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Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: ToadSnatcher14] #11391273 02/04/16 03:42 PM
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Mine is a "10".....because its paid for! The "perfect boat" :-)

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Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: ToadSnatcher14] #11391341 02/04/16 04:11 PM
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2013 BassCat PII (9/10)
- Quick acceleration, good top speed (70-72), and very maneuverable.
- It rides fine for a 19 footer, but I haven't had it in truly nasty wind yet to test its rough water abilities. If it's anything like my dad's Pantera Classic, it'll do OK, not great, in really rough stuff.
- I have a really hard time keeping the rear compartments dry and I need to convert the middle fold-down seat to a step box.
2013 Mercury ProXS 200 (9/10)
- Great motor. This one does have a weird hiccup every once in a very long while where it will bog down and die while at a slow idle. It immediately cranks back up and works fine and I haven't figured out what is causing it.
2013 BassCat Dual Axle Trailer (9/10)
- The build quality is excellent but it does bounce my truck around a good bit compared to my last boat. I'm guessing it has something to do with the extended length from the swing-way tongue.

Great boat and I thoroughly plan to keep it for a decade or more.


Scott Jones
Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: Outdoordude] #11391431 02/04/16 04:40 PM
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04 ZX225 Yamaha HPDI
9/10 for the boat. Great ride, wide front deck and awesome stability with the trolling motor down. Boat is in great shape for its age.
8/10 for the motor. Blew the powerhead in 07 under warranty and was replaced without a dime out of my pocket. Been fairly trouble free ever since. Motor has awesome low end grunt and hole shot.
5/10 for the trailer. Brakes currently don't work and lots of rust. Really haven't worked on it any but will probably need replacement eventually.


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Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: ToadSnatcher14] #11391435 02/04/16 04:41 PM
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09 skeeter 20 iclass = 9
09 250 Yamaha hpdi series 2 = 8
09 ez loader trailer = 5

Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: ToadSnatcher14] #11391446 02/04/16 04:44 PM
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2003 Nitro 929CDX

Boat exterior 6 out 10. I've seen better quality fiberglass in most other boats.

Boat interior 9 out 10. Lots of room on deck. Lots of storage. Smooth dry ride in rough water.

Trailer 1 out of 10. Trailstar brand square tubing trailers are junk! Luckily I know a good welder.

Motor 5 out 10. On my 3rd powerhead. 2nd one blew under warranty. Current one runs like a champ though. Good fuel/oil consumption.

I'm definitely going back to Skeeter/Yamaha after this one!



Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: ToadSnatcher14] #11391473 02/04/16 04:53 PM
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9-10 2001 Champ 206
8-10 250xb merc runs like a bat out of you know where... very thirsty.
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Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: Chuck29] #11391511 02/04/16 05:10 PM
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For the cracked gel coat on the nose, use black grip tape sold at BPS, Academy, or other stores. Serves two purposes by covering up the ugly gelcoat and adding a great traction surface to prevent slippage entering and exiting with wet shoes.

Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: ToadSnatcher14] #11391601 02/04/16 05:40 PM
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2015 Basscat Cougar FTD 9/10 boat is super fast and rides great. only draw back is the slow hole shot that could be fixed with a hydraulic jack plate.
2015 Mercury ProXs 10/10 nothing but good things here. great gas mileage, fast, runs like a top.
2015 Basscat Trailer 10/10 easy to load, looks great and the gator hyde coating stops any rust.



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Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: ToadSnatcher14] #11391629 02/04/16 05:58 PM
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Dance - 10; Looks - 3... 10 points for anyone who gets this reference!

2002 Triton Tr-186:
Overall Boat - 7; A little older, fishes good, drives great, rough water handling is average for an 18.5 footer. Some fit/finish issues, and needs some silicone and hatch-liners to re-Watertight the storage compartments from rain and rub rail.

2001 Mercury 175 HP EFI:
6 - runs like a scalded dog, but I have some fuel flow issues lately causing a little restart difficulty.

It is paid for, but I would love a new boat with an improved storage/dry storage and the new deck/console layout that optimizes space.


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Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: ToadSnatcher14] #11391791 02/04/16 07:09 PM
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16 Ranger 521c- 10
The width of the boat is my favorite part. So much room

16 yamaha 250 sho- 8
Love the motor but damn I hope I've broke it in properly, heard too many horror stories about warranty not being covered due to improper break in

16 Ranger trail- 10
Easy to load and can't even feel it behind my duramax



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Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: ToadSnatcher14] #11391882 02/04/16 07:38 PM
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I currently have a 2013 Stratos with the 200 Evinrude E-tech.
Boat is a 9 simply because the front deck is a little narrow.
Motor is a 10, runs good so far, good on gas and oil. Speed is about 73 as it walks around that speed pretty good.
Trailer is a 10, Gatorhide and all makes a big difference over previous trailers.

Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: ToadSnatcher14] #11391883 02/04/16 07:39 PM
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2013 skeeter zx21 boat appearance 4,trailer dual axle 3,engine sho 250 10 boat hull has cracks 90 percent of boat and trailer is a rust bucket carpet on trailer already worn out buy a Ranger same price better boat . flush

Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: ToadSnatcher14] #11392189 02/04/16 09:23 PM
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2015 Ranger 119c 225 merc pro sx

Hull: 10/10. Just sold. The new decks are awesome and the front is really wide. 4 inches wider than my old 519 vx
Motor: 8/10. If you give it 30-60 seconds to warm up it stalls when going into gear. with warm up its solid, fast, good on gas
Trailer. 8/10 had some wiring problems , fixed them and its great too.

Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: Riptr186] #11392212 02/04/16 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted By: Riptr186

10 out of 10 2016 FX20 LE
10 out of 10 2016 250 SHO
9 out of 10 2016 Skeeter trailer
Love the improvements over 2013 FX20 I had.
Also is faster than the 2013 FX20 so far, 74.3 is the fastest I have been in it so far.
Still breaking in the motor, so it may end up running faster once the break in is complete.


Oh my!



Re: Let's rank our current boats...1-10 scale [Re: ToadSnatcher14] #11392400 02/04/16 10:36 PM
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2008 Gambler 2100 320Hrs

Hull 9 out of 10 Fit and finish are still like new. Trim tabs should be standard on every boat. You can do anything in any water with these and a hydraulic jp.
Trailer 7 out of 10 Have had some spotty rust issues with the powder coat bubbling
Motor 9 out of 10 Has 320 hours and no problems. Pushes the boat 85 mph.
This is my second Gambler and I have really grown to love these boats.

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