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Ranger or Skeeter #12003997 12/26/16 01:54 PM
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So I am about to drop the cash on a new boat. Wanted to get opinions on which one to get. Ranger or the Skeeter zx or FX.

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both are good hulls. is Ranger a Bass Tracker boat now?


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Ranger is by far the best boat.


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Which one do you like best? Which one fits your budget best? I prefer Ranger over Skeeter and I've owned both. Look both over real close and If you still can't decide, take a ride if possible. The Ranger will probably be more expensive comparing apples to apples. They both have good resale but I like the Ranger quality, fit, and finish best.

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Re: Ranger or Skeeter [Re: progolferv1] #12004105 12/26/16 03:59 PM
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Seems everyone says ranger is made better but skeeter fish better

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Originally Posted By: Calm57
Ranger is by far the best boat.


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Skeeter FX

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And ride better.

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Just bought a used boat, my budget was $35k, Looked at the big four, Ranger, Skeeter, Legend, Bass Cat.
I have fished in all but a Legend. It came down to a Ranger or Bass Cat. I ended up with a 2010 Ranger Z520, they were asking $38 for it, but got it down to $36k. It had the lowest hours (66 hours on original Yamaha VMAX 250), best electronics, was well taken care of and the colors I was looking for.
I love it!!! You might add Bass Cat to your search. Either of these 3 are great Boats!


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Originally Posted By: burner42
Just bought a used boat, my budget was $35k, Looked at the big four, Ranger, Skeeter, Legend, Bass Cat.
I have fished in all but a Legend. It came down to a Ranger or Bass Cat. I ended up with a 2010 Ranger Z520, they were asking $38 for it, but got it down to $36k. It had the lowest hours (66 hours on original Yamaha VMAX 250), best electronics, was well taken care of and the colors I was looking for.
I love it!!! You might add Bass Cat to your search. Either of these 3 are great Boats!


Thanks. will do. haven't even looked at Bass Cat

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A Skeeter guide boat from Lake Fork will save you almost $25 K on a
6 month old boat.
Contact Nautical Mile Marine,as these boats come and go through them.

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skeeter

Re: Ranger or Skeeter [Re: progolferv1] #12007897 12/29/16 12:26 AM
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My first bass boat choice was between a Ranger and a Skeeter,
Ranger dealers wasn't"as out going" as the Skeeter one.
I've been Skeeter man ever since, that was 20 years ago.

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Both are nice but I love my ranger they ride really well, test drive some and go with what you like.


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