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Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: WeaponOfBassDestruction] #12672572 03/14/18 07:20 PM
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I would look at getting something that you can get fixed/maintained close to your house.
Like Mark says, take some rides if possible. Ease of loading and unloading is important, as is
how the trailer rides and hold up. Space and configuration is important. If you're shopping, do just that.
Or just go get a big red one,.... fish

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Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: WeaponOfBassDestruction] #12672599 03/14/18 07:41 PM
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Simple - look at the resale values - follow the money in the cost new - you don't get gold at silver prices- all the personal sides to the story can't make one worth more when it cost less- there is a reason they cost more and unless you have owned several brands how can there be a comparison

Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: Ken A.] #12672623 03/14/18 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted By: Ken A.
Originally Posted By: 921 Phoenix
Phoenix 721 will be one if not best value. You can go on their web page and get a 721 for between 52-56 thousand. This is a 20'11" boat. I think the 56,000 comes with 2 8' PP, 250 XS, and two 9" Helix pretty good deal for a 21' boat. They resale up to 5 years old for mid 40's

This will also be one if not the best riding boat you will get in. You can go for a ride in a Phoenix and you will buy if you do.

You can go to link below and see the boat and price of the 721 one is 51 the other is 56 great deal on nice boats.

https://phoenixbassboats.com/


Agreed, this is a good value for a very nice rig.

Asking who makes the best bass boat out there is opening up a can of worms that will spark a spirited debate. wink

Right now Phoenix is the hottest brand on the market and is several months behind on production. This may be the case for a couple more years. The owner of Phoenix is typically very conservative and most likely will enjoy the demand exceeding supply for a while. They are currently building about 600 boats a year and could sell twice that with 52 dealers nationwide this year alone.

This is pure speculation on my part but I would hold off until the fiberglass boats from Vexus hit the market before I pulled the trigger. I don't buy into all the hype about the boats being made from Unobtanium mined from under the Tree of Souls but I do think they will be a premium boat just like Ranger has been for years.

My gut tells me they will be a really good value for the first 2-3 years. They will make it very interesting for sure.

What percentage of the market share is phoenix selling? Last I saw they were at about 6%. I know they are popular right now just like legend was a few years ago. I personally would stick with the larger brands that have been around for 20+ years and are likely to still be in business to honor those lifetime warranties.


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Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: WeaponOfBassDestruction] #12672994 03/15/18 12:42 AM
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buy the one you can write a check for !
you may hear a lot about better resale ---fact is boats are a terrible investment --they are like popsicles --lick em all you can because you are eventually going to end up with a stick !

i have owned boats my entire life and love to fish --the boat dont make the fisherman --the fisherman makes the boat

Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: kevine80] #12673010 03/15/18 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted By: kevine80
buy the one you can write a check for !
you may hear a lot about better resale ---fact is boats are a terrible investment --they are like popsicles --lick em all you can because you are eventually going to end up with a stick !

i have owned boats my entire life and love to fish --the boat dont make the fisherman --the fisherman makes the boat


Yep.... Break out another Thousand. I purchased a new Champ in '99. And will put a new four stroke on it when my Opti Pop pops. So far so good.


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Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: WeaponOfBassDestruction] #12673036 03/15/18 01:06 AM
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I've owned (all 20' or longer) skeeters, tritons, bass cats, rangers all in 2000 models or newer. Best boat i ever owned was a bass cat and i run a ranger now. All depends on what you are looking for in a boat.

Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: Chris B] #12673113 03/15/18 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted By: Chris B
Originally Posted By: Ken A.
Originally Posted By: 921 Phoenix
Phoenix 721 will be one if not best value. You can go on their web page and get a 721 for between 52-56 thousand. This is a 20'11" boat. I think the 56,000 comes with 2 8' PP, 250 XS, and two 9" Helix pretty good deal for a 21' boat. They resale up to 5 years old for mid 40's

This will also be one if not the best riding boat you will get in. You can go for a ride in a Phoenix and you will buy if you do.

You can go to link below and see the boat and price of the 721 one is 51 the other is 56 great deal on nice boats.

https://phoenixbassboats.com/


Agreed, this is a good value for a very nice rig.

Asking who makes the best bass boat out there is opening up a can of worms that will spark a spirited debate. wink

Right now Phoenix is the hottest brand on the market and is several months behind on production. This may be the case for a couple more years. The owner of Phoenix is typically very conservative and most likely will enjoy the demand exceeding supply for a while. They are currently building about 600 boats a year and could sell twice that with 52 dealers nationwide this year alone.

This is pure speculation on my part but I would hold off until the fiberglass boats from Vexus hit the market before I pulled the trigger. I don't buy into all the hype about the boats being made from Unobtanium mined from under the Tree of Souls but I do think they will be a premium boat just like Ranger has been for years.

My gut tells me they will be a really good value for the first 2-3 years. They will make it very interesting for sure.

What percentage of the market share is phoenix selling? Last I saw they were at about 6%. I know they are popular right now just like legend was a few years ago. I personally would stick with the larger brands that have been around for 20+ years and are likely to still be in business to honor those lifetime warranties.


I am not sure what percentage but they are in the 600-700 new boats a year now. I am guessing they are in about fourth place now.

Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: WeaponOfBassDestruction] #12673237 03/15/18 02:27 AM
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I have been looking at boats for months now. I've ridden in Nitros, Rangers, Bass Cats, Champions, and Trackers. If I could buy any boat today, I would go with a Lund Pro V Bass 2075. I know fiberglass has its benefits, but the deep V of the Pro V Bass has its benefits too.

Now, all that being said, that would be the ideal boat for me. Maybe not for you.

Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: WeaponOfBassDestruction] #12673262 03/15/18 02:37 AM
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Get a Hobie

Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: WeaponOfBassDestruction] #12675794 03/16/18 04:24 PM
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Allison if you've got the coin........

Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: 921 Phoenix] #12676193 03/16/18 09:19 PM
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My answer to the OP should have been NONE of them! Lets someone else take the 15-20% depreciation hit as you drive off the dealer's lot but I have never been that smart. nuts



Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: WeaponOfBassDestruction] #12676352 03/16/18 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted By: WeaponOfBassDestruction
I've heard a lot of good things about Phoenix. My only question is why are so many 920 and 921's for sale on here? And seems they're selling slowly too.


a lot of these boats where put up for sale last fall bass boats don't sale well in the winter tey sale much better from now till early May. I guess if these boats are still for sale then they have the price to high but most will be gone by then. Good luch either way lots of good boats out there and best value as had been said is a one to two year old boat.

Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: WeaponOfBassDestruction] #12676386 03/17/18 12:16 AM
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Skeeter, Basscat or Ranger take your pick, been around the longest and ain't going anywhere.

Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: WeaponOfBassDestruction] #12676474 03/17/18 01:07 AM
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I purchased a Phoenix 919 a couple months ago and hate it. Wish I had stayed with skeeter!

Re: Best bass boat to buy brand new? [Re: WeaponOfBassDestruction] #12676913 03/17/18 12:01 PM
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Quality, durability, customer service, Look around at used boats and see which ones hold up best value / over all condition.. check out Bass Boat Central they have a section for just about every company out there and see what people are saying about each.. That will narrow your choices..



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