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2025 Ranger Boats Z185

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Year2025

MakeRanger Boats

ModelZ185

Product Features

Description

Fits Your Budget...And Your Garage

The Ranger® Z185 represents the perfect blend of economy and performance. At 18 feet, 8 inches in length, the Z185 boasts an extra wide 93-inch beam for maximum storage, handling, comfort and stability. The time-tested hull is agile, smooth, and solid while the interior strikes a perfect balance of convenience and efficiency. Dual rod boxes with gas-spring assists, triple-lip seals and deep drain channels keep your gear dry and accessible. Up front, a recessed trolling motor pedal, flush-mounted electronics and a Minn Kota® trolling motor let you focus on the fish and the timed, divided and aerated tournament-size livewell is designed to keep your catch lively all day long. Our exclusive Rite-Track Keel® delivers maximum confidence at any speed while hydraulic steering delivers solid all-around handling. Compact in size and big on performance, the Ranger Z185 boasts big-league construction with a legendary pedigree.

Specifications

Length: 18 ft. 8 in.
Beam: 93 in.
Max. Recommended HP: 175 HP
Engine Shaft Length: 20 in.
Inside Depth: 20 in.
Fuel Capacity: 33 gal.
Livewell Capacity: 23 gal.
Total Person, Motor, Gear: 1265 lbs.
Approximate Boat Weight: 1575 lbs.
Rod Box Length - Port: 7 ft. 6 in.
Rod Box Length - Center: 8 ft.
Max. Person Capacity: 4 persons
Trailer GVWR: 3725 lbs.
Approximate Length On Trailer w/ Motor Down (May vary with engine model and set-back plate): 23 ft.
Approx Length On Trailer w/Motor Down/Swing Tongue Open (May vary with engine model/set-back plate): 20 ft. 10 in.
Width On Trailer: 101 in.

Key Features

Big on performance, Easy on your wallet
Rite-Track Keel® delivers maximum control
Legendary Ranger build quality
Custom-fitted premium marine upholstery Soft Ride Seating (SRS) bucket seats
Lockable storage compartments, dual rod boxes with gas spring lid assists
Tournament-size 23-gallon livewell

Custom Details

Carpeted rod storage w/ organizers
Ranger® tournament measuring board
Runnin' rod rack w/ retractable strap
Remote drain plug
Tool holders at bow and front deck step
Molded-in driver / passenger footrests
Gas spring lid assists
Integrated stainless steel cup holders

Electronics

Built to be Yours™ - Available with a wide array of custom-matched trolling motors, electronics, and accessories
Multi-function custom gauge package: speedometer, tachometer, fuel, trim, water pressure, temp & volt
Easy-touch analog switching
Keyed ignition
Heavy Duty 6-gauge trolling motor wiring harness w/ 60A breaker
Courtesy light(s)
Integrated LED bow navigation lights & removable LED anchor light
12V DC power receptacle
Lowrance® Eagle 5 at console
On-Board Dual Pro® 6A x 3 Bank auto-detect lithium capable charger

Power/Performance

Minn Kota® Edge 70lb, 45" 24V trolling motor
AGM Starting battery w/ tray
One-Piece-Feel Interloc Construction
Pultruded Fiberglass Transom
Integrated engine setback
Hydraulic steering
Recirculating aerated livewell w/ removable divider
Recessed trolling motor foot pedal
High performance stainless steel prop
Flush-mounted remote throttle control
Foam-filled fiberglass stringer system
High performance steering wheel

Safety/Comfort

Custom-fitted premium marine upholstery (2) Soft Ride Seating (SRS) bucket seats, (1) bike seat with Pro Pole, (1) SRS fold-down with power pedestal
Upright Level Flotation exceeding all USCG & NMMA standards
Fire extinguisher & horn
Stainless steel seat bases
Manual bilge pump
Passenger assist grab handles
Boarding ladder
Tinted windshield(s)

Trailer Features

Ranger® Boats Road Armor Equipped® trailer protectant coating
15" Machined/painted Raptor wheels w/ matching spare
Ranger Trail® Vault® Hub lubrication system
Hydraulic surge disc brakes
Swing-away tongue
Integrated center-swing jack finished in black powdercoat
Stainless steel fenders w/ step pads
Stainless steel ratcheting tie-downs
LED lighting
LED back-up lights
NMMA®/NATM certified

Console Electronics

Garmin® ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv w/GT36UHD & GT8HW-IH console
Garmin® ECHOMAP Ultra 2 106sv w/GT-36UHD & GT8HW-IH console
Humminbird® HELIX 9 MSI+ GPS G4N console
Humminbird® HELIX 10 MSI+ GPS G4N console
Humminbird® SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA Si+ G3 console
Lowrance® Eagle 5 console - STD
Lowrance® Eagle 7 console
Lowrance® Elite FS™ 9 w/ Active Imaging™ HD console
Lowrance® HDS PRO 9 w/ Active Imaging™ HD console
Lowrance® HDS PRO 12 w/ Active Imaging™ HD console
Remove standard console electronics (credit given)

Bow Electronics

Garmin® ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv bow
Garmin® ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv w/ LiveScope Plus bow
Garmin® ECHOMAP Ultra 2 106sv bow
Garmin® ECHOMAP Ultra 2 106sv w/ LiveScope Plus bow
Garmin® ECHOMAP Ultra 2 126sv bow
Garmin® ECHOMAP Ultra 2 126sv w/ Livescope Plus bow
Humminbird® HELIX 9 MSI+ GPS G4N bow
Humminbird® HELIX 10 MDI GPS G4N bow
Humminbird® HELIX 10 MSI+ GPS G4N bow
Humminbird® HELIX 12 MDI GPS G4N bow
Humminbird® HELIX 12 MSI+ GPS G4N bow
Humminbird® SOLIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ G3 bow
Humminbird® SOLIX 12 CHIRP MEGA Si+ G3 bow
Lowrance® Eagle 5 bow
Lowrance® Eagle 7 bow
Lowrance® Elite FS 9 bow
Lowrance® ELITE FS 9 w/ Active Target transducer bow
Lowrance® HDS PRO 10 bow
Lowrance® HDS PRO 10 w/ Active Target 2 bow
Lowrance® HDS PRO 12 bow
Lowrance® HDS PRO 12 w/ Active Target 2 transducer bow

Trolling Motors

Garmin® Force 50" / 24V
Lowrance® Ghost 47" / 24V
Minn Kota® Edge 70lb / FP - 45" / 24V - STD
Minn Kota® Fortrex 80lb / 45" / DSC / 24V
Minn Kota® Maxxum 70lb / 42" / 24V
Minn Kota® Ultrex 80lb / 45" / DSC / 24V
Minn Kota® Ultrex 80lb / 45" / MDI / 24V
Trolling motor backout / 24V pre-rig (credit given)

Battery Charger

Dual Pro® on-board charger 6A x 3 bank - STD
Dual Pro® on-board charger 15A x 3 bank - lithium capable

Color

Custom color package (includes waterline stripe)
Pro Team decal package - STD
Standard with black decals
Standard with silver decals

Covers & Tops

Deluxe boat cover raised (motor hood not included)
Engine hood cover - main engine

Keel Protectors

Hamby's 6' Keel Protector / Black

Lights

LED light package - compartment, cockpit and livewell

Miscellaneous Features

Port console
Transom saver

Plumbing

Remote drain plug - STD
Venturi aeration system - STD
Auto bilge pump

Seats, Poles, & Bases

Bike Seat (replaces fold-down)
Fold-down seat exchange (bike seat to fold down)

Setback Plate

LED gauge for TH Marine hydraulic setback plate
Manual setback plate
TH Marine Atlas Hydraulic setback plate (must order additional trim lever)

Battery

AGM cranking battery - STD
Battery holder only for trolling motor batteries (2) - standard with 24V trolling motor
Battery w/ holder / trolling motor (2)

Steering, Trim & Throttle