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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: TallBaldCypress]
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12/01/15 05:17 PM
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furim2
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Probably some pay out with the original deal that required them to hang around for that initial year. And, maybe a "no compete" I don't know if you've ever been to Flippin, but all those buildings ain't exactly "state of the art"
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: Tubby]
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12/01/15 06:17 PM
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joebass2
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I think the boating industry, especially the bass boat industry, may be in for a long rough patch....brought on perhaps by building a quality product that lasts a long time . For example, someone posted a 'new to me' Basscat in this section today that may be a late '90s or early 2000 model. With updated electronics and power poles (maybe), that boat will do anything a $60-$70k new boat will do. The hull designs haven't changed much in 20 years, and most everything that wears out can be replaced...carpet, seats, electronics, etc.... or updated. Except for a few that gotta have that new boat smell, I just don't see a new bass boat market large enough to support several profitable companies. Just my opinion.
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: furim2]
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12/01/15 06:30 PM
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TallBaldCypress
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Probably some pay out with the original deal that required them to hang around for that initial year. And, maybe a "no compete" Yup. And since they're in Arkansas they could probably enforce it. Unlike Texas.
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: Tubby]
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12/01/15 06:32 PM
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Insurance man
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I would expect with those guys leaving that they will soon be opening a new brand of boat and being a Ranger competitor. I would think with the knowledge and contacts that they have it would be no problem to have a new company up and running within a year. More competition is a good thing$
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: Tubby]
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12/01/15 06:36 PM
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Mark Perry
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The reality of it is no matter what happens it will not affect a single one of us from catching another fish. If for some reason Ranger were to ever go away which I highly doubt then there will still be boats. I would just find the one I liked and keep on trucking.
My only real concern in any of it is the employees. I truly hope they all stay employed and continue to build great boats. Lots of good people there at that plant that understand what good customer service is and they take pride in what they do. Its gotta be scary for them to go through the changes and especially here at Christmas. My thoughts and prayers are with those folks and I have faith things will continue to be good for all involved.
I don't see all the doom and gloom others may see in the changes. To me its business doing what business does. I have had my Ranger over 3 years now and honestly I have been treated exceptionally well the few times I had questions about my boat or when I have needed accessories. They are responsive, personable and have went out their way to make sure I got the part I wanted etc. They have followed up with emails and phone calls and every time I have spoke with them they go out of their way to tell you how much they appreciate your business. Really has made owning it even more enjoyable. When the time comes to replace it I will look at Ranger again for sure.
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: Tubby]
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12/01/15 08:25 PM
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Ken A.
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Looks like Johnny Morris is gonna own the world eventually. Him, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet.
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: Tubby]
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12/01/15 08:41 PM
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Reds Bass Guide on Sandlin
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Ranger has the best service of any company I deal with and Kistler rods. 2007 Z20 and when I call they answer every question and even email a pic of a part right then. Parts arrive quick, Just excellent. When and if I get another boat it will be a Ranger.
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: swalker9513]
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12/01/15 08:48 PM
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John175☮
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I have a hard time believing a brand as iconic as Ranger would disappear.
Pontiac Pontiac would be the equivalent of Stratos going away.
“Do not pray for easier lives. Pray to be stronger men.†-JFK
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: Tubby]
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12/01/15 09:09 PM
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T Bird
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May be the easiest way to eliminate your competition.....buy them and close them.
Okie by birth, Texan by choice. USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: joebass2]
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12/01/15 09:53 PM
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Kay Dyson
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I think the boating industry, especially the bass boat industry, may be in for a long rough patch....brought on perhaps by building a quality product that lasts a long time . For example, someone posted a 'new to me' Basscat in this section today that may be a late '90s or early 2000 model. With updated electronics and power poles (maybe), that boat will do anything a $60-$70k new boat will do. The hull designs haven't changed much in 20 years, and most everything that wears out can be replaced...carpet, seats, electronics, etc.... or updated. Except for a few that gotta have that new boat smell, I just don't see a new bass boat market large enough to support several profitable companies. Just my opinion. I kinda feel the same way Joe.. Unless I win one, I'm keeping Big Red a while longer, I'll repower, recover the seats, plop some new carpet down if need be and keep on trucking...I got better things to do with my money than get screwed for 60-80K+ intrest on a new boat regardless of who makes it...
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: WAWI]
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12/01/15 10:05 PM
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J R Trower
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Time will tell, it's not like we have a great dealer network in Texas anyway. In the northern part of the state you have one good dealer, DSM at fork. Other than that it is a disaster. . So you have been to Texas Boat World? You should give Cliff a call and tell him what he should change. He is always open to customer comments.
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: J R Trower]
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12/01/15 10:12 PM
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WAWI
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Time will tell, it's not like we have a great dealer network in Texas anyway. In the northern part of the state you have one good dealer, DSM at fork. Other than that it is a disaster. . So you have been to Texas Boat World? You should give Cliff a call and tell him what he should change. He is always open to customer comments. I consider that central Texasas I'm sure everybody else does,by the time I drive there I can be a fork to Dsm which is great. The other 2 up here stink.
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: Tubby]
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12/01/15 11:36 PM
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snickers
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Here is what I cant figure out. Do I Want a new 20 or 21 footer. I was getting the 21 but might stay with the 20.
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: Tubby]
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12/02/15 12:18 AM
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21elite
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everything I see now, its not Ranger boats anymore, its now Triton/Ranger boats but we dont hear anything about Triton?
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Re: the future of Ranger?
[Re: Mark Perry]
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12/02/15 12:27 AM
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Mark Jones
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The reality of it is no matter what happens it will not affect a single one of us from catching another fish. If for some reason Ranger were to ever go away which I highly doubt then there will still be boats. I would just find the one I liked and keep on trucking.
My only real concern in any of it is the employees. I truly hope they all stay employed and continue to build great boats. Lots of good people there at that plant that understand what good customer service is and they take pride in what they do. Its gotta be scary for them to go through the changes and especially here at Christmas. My thoughts and prayers are with those folks and I have faith things will continue to be good for all involved.
I don't see all the doom and gloom others may see in the changes. To me its business doing what business does. I have had my Ranger over 3 years now and honestly I have been treated exceptionally well the few times I had questions about my boat or when I have needed accessories. They are responsive, personable and have went out their way to make sure I got the part I wanted etc. They have followed up with emails and phone calls and every time I have spoke with them they go out of their way to tell you how much they appreciate your business. Really has made owning it even more enjoyable. When the time comes to replace it I will look at Ranger again for sure. Bingo we have a winner! But Mark it's way more fun to come on here without all the facts and proclaim that the sky is falling and it's somehow all Johnny Morris' fault...
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