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Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: Lee in Texas] #10877186 05/28/15 02:31 AM
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Triton 21hp with a 250 is also a 80 MPH boat. Lots of storage, big live wells and also rides good in rough water. The Triton XS is one of the best for Rough water.

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Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: Lee in Texas] #10877191 05/28/15 02:32 AM
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Bass Cats are nice too:) Take a look at all of them. You will find one that fits your needs;) You can't go wrong with any of them. Just depends on what you like:)

Nitro Z9 has a big deck too.

Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: Fast Lane] #10877206 05/28/15 02:38 AM
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You could have a square dance on the deck of my Triton 21 TRX, I doubt there are any boats wider that will run upper 70's.


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Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: Lee in Texas] #10877350 05/28/15 03:29 AM
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If I had to bet, in this order, V20, Charger 797 or whatever it is, the new one and then a 921 Phoenix. I've set in the locks on the Red with most of them side by side. I've had two 921's and they have large up front.


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Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: Lee in Texas] #10877408 05/28/15 04:01 AM
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To answer the original question: I'm not positive who has the widest front deck. I DO know that the Bass Cat Caracal is the widest deck under 20' in the industry. I don't know the numbers on a V20. It wouldn't surprise me if the Caracal atleast matched everything else in the industry. It is the widest hull in the industry, which was accomplished through some major manufacturing changes to get the most out of industry regulations (everyone has to play in the same sandbox.) Length is another discussion. Length can be altered much easier, as you just change the size of the back deck. In length it's much more difficult to cross-analyze different length class boats. For example: a 21'6" boat has much more room to play with than a 20'4" boat. In my opinion, width is a more consistent measure.

Disclaimer: I have been out of the industry for a few years. My comments are separate and independent from BCB. The folks at BCB don't believe in directly comparing their product to the competitors.

Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: Fast Lane] #10877411 05/28/15 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted By: Fast Lane


The front deck on a Gambler Intimidator (20') is right at 10' long. The center box was big enough to get inside if you had to. I have not seen another 20' boat that was even close to that in front deck size.


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Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: pinesaddict] #10880822 05/29/15 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted By: pinesaddict
I don't know about measurements but my ZX250 has enough front deck that you might fall down but you won't fall out.
LMAO! roflmao


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Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: Lee in Texas] #10880863 05/29/15 05:01 PM
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My Gambler 2200 if you get tired of fishing your could have a square dance on it

Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: KSOSKEETER] #10883069 05/30/15 02:14 PM
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I agree with the Gambler being the biggest, a friend of mine has one and you can have a piece band on it and still have room to dance.


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Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: Lee in Texas] #10883081 05/30/15 02:18 PM
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Hmmmmmm......I don't see many on the lakes?? Too few dealers? Too high price?
Ok, which would be more 'stable' fishing platform, Legend or Gambler?
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Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: Lee in Texas] #10883738 05/30/15 07:21 PM
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Expensive and their not pumped out in numbers like other brands.

Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: Lee in Texas] #10883807 05/30/15 07:58 PM
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When we went from Skeeter to Triton awhile back, the side-to-side stability went from abysmal to excellent. It was amazing how bad the Skeeter was and how good our Triton is.

That being said, I've fished out of a couple of Rangers that are better than either. The front deck on a Z521 is ridiculous.


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I have a Skeeter and fished with a friend in a Triton. To me, the side to side stability of the Triton was far less. I could feel it immediately when we stated fishing. could be that it had a little to do with the size of this guy though, but I've fished with a lot of guys out of my boat and tippyness has never been an issue.

Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: Lee in Texas] #10885033 05/31/15 01:26 PM
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The Z522 ranger front deck is way bigger then the Z520 from all points. I don't know the actually dimensions of the decks, but the 22' boats like Skeeters 22I, Z522,and the shorter boats like the V20,921 Phoenix are all big decks can square dance on any of theses boats.

Re: Which: Largest (length) and Widest Fishing Deck? [Re: patriot07] #10885079 05/31/15 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted By: patriot07
When we went from Skeeter to Triton awhile back, the side-to-side stability went from abysmal to excellent. It was amazing how bad the Skeeter was and how good our Triton is.

That being said, I've fished out of a couple of Rangers that are better than either. The front deck on a Z521 is ridiculous.


WHAT?

Are you comparing two similar sized boats?

But yes, stability with the troller down , ranger wins

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