Tournament-Ready 2018 Ranger 521C — Loaded with Premium Electronics & Upgrades
A serious tournament angler's platform, this 2018 Ranger 521C is a 21-foot fiberglass bass boat powered by a Yamaha SHO 250hp outboard with 525 hours. Ranger's reputation for fit, finish, and resale value is well established in the bass boat world, and this example has been outfitted with an impressive suite of modern electronics and fishing technology that would cost thousands to replicate today.
The electronics package alone sets this boat apart: a brand-new Lowrance Ghost trolling motor paired with dual 12" Lowrance graphs and Lowrance Active Target live-sonar make this a fully capable tournament rig. The Ghost is Lowrance's flagship bow-mount trolling motor, known for its whisper-quiet brushless motor and seamless integration with Lowrance graph units — a combination that gives anglers precise boat control and real-time target imaging in a single ecosystem.
Power Poles provide instant shallow-water anchoring at the push of a button, a must-have for tournament anglers who need to hold position on a brush pile or dock without spooking fish. Crappie brakes and a Hot Foot throttle control round out the fishing-specific rigging. Three lithium batteries supply clean, consistent power to the demanding electronics suite — lithium chemistry delivers more usable capacity and faster recharge cycles than traditional AGM batteries, keeping everything running strong through a full day on the water.
KEY FEATURES:
- Brand-New Lowrance Ghost Trolling Motor + Dual 12" Lowrance Graphs + Active Target — The Ghost's brushless motor and native Lowrance integration deliver ultra-quiet, precise boat control with live-sonar imaging; buyers would pay a significant premium to add this package aftermarket.
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- Power Poles — Instant, silent shallow-water anchoring is a tournament staple; allows anglers to hold position on structure without dropping an anchor or disturbing the water.
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- 3 Lithium Batteries — Lithium battery banks provide superior power delivery and longevity for high-draw electronics packages, reducing weight and eliminating the voltage sag common with lead-acid batteries.
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POWER & DRIVE:
Yamaha SHO 250hp outboard | 525 engine hours | Outboard configuration
ELECTRONICS & UPGRADES:
- Brand-new Lowrance Ghost trolling motor
- (2) 12" Lowrance graph units
- Lowrance Active Target live-sonar
- Power Poles
- Crappie brakes
- Hot Foot throttle control
- (3) Lithium batteries
LOCATION: Bertrand, MO 63823