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Ranger or Basscat
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08/24/16 02:06 PM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 85
West Texas FX
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Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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I have narrowed my decision down to either a Ranger Z520c or Basscat Puma? Would like to hear what you guys think of each
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
[Re: West Texas FX]
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08/24/16 02:12 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,838
Allen Bass Fisher
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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I'm a BassCat guy. I've owned three of them. I currently own a 2012 Cougar with a 250 Pro XS. I like the Cougar deck layout better than the Puma but that is really just a matter of how I store my gear in the boat. Customer Service is fantastic!
Ranger is a very reputable manufacture as well. When I was in the market for a new boat, I was considering Ranger but with my previous experience with two other BassCat's, it was really no contest.
BassCat is a little less expensive for the same accessories.
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
[Re: West Texas FX]
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08/24/16 02:14 PM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 9,268
the skipper
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Ride and decide. The Ranger will fish bigger but the cat is like a sports car. The best thing to do is go climb around each and see which one fits you best.
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
[Re: West Texas FX]
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08/24/16 02:41 PM
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Posts: 30,919
RedRanger
burro desagradable
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burro desagradable
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SkeeterRonnie is ProStaff for BassCats......
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
[Re: West Texas FX]
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08/24/16 02:56 PM
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 322
lockjaw
Angler
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Angler
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Love my Z520 not fast but its dry and it fishes great.
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
[Re: West Texas FX]
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08/24/16 03:13 PM
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Joined: May 2015
Posts: 176
californiabass22
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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went from a 21' Skeeter to a 20'8 Bass Cat recently. Bass Cat is a great boat, great customer service. My 2 cents, but i have not spent a whole bunch of time in a Ranger.
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
[Re: West Texas FX]
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08/24/16 04:51 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,360
Pumadon
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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BassCat or Ranger really no bad choice, as my sig suggest I am a Cat guy and have a Puma. I prefer the deck layout of the Puma over the Cougar. Great riding boat and cruising speed is upper 60's. Never had it at WOT to fast for me.
FISHING NOW NOT WORKING ANYMORE
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
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08/24/16 04:52 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 13,760
Ken A.
Groovy
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Groovy
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Both great boats. Ranger will resale better & for more money. History has proven this time & again.
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
[Re: Ken A.]
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08/24/16 05:12 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 16,200
Kay Dyson
HOT Mess!!!
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HOT Mess!!!
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Both great boats. Ranger will resale better & for more money. History has proven this time & again. Agree, wonder though, what the affects will be with BC being sold recently.. It touted how the family ownership made them different from the rest.. Big company holding now, time will tell, great product no doubt..
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
[Re: West Texas FX]
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08/24/16 05:14 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 920
C.J
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I have a Z520c probably one of the best fishing platforms I've been in. The boat will run 68-73 loaded yes you'll run faster in a cat but when it all comes down to its how a boat fishes right? Both are great boats don't think you'll go wrong with either one.
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
[Re: West Texas FX]
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08/24/16 05:56 PM
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,135
Cass Caldwell
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Both great boats. I love my Basscat though! Ride in and fish out of both and make your decision.
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
[Re: West Texas FX]
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08/24/16 06:17 PM
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 7,677
TBassYates
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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I have owned a Ranger 520 and 2 Bass Cat Pantera ll's and would have either one depending on what kind of deal I could get. Can't go wrong with either boat.
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
[Re: West Texas FX]
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08/24/16 06:24 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 9,503
Jake Shannon(Skeet4Life)
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Ranger has a way bigger front deck. basscat is faster and can be cheaper both are high quality ranger will resale better. Really comes down to how big of a deck do you want, if you can deal with a small front deck then basscat would be my vote they will be faster, cheaper ride great to and still resale is solid.
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
[Re: West Texas FX]
#11794594
08/24/16 06:32 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,682
squib
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I've had both. Back in a Ranger now.
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Re: Ranger or Basscat
[Re: West Texas FX]
#11794602
08/24/16 06:35 PM
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 5,220
2014NITROZ-7
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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I wonder why people can't make a decision on their own.
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