(Provided by Ranger Boats)

D&R Sports Center Marine announces the addition of legendary Ranger Boats to the lineup of its Kalamazoo-based dealership. As an authorized Ranger dealer, D&R Sports Center will be the local home to some of the industry's most acclaimed models, including the award-winning Z500C Series of bass boats.

Owned by Randy VanDam, D&R Sports Center offers a variety of outdoor sporting gear, from fishing tackle, boats and electronics to firearms, archery gear and hunting accessories. Long known in western Michigan, northern Indiana and surrounding areas for its wealth of knowledgeable and professional staff and outstanding customer service, the dealership now offers a full line of Ranger and Ranger Aluminum freshwater boats in addition to its other new and previously owned marine inventory. Along with its dealership's factory-certified service facility and parts department, D&R Sports Center enables boaters and anglers to manage the full spectrum of boat ownership from a single, centralized location.

"It's great to have Ranger Boats back in our dealership and proud to align ourselves with such a legendary brand," D&R Sports Center Owner Randy VanDam said. "The brand's bass-fishing heritage and No. 1 position in the bass boat market make it a perfect fit for what we do here at D & Sports."

Serving the area since 1982, D&R Sports Center is located at 8178 West Main Street in Kalamazoo. Dealership hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. In addition to industry-leading Ranger boats, the dealership offers a full service department with factory-certified service technicians for all types of marine engines, as well as a certified sales department featuring Mercury Outboards. The dealership also features an extensive parts and accessories department, boat storage/winterization service and its own tournament series for area anglers.

For more information about D&R Sports Center and the newest Ranger Boats models, call (269) 372-2277 or go online to www.dandrsports.com.