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Ranger or Skeeter

Posted By: progolferv1

Ranger or Skeeter - 12/26/16 01:54 PM

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.
Posted By: smooth move

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/26/16 02:00 PM

both are good hulls. is Ranger a Bass Tracker boat now?
Posted By: Calm57

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/26/16 02:34 PM

Ranger is by far the best boat.
Posted By: Jimfishes

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/26/16 03:02 PM

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.
Posted By: T Bird

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/26/16 03:05 PM

Skeeter
Posted By: progolferv1

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/26/16 03:59 PM

Seems everyone says ranger is made better but skeeter fish better
Posted By: Smurfs

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/26/16 04:34 PM

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


hmmm
Posted By: forkduc

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/26/16 05:06 PM

Skeeter FX
Posted By: forkduc

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/26/16 05:07 PM

And ride better.
Posted By: burner42

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/26/16 05:12 PM

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!
Posted By: progolferv1

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/27/16 01:47 AM

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
Posted By: forkduc

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/28/16 05:56 PM

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.
Posted By: skeeterbugzx300

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/28/16 11:12 PM

skeeter
Posted By: El Skeeter

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/29/16 12:26 AM

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.
Posted By: PaPa@fork

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/29/16 12:51 AM

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

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 12/30/16 01:22 PM

Have you considered a Phoenix?
Posted By: toofy

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 01/04/17 04:18 AM

Originally Posted By: bush hog
Have you considered a Phoenix?


I looked at a Phoenix but I couldn't get past that cheap looking black molded plastic on the console. It looked like what my kids toys were made of. I didn't ride in one but I've heard many say they ride well. I ended up going with a Ranger.
Posted By: progolferv1

Re: Ranger or Skeeter - 01/05/17 10:30 PM

Originally Posted By: bush hog
Have you considered a Phoenix?


I havent. I think I am going the skeeter FX route.
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