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Early Ranger industry innovations included: the use of heavy, 6-gauge wiring for more efficient trolling motor operation; the first to use fiberglass seat components for greater durability; first to develop and use matching fiberglass trailer fenders; first to use a computerized spin balancing and laser axle alignment machine on trailers; first to introduce disc brakes on trailers; introduced resin transfer molding for boat parts; first to use environmentally friendly zero ozone depletion flotation foam; first to feature newly designed hydraulic steering as standard equipment on models equipped with V6 engines; first to use closed cavity bag molding. Early on, Ranger also led the way to new U.S. Coast Guard flotation standards with the use of additional safety foam flotation material. Ranger also patented the aerated livewell for keeping fish alive for release following a tournament. Catch and live release, enabled by the aerated livewell from Ranger, has been one of the industry's most obvious conservation efforts. Ranger also received the first-ever "Protected Design" hull copyright registration from the U.S. Government. Over time, the Ranger legacy of innovative leadership has been marked by numerous other firsts including… patented pultruded transoms and pultruded fiberglass parts, oil bath COOL® hubs for trailers, high performance integrated engine setbacks, a patented center swing trailer jack, exclusive Rite-Track Keel®, Dri-Latch™ compartment locking system, solid state digital switching, SRS Soft Ride Seating®, and our tough-as-nails, Road Armor Equipped® trailer finish.

Ranger discovered very early that most boats spend more time on their trailers than in the water. Experience also proved that ill-fitting boat trailers actually damage a boat's hull and running surfaces over time. For that reason, Ranger builds their own custom boat trailers…RangerTrail® trailers…each precisely fitted to protect the hull they are carrying and are matched to that boat in color and styling.

During the mid-1970's, Ranger also began building boats for walleye, salmon, and musky anglers. Traditionally an arena populated by aluminum boats, the Ranger Fisherman Series has become the boat of choice with knowledgeable, big-water anglers. A premium line of Saltwater flats, bay and intracoastal boats are also among the well-established and strongly recognized products available.

Today, Ranger is home to approximately 850 employees. The atmosphere that Forrest and Nina cultivated early on has resulted in an environment that not only enjoys the experienced advantage of a long-time workforce, but also consistently draws a fresh field of extremely talented craftsmen. To that end, Ranger enjoys the benefits of sharing its workdays with genuine friends that carry the same uncompromising commitment to quality, performance and lasting peace of mind. It's a passion for exceeding expectations while building dreams for its family of owners and friends that continues to be the driving force of the Ranger legacy.

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With a history that parallels the launch of an entire industry, Ranger has been called 'a way of life' and 'legendary brand' continually obsessed with reflecting the wants and needs of anglers. From a humble start of only 6 boats that first year, Ranger has grown into an internationally known household name. It's the boat of choice for NASCAR, Chevy Trucks, Cabela's, the Wal-Mart FLW Tour and countless other tournament trails and leading organizations around the world. Listening closely to others and sharing a strong 'family' connection with owners, Ranger is noted for its exceptional quality, performance, innovation and customer service. It's a philosophy forever ingrained into the very fabric of those who've come to call Ranger 'home' and with literally thousands of years of combined tenure, these skilled craftsmen daily shape and polish the dreams that others pass from generation to generation as honored members of the family.