Restoring 1977 Ranger 22ft Cuddy Cabin

[NB2]

Would welcome information on this boat. I have not been able to find much out about it. Built in Anaheim CA. in 1977, company has been out of business for years. Has Ford 351 engine with VP AQ 240 components and a VP 280 drive. Has a closed loop cooling system and sits on a 1970's TrailRite trailer.

 

[kcassells]

I had no luck finding out anything on the cuddy version.They do have a website...give them a call. http://www.rangerboats.com/staticPages/founder.cfm

 

[PatinIdaho]

Does it say General Marine on it anyplace. If so it's the Ranger model

 

[NB2]

Correct on the name plate, mine has that. I think the link from the other poster goes to the Ranger Bass boat site. A very popular and current production company. I will post some pics of my boat. I hope to have it in the water in a week or so. Right now I am replacing the brakes and lines on the trailer. Getting the old gas out of the tank. Also need to refinish the wood and install a 15 hp trolling motor. Took some vacation so I could concentrate on getting it done.

 

[PatinIdaho]

I searched a LOT and never found much at all.
Mine was a 18f tri hull.
Check your PMS I'm in Idaho also!

 

[PatinIdaho]

Kinda odd that they would name 2 Totally different style boats the same model. This one is a 1979 Ranger with a Volvo Penta AQ225D/280

 

[NB2]

Thanks for the picture, yes, hard to find anything out about the brand let alone the model. I now have the new brakes and lines mounted on the trailer. Installed some new bearings and seals at the same time. As with most projects it takes much longer than first planned, rust, chasing parts, etc. I have not made my week to the water goal:grumpy:.

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Perhaps the brand is Ranger but they were subcontracted out the actual production to General Marine Co. like the Tracker outboards made by Mercury.

Goggleing Ranger General Marine Company Boats led me to this one listed as a Ranger by Cobia Looks kinda like yours to me.

Good looking boat btw hopefully you get her wet before the end of the year.

 

[TruckDrivingFool]

Looking more I guess not it looks smaller It's just the slope on the bow top and windshield that looks like yours