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Ranger or Skeeter
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12/26/16 01:54 PM
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progolferv1
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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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Re: Ranger or Skeeter
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12/26/16 02:00 PM
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smooth move
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both are good hulls. is Ranger a Bass Tracker boat now?
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Re: Ranger or Skeeter
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12/26/16 02:34 PM
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Calm57
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Ranger is by far the best boat.
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Re: Ranger or Skeeter
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12/26/16 03:02 PM
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Jimfishes
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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
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12/26/16 03:05 PM
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T Bird
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Okie by birth, Texan by choice. USAF "Thunderbirds" Alumni 1985-1989
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Re: Ranger or Skeeter
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12/26/16 03:59 PM
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progolferv1
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Seems everyone says ranger is made better but skeeter fish better
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Re: Ranger or Skeeter
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12/26/16 04:34 PM
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Smurfs
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Ranger is by far the best boat.
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Re: Ranger or Skeeter
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12/26/16 05:06 PM
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forkduc
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Re: Ranger or Skeeter
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12/26/16 05:07 PM
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forkduc
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Re: Ranger or Skeeter
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12/26/16 05:12 PM
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burner42
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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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Re: Ranger or Skeeter
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12/27/16 01:47 AM
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progolferv1
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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! Thanks. will do. haven't even looked at Bass Cat
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Re: Ranger or Skeeter
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12/28/16 05:56 PM
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forkduc
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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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Re: Ranger or Skeeter
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12/29/16 12:26 AM
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El Skeeter
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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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Re: Ranger or Skeeter
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12/29/16 12:51 AM
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PaPa@fork
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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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