Ranger’s factory and the dealer will install it. (The boat does not need to be sent to Ranger.) The installation is seamless and the boat will look as if it was originally built with two consoles. If you want, Steve can arrange for this to be done before delivery. Adding the second console is at the expense of the buyer.
6. What features and options are included with this boat?
Here is the list of features and options:
• Hamby keel protector • Gas spring lid assists on all lids • 4 batteries • On-board 4-bank charger • Removable rear casting deck • Anchor reins (front and back) • Two bilge pumps • Extended stainless side handrails • Retractable rod straps • Custom Ranger deluxe cover • Motor toter • Keyless ignition and touchpad controls • Trolling motor plug-in • Pop-up boat cleats • Vertical windshield • Padded front deck • Operator and passenger seats set slightly farther back • Three seats • Stand-up pedestal w/butt seat
RangerTrail FF5000 Trailer
• Ranger Road Armor coating on metal frame • Hydraulic surge disk brakes • Swing-away tongue
2012 Mercury 225 hp Pro XS
• Stainless steel propeller • Extended warranty
2012 Mercury 9.9 hp Pro Kicker
• Trim & tilt • Mounted Port side
Electronics
• Minn Kota Terrova 101-pound thrust with I-Pilot and Universal Sonar, 60-inch shaft
• Humminbird 998c on console with GPS, Side Imaging, and two transducers, on RAM Mount
• Humminbird 788ci on bow with GPS, on RAM Mount (Both Humminbirds are linked via Ethernet, which allows instant sharing of waypoints.)
7. I’ve had a different brand of electronics and my waypoints are saved in that brand’s format. Can my waypoints be converted to Humminbird’s GPS system?
Yes, easily. Humminbird offers Humminbird PC on its website and any competing brand’s waypoints can be converted. In fact, Steve’s waypoints were the first ever converted by Humminbird and they were dead-on accurate.
8. Is there anything regarding the sale of the boat that is not included in the price?
You are responsible for any applicable sales taxes and any warranty transfer fees.
9. Will Steve deliver the boat?
Yes, within Wisconsin. Otherwise, arrangements can be made for mileage expense or to meet Steve at a predetermined point.
10. I’m in. How do I buy this boat?
A 10-percent down payment is required to hold Steve’s boat with the balance due in the form of a cashier’s check or money order at the time of delivery.
