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PROFESSIONAL BOAT HELP #13158162 05/18/19 03:44 AM
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Alright guys, I'm looking for the people that have been in boats a very long time... That has been in a ranger, Skeeter, bass cat, and nitro.... Right now I'm stuck on a Nitro Z20... I'm looking to spend 35,0000-40,000. Take into consideration I want graphs as in 360 up front and 12" side scan/maps at console and of course the ultrex
My question is, out of all the 19'6" - 20' boats. Which do you consider the best all around boat (riding rougher water, fishing open water, windy banks not getting pushed around, etc...) Right now I'm in a 2001 Nitro 896 (20'8" I think) and it performs very well IMO for what I need.
My son is 1 year old and it's time to upgrade to the boat I plan on having for the next decade maybe longer...

Thanks in advance!



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Re: PROFESSIONAL BOAT HELP [Re: ETXfisher91] #13158167 05/18/19 03:50 AM
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Youre about to get responses that every manufacturer is best. Theres pros and cons to each one out there. Just buy what you like. I like Ranger and Basscat.

Re: PROFESSIONAL BOAT HELP [Re: ETXfisher91] #13158176 05/18/19 04:04 AM
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If your talking new you wont get anywhere near that for the price. You have to realize you mentioned $10,000 in options.

Re: PROFESSIONAL BOAT HELP [Re: ETXfisher91] #13158194 05/18/19 04:56 AM
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You get what you pay for holds true in bass boats and many other things.

Which cost more, which is built with precision, will last longer and be more dependable years from now? How bout resale value?

Reels. Top end Shimano VS. The best Kast King
Rods. Top end Loomis VS. The best rod Academy makes
Boats. Ranger VS Countless others
Motors. Yamaha VS. Countless others
Weed Eatters Stihl VS. Black and decker

Quality cost more, plain and simple.
JMO.

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Re: PROFESSIONAL BOAT HELP [Re: leethefishking] #13158197 05/18/19 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by leethefishking
If your talking new you wont get anywhere near that for the price. You have to realize you mentioned $10,000 in options.

Exactly, that price will likely only get you a Z18 the way you are describing. As to the 19-20 ft boats; for those conditions, weight will improve your ride. Find the one that sits like you like it and demo it. Preferably in a variety of conditions.

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Re: PROFESSIONAL BOAT HELP [Re: ETXfisher91] #13158198 05/18/19 04:58 AM
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You get what you pay for holds true in bass boats and many other things.

Which cost more, which is built with precision, will last longer and be more dependable years from now? Which has the best resale value?

Reels. Top end Shimano VS. The best Kast King
Rods. Top end Loomis VS. The best rod Academy makes
Boats. Ranger VS Countless others
Motors. Yamaha. VS. Countless others
Weed Eatters Stihl VS. Black and decker

Quality cost more, plain and simple!
JMO.

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Re: PROFESSIONAL BOAT HELP [Re: ETXfisher91] #13158234 05/18/19 10:17 AM
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$35k to $40k is more than enough to get what you're looking for in a used boat. The best option will depend on what you find, but I like a skeeter.

Re: PROFESSIONAL BOAT HELP [Re: David Burton] #13158246 05/18/19 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by David Burton
Originally Posted by leethefishking
If your talking new you wont get anywhere near that for the price. You have to realize you mentioned $10,000 in options.

Exactly, that price will likely only get you a Z18 the way you are describing. As to the 19-20 ft boats; for those conditions, weight will improve your ride. Find the one that sits like you like it and demo it. Preferably in a variety of conditions.

DB

Weight doesn't improve the ride. Allison and 21ft Bullets are 2 of the smoothest best riding boats built.

Re: PROFESSIONAL BOAT HELP [Re: ETXfisher91] #13158255 05/18/19 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ETXfisher91
Alright guys, I'm looking for the people that have been in boats a very long time... That has been in a ranger, Skeeter, bass cat, and nitro....(riding in 5ft swells)

Well, I had my Ranger 361v from 1992 until just a couple years ago.....until someone wiped that absolutely cherry boat out on the freeway and Ive rode and fished out of many brands. Guess that meets your criteria to allow me to respond. None of them are good in 5ft swells. NONE. Most people who think they know what 5 waves are actually do not. They are all low profile bass boats. I am qualified to say that Ranger has as good a ride in rougher water as the brands mentioned. Part of why I went Ranger at the cost of several mph! laugh Im talking about the ride when running on plane with a little speed in 2 waves. And as stable a fishing platform in rougher water as any I have been in. Skeeter was a close 2nd when I was in your position just a couple years ago. Your price range opens up unlimited choices in a barely used 20 bass boat. I know, too many choices! Good luck with your choice.

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Re: PROFESSIONAL BOAT HELP [Re: ETXfisher91] #13158287 05/18/19 12:11 PM
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with your price range and desired options, not possible unless your thinking aluminum .

Re: PROFESSIONAL BOAT HELP [Re: leethefishking] #13158307 05/18/19 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by leethefishking
If your talking new you wont get anywhere near that for the price. You have to realize you mentioned $10,000 in options.


Not talking new

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The Ranger, Skeeter and Basscat will all last you a long time if taken care of. I'd try to go fishing in each and see which one suits you best. I've been in the same ZX225 for 13 years now and still love my boat.


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Re: PROFESSIONAL BOAT HELP [Re: Ranger 188] #13158330 05/18/19 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Ranger 188
You get what you pay for holds true in bass boats and many other things.

Which cost more, which is built with precision, will last longer and be more dependable years from now? Which has the best resale value?

Reels. Top end Shimano VS. The best Kast King
Rods. Top end Loomis VS. The best rod Academy makes
Boats. Ranger VS Countless others
Motors. Yamaha. VS. Countless others
Weed Eatters Stihl VS. Black and decker

Quality cost more, plain and simple!
JMO.


I believe you meant to say Mercury, your spell check changed in to Yamaha. We know what you meant however.

Re: PROFESSIONAL BOAT HELP [Re: ETXfisher91] #13158332 05/18/19 01:12 PM
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In that price range find a good 20 foot Champion. Equip it with your electronic options and you will be happy.

For big water and the way you described your fishing requirements you either need a 20 foot Champion or 21 foot of something else.


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