Sup guys,  I am researching new boats for next season. I live near Springfield mass and was looking to buy a Ranger RT178 from Cabelas, but it’s too big for my garage. My only other option that I could afford that will fit in my garage is a Tracker Pro 170 from Cabelas. I’d really like to not buy a Tracker for many reasons. 
 

Looking to buy 1700 Ridge 

I’m looking into Crestliners, but can’t find a large dealer around to buy from. I’m also worried about having to bring the boat back to the dealer if there’s any issues with the boat. I don’t want to drive two far if that were to happen. 
 

I’ve searched around for Crestliner dealers and everyone up here focuses on pontoon boats. Looking for a reputable Crestliner dealer in the NorthEast. If anyone has had anyone they have used in the New England area that would be great. 
 

Cheers,

Nick

3 minutes ago, Jonald said:

but it’s too big for my garage

At least you checked ahead of time.  I'm sure plenty of boat buyers made the mistake of buying a boat before they checked the size of their garage, only to find out it didn't fit.

3 minutes ago, gimruis said:

At least you checked ahead of time.  I'm sure plenty of boat buyers made the mistake of buying a boat before they checked the size of their garage, only to find out it didn't fit.

Ya it was quite the bummer, about a foot short. I don’t really want to angle it in there. 

1 hour ago, gimruis said:

At least you checked ahead of time.  I'm sure plenty of boat buyers made the mistake of buying a boat before they checked the size of their garage, only to find out it didn't fit.

If that ain’t the truth. I must have measured my garage 3 times and the boat even more before I bought it. 

Did you check on a swing tongue trailer? The other option is putting the boat in the garage at a angle, takes up more room but it will fit into 19’.

Tom

3 hours ago, WRB said:

Did you check on a swing tongue trailer? The other option is putting the boat in the garage at a angle, takes up more room but it will fit into 19’.

Tom

I will have to measure the width of garage to the boat width. I wanted to fit more in my garage than just the boat lol. Says 21.5 feet with swing tongue. Also looking to put a 75 hp so it might be longer than what’s listed below  

3 hours ago, WRB said:

Did you check on a swing tongue trailer? The other option is putting the boat in the garage at a angle, takes up more room but it will fit into 19’.

Tom

 

I had to do both with my boat but the advantages of having the boat inside outweigh the effort. 

Why the jack (setback) plate?

My 2005 Triton TR175, 17’6” bass boat w/115 Optimax and swing tongue trailer fit straight back in the 19’6” garage door down.

Excellent boat by the way, stored 8’ swimbait rods and 15 other combos.

Tom