:-? Have any of you guys ever ridden in a 394 Ranger and a 482?  I was just wonder what the hull difference makes in the handling and ride characteristics?  Any one know of any problems with the 394?  Thanks for your time, SMIB  

:'( Whoops!!  It's a 392 not a 394--SMIB

If you're looking for a great fishing platform, Ranger makes it.  If you're looking for a great handling boat with a good ride especially in rough water I'd suggest looking to other brands like Champion, Triton, Stratos or Charger.

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I can atest for the Champion ride, it is really awesome.  They really take turns great and it handles rough water great.

Smib- The differance is the hulls, one is a "3" series, the other a "4" series. You can check the Ranger website for that info.

But you can't beat a Ranger, I owned an "86 Ranger 373, which I sold 2 years ago and I'm sure it is still running strong. Take a look at any used boat website. You will find lots of older Rangers, but not as many of the other manufactures. That, I believe, speaks volumes about the reliability and longevity of a Ranger boat.  It's also said another way, "resale value".

IMO, go with the 482, its a newer boat and hull design, you won't be disappointed. JB