Buying a new boat need some feedback

[motoman883]

Im looking at either a Lowe Stinger 175 or a Ranger RT 178 C. both brand new off the show room floor. Both are very similar, the ranger has the fiberglass console but the lowe is a little wider and as I understand it both were designed by the same guy. Anyone have any opinion or review on either?

 

[ThomW]

Both are nice boats. For me it would probably come down to what they are coming with--size of motor, thrust of trolling motor, fish finder, etc---and their prices compared to each other. I actually think the ranger might be wider. I think the ranger has a 92' beam and the Lowe is about 85"....not a huge difference either way.