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#2144993 - 04/06/08 11:49 AM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: LegendRick]
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Angler
Registered: 03/25/08
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Loc: Tyler, Tx
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Ranger....
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#2145839 - 04/06/08 06:33 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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Registered: 03/25/08
Posts: 420
Loc: Garland, Tx
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I say the best boat is the one you can afford.
Just like running a company. Keep your overhead down and enjoy the ride, KEEP ALL that care about happy as often as you can.
You are more likley to fill the live wells.
The new will wear off the payments will still come.
Look around, find older boat get your questions out there to this forum. There are some outstanding guys and girls that can bail you out.
Later, Call me I can help much as I can.
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#2152851 - 04/08/08 04:43 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: ejw]
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Registered: 12/17/03
Posts: 1051
Loc: dallas,tx
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mid 80's cajun was a great boat
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#2154322 - 04/09/08 12:46 AM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: emorydog]
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Registered: 02/16/06
Posts: 10731
Loc: LA and TX
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Whatever you like, and can sell later. In my case it was Skeeter. Put one in the newspaper for sale and it'll be gone by the end of the week around here. In other areas...it's something else. But the fishermen around here say " If it aint a Skeeter...it aint $h!t" BTW, that was said by a former Ranger owner...  We all know that there are lots of good quality bass boats out there...not just one or two. I just opted to go with the inventor of the so called bass boat...and that's Skeeter..or so they say. Besides, my family was a Yamaha bike dealer and now that they own Skeeter, I'm even more partial to them. Yamaha is a well run company and always has been. But there is no "best" boat these days...it's all relative.
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#2154327 - 04/09/08 01:17 AM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: Oldfrog]
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Registered: 04/10/07
Posts: 230
Loc: Greenville, TX
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Gambler bass boats are well made. You just don't see alot of them around.
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#2154667 - 04/09/08 06:04 AM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: 94 Gambler]
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Registered: 08/25/06
Posts: 2412
Loc: Lake Fork
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okay, okay...I'll say it..lol
give me 2 or 3 foot rollers and a 21XRD Bullet with 300XS and i'll smoke all of ya!!! and never get one drop of water on me.
don't believe me, make an appointment and pay the gas, and i'll show ya!!
now, that said, the Bullet DOES NOT fish as good as a ranger or triton, because they are a bit lighter and the wind will blow them around a bit more.
next choice is a BassCat, or Legend. Very good boats too.
JMHO!!
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#2156147 - 04/09/08 11:58 AM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: steve@scp]
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Pro Angler
Registered: 04/08/04
Posts: 751
Loc: Allen, TX
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One that has a good dealer close by you. I love my '07 Ranger but can't find a dealer close to me who seems to care a bit about doing any warranty or other work on it.
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#2156162 - 04/09/08 12:02 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: bassfishinglawyer]
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Registered: 10/30/04
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Loc: Kingwood TX
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I loves my Rangers....Been the proud owner of one since 1987...Er...make that two....I'd still have the first one if it hadn't burned up in a boat shed fire...I'm gonna try to see my way clear to buy my last bass boat in 2010...By then I should be able to find a nice used Z520 at a decent price....
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#2156266 - 04/09/08 12:30 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: KingwoodRanger]
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Registered: 03/09/06
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Loc: Arlington, Texas
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I am on my second Nitro. I have no complaints
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#2156872 - 04/09/08 02:39 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: steve@scp]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 07/19/05
Posts: 1802
Loc: Dallas, Texas
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okay, okay...I'll say it..lol
give me 2 or 3 foot rollers and a 21XRD Bullet with 300XS and i'll smoke all of ya!!! and never get one drop of water on me.
don't believe me, make an appointment and pay the gas, and i'll show ya!!
now, that said, the Bullet DOES NOT fish as good as a ranger or triton, because they are a bit lighter and the wind will blow them around a bit more.
next choice is a BassCat, or Legend. Very good boats too.
JMHO!! -My Opinion- I think You should Ride and Fish out of any Boat your thinking about buying. All of them have their Own Problems. These are the Ones that I have a little Input on Bullet- 21xd Fast, but Fishes like a JonBoat- horrible Livewell System, cant Fish in the Wind without Bilge Pumps on, Storage Boxes are a Joke, if proper pain medication taken before hand- it will run in rough water- Wins most of the Boat Races Skeeter- well its a Skeeter Ranger- heavy, expensive, and around here Service is a Joke- but Fishes good, resale value good, solid Champion- dry Ride, but old Ones were the best- new Ones I feel are just not as solid as the old 202, 203's. Not sure if their finished out as well, might be going away from Champion on next purchase Nitro- now come on Basscat- solid Boat, great with Customer relations, Fishes good as the Rest, but they dont make a anything over 20', great local service Triton- Im not buying One, even if it was a buy 1 get 2 free Legend- dont know that much about it, but it looks like a Champion - they just need to calm down on the Paint Jobs Gambler- well after Fishing out of a 2200 for the last 2 months, I have come to the Conclusion that its set up for People in the Retirement Home- Rod Boxes wont hold a Rod over 7', Rides descent, if Your a Seal
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#2157112 - 04/09/08 03:53 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: fishingwidow1979]
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Extreme Angler
Registered: 06/12/03
Posts: 2296
Loc: Nacogdoches, TX
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okay, okay...I'll say it..lol
give me 2 or 3 foot rollers and a 21XRD Bullet with 300XS and i'll smoke all of ya!!! and never get one drop of water on me.
don't believe me, make an appointment and pay the gas, and i'll show ya!!
now, that said, the Bullet DOES NOT fish as good as a ranger or triton, because they are a bit lighter and the wind will blow them around a bit more.
next choice is a BassCat, or Legend. Very good boats too.
JMHO!! -My Opinion- I think You should Ride and Fish out of any Boat your thinking about buying. All of them have their Own Problems. These are the Ones that I have a little Input on Bullet- 21xd Fast, but Fishes like a JonBoat- horrible Livewell System, cant Fish in the Wind without Bilge Pumps on, Storage Boxes are a Joke, if proper pain medication taken before hand- it will run in rough water- Wins most of the Boat Races Skeeter- well its a Skeeter Ranger- heavy, expensive, and around here Service is a Joke- but Fishes good, resale value good, solid Champion- dry Ride, but old Ones were the best- new Ones I feel are just not as solid as the old 202, 203's. Not sure if their finished out as well, might be going away from Champion on next purchase Nitro- now come on Basscat- solid Boat, great with Customer relations, Fishes good as the Rest, but they dont make a anything over 20', great local service Triton- Im not buying One, even if it was a buy 1 get 2 free Legend- dont know that much about it, but it looks like a Champion - they just need to calm down on the Paint Jobs Gambler- well after Fishing out of a 2200 for the last 2 months, I have come to the Conclusion that its set up for People in the Retirement Home- Rod Boxes wont hold a Rod over 7', Rides descent, if Your a Seal After reading your opinion piece, what boat do you own and presently fish out of and what would be your choice of a bassboat, cost not a factor?
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#2157185 - 04/09/08 04:16 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: Z21BassBoy]
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Registered: 02/26/08
Posts: 169
Loc: Doucette TX, Sam Rayburn
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I think what your pocket book will allow.What you think is all that matters,I have had some different boats some good some not so good.My current boat is an 08 Champion.It is what works for me.You are the one that has to be happy with it.
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#2157323 - 04/09/08 04:57 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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Registered: 08/16/07
Posts: 1141
Loc: Azle, TX EML
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I think different manufactures have the best in different size and class of boat. Heres my pics 20ft ranger Z 20 ; great boat decent ride. 21ft zx 250 fast good ride very fish freindly 19ft down to 18 ft champion best dryest for small craft,just my opinion.
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#2158555 - 04/10/08 06:04 AM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: bassackwards dav]
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Registered: 08/25/06
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Loc: Lake Fork
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like i said before, ride with me in a 21xrd and 300xs in any rough water, i'll change your mind!
p.s. the livewells are good.
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#2160644 - 04/10/08 05:11 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: steve@scp]
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Pro Angler
Registered: 01/25/08
Posts: 647
Loc: KILLEEN
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mid to upper 80's champions
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#2161215 - 04/10/08 07:31 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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Green Horn
Registered: 01/20/08
Posts: 10
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Bassraider47
I appreciate the thread. I am currently looking for another boat. Owned two different Champions and want to hear what others say about the other brands. I like the layout of the Triton but folks are telling me the boat has a chine walking problem. Skeeter's have a good layout but I still remember the skeeter issues of the 90's. Road in some Rangers and my kidneys shut down everytime I mention the name. But I haven't road a new one and I like the name.
They are all Best boats just interested in the pro's and cons.
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#2161740 - 04/11/08 04:01 AM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: LegendRick]
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Registered: 03/16/03
Posts: 1780
Loc: Garland, TX
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Thirsty, any Vee-Pad hull will chine walk if you get it going fast enough. So if you carry that to the logical conclusion, Tritons run faster than most, hence they chine walk more. Most bassboat drivers are not accustomed to dealing with chinewalk. Ask Steve if his Bullet will chinewalk. Does it have a chinewalk problem? No, it has a DRIVER....
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#2161887 - 04/11/08 05:29 AM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: Bass Art]
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Registered: 08/25/06
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Loc: Lake Fork
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well said Bass Art.
mine doesn't chine walk, unless i let it.
same with tritons. most tritons,if chine walking, have a setup problem. And, a driver problem. You just gotta learn to handle the boat.
I found a problem with my boat this morning. I'm only 1" above pad. I need to come up another 1/2" to unleash this beast!!
The higher the engine,the less trim needed, therefore less chine walking!
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#2163228 - 04/11/08 11:55 AM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: steve@scp]
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Green Horn
Registered: 01/21/08
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Recommendation: Allison Yes, I also own a Ranger too and have owned nothing but Rangers for 18 years, until last year. Reasons - You will find 101 of them right here: http://www.allisonboats.com/allison_firsts.phpReality, what any of us say should not make your decision. What you personally try, ride, and drive should be your determining factor. The next factor is how many folks are going to be fishing with you in your boat at any given time? Final factor, what type of fish are going for? My .02...
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#2163305 - 04/11/08 12:16 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: Thirsty]
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Registered: 05/30/03
Posts: 8241
Loc: Denton, Tx, USA
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Bassraider47
I appreciate the thread. I am currently looking for another boat. Owned two different Champions and want to hear what others say about the other brands. I like the layout of the Triton but folks are telling me the boat has a chine walking problem. Skeeter's have a good layout but I still remember the skeeter issues of the 90's. Road in some Rangers and my kidneys shut down everytime I mention the name. But I haven't road a new one and I like the name.
They are all Best boats just interested in the pro's and cons. Tritons don't have a chine walking problem. The problem is most people can't drive a performance hull. The chine walking is the side effect of not being able to control the boat. WHile a Triton requires more skill to drive, it also has a higher than average performance. I'm on my 3rd Triton now and love it. It is in my opinion one of the top rough water and handling boats on the market today.
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#2163742 - 04/11/08 02:41 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: HasBen]
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Registered: 07/19/05
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Loc: Dallas, Texas
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After reading your opinion piece, what boat do you own and presently fish out of and what would be your choice of a bassboat, cost not a factor? [/quote]
99 Champion 203 W/ Yamaha
I sure like those new Z520's.
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#2164337 - 04/11/08 07:17 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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Pro Angler
Registered: 08/06/07
Posts: 982
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the one thats paid for ,bump
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#2165641 - 04/12/08 02:07 PM
Re: WHICH BRAND OF BASS BOAT IS BEST??!!!
[Re: fishtoad]
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Registered: 10/20/07
Posts: 117
Loc: Corsicana, TX
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You've got a good point. Just get out of the house & out on the water. I've got a 20 year old Skeeter Starfire with a 30 year old Evinrude 150 pushing it. Not the cleanest or nicest around. But it gets me there & I don't have a payment each month either. So I'm happy with what I have...
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