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Ranger 2510 Bay: 2020 Boat Buyers Guide

Step up your fishing game in a big bay boat with the 2510 Bay.
Ranger 2510 Bay running shot
LOA: 24’9″ | Beam: 8’6″ | Fuel Capacity: 97 gal. | Dry Weight: 3,600 lb. plus power | Max HP: 400 | Certifications: NMMA Ranger Boats

Spanning more than 50 years, Ranger Boats has crafted an extensive lineup of fiberglass and aluminum saltwater and freshwater boats, plus fishing and cruising pontoons.

Each new boat fills a specific niche, while classics are continually tweaked. Ranger-pioneered innovations are now industry standards. It famously led the way toward new US Coast Guard flotation standards, through its addition of safety-foam flotation material. Ranger also patented the aerated livewell, which keeps fish frisky for post-tournament release.

Ranger’s fiberglass boats have a patented pultruded fiberglass transom, fiberglass knee braces, and a fiberglass stringer system that dampens engine and rough-water vibration, optimizing its stable ride.

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Ranger 2510 Bay helm
Dual circulation pumps plus a recirculation pump are at the heart of one of the best livewells afloat. Ranger Boats

Ranger 2510 Bay

Ready to step up your fishing game in a big bay boat? The redesigned 2510 Bay Ranger will take you there.

The 2510 is already famous for its soft ride and Carolina flare, reverse chines, easy-access head compartment with a large, shock-supported door, diamond nonskid surface, and raw-water and freshwater washdowns. Lockable rod storage with rod organizers are included in port side and accomodate rods up to 9’.

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A 40 gallon recirculated livewell with 2200gph aerated flow, a handy crustacean well aft and a 26-gallon forward livewell give plenty of bait-keeping options. A 210-quart insulated fish box with a large drain can -alternately supply dry storage.

Now the 2510 comes refreshed, with deft touches including a larger back deck that drains water from the rear deck box channels. The bow cooler/livewell latch is now stainless steel, and the console door’s larger gas shock eliminates slamming in rough seas.

A massive fuel tank and -horsepower-rating boost to 400 means you can go far and get there fast. Fold-down aft seatstuck away quickly at fishing time. Gunwales and transom rod holders total eight—more than most offshore and inshore survey respondents say they need.

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A larger hydraulic jack plate, trim tabs and a Ranger Trail trailer are standard; hardtop, second station, shallow-water anchors, trolling motor, bow cushions, backrests and handrails are optional.

Survey Says: On Target

⋅Upright, level flotation tops US Coast Guard specifications

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⋅Livewells exceed expectations

⋅Raw-water and freshwater washdowns come standard

Owners Say

⋅Perfect for not only saltwater fishing, but bass fishing too

⋅Wide-open flat casting deck fore and aft

⋅Fishability, room and stability

Brand Says

⋅Wide-open layout and organized storage everywhere

⋅Big-water capability throughout

More Info: rangerboats.com

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