Probably some pay out with the original deal that required them to hang around for that initial year.

And, maybe a "no compete"

Pontiac

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.

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.

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.