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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: BassAttack1225]
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05/18/22 07:32 PM
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TxFisherman03
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I traded in my 2007 Z21 Ranger , for a new Caymas CX21 PRO, Merc. 4 Stroke.
Byron
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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: BassAttack1225]
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05/18/22 07:42 PM
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BThomas
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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: Topwater2]
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05/18/22 07:47 PM
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Walls
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Here's the deal... Dad's got a 1972 Ranger, stick steering, with the original Johnson 65 on it. And miraculously hasn't missed a beat and that johnson has fired up every single time. It needs some slight fiberglass work, but still runs. If we had a penny for how many fish thats been caught outta that boat. With all that typed.. we want him to have an upgrade. A brand new boat, or year old... He obviously wants a Ranger, but we've heard Johnny Morris's Ranger is not Forrest Wood's Ranger. We've also heard many bad reviews on the Mercury Fourstroke especially compared to the SHO. So perfect world? A Ranger with a SHO... I've learned thats tough to find. So... what should we buy? What would y'all buy? I got an old school dad, and given his experience, he's a Ranger man. Thank you so much for the input and opinions. In the boat section there's 2017 Ranger with low hours, all set up and ready to fish. OP is from January 2021.
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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: BassKarma]
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05/18/22 08:14 PM
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McLovin’
TFF Team Angler
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Ranger is still the benchmark of all bass boats. If I was able I would go Vexus without the side emblem and hand rails and I would stick a 300r on the azz end. LOL…right……Has weed been legalized in Texas???
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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: BassAttack1225]
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05/18/22 09:38 PM
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Posts: 167
KYBluefan
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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If money was no object I'd get a Ballistic .223 with a SHO.
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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: BassAttack1225]
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05/18/22 10:20 PM
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ogles824 (aka Lakewaydr50)
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I'd do what I just did on my recent purchase of a used Skeeter, I'd buy the deal. I'd look for a boat certificate or a tournament won boat and as long as it wasn't a Nitro and I kind of halfway liked what I found I'd roll with it. I looked at and rode in a lot of boats before I bought this one and except for the 520 Ranger; on a whole 'nother level, I rode in they were all about the same. The other thing I noticed is console seating can be drastically different from boat to boat. Because I'm all legs, some boats had my knees literally in the dash and some I had plenty of leg room.
2012 ZX200 Skeeter 2012 Yamaha 200 SHO Isaiah 40:31 "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Proud student of the Pro Staffer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzwF72B2F2w&t=14s
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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: BassAttack1225]
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05/19/22 12:21 AM
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ezbassin
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That is easy. It would be a Caymas. Hands down.
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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: Ranger1]
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05/19/22 11:35 AM
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Happykamper
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I guess my answer would be this one since I got it a couple of days ago She is purdy
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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: Bass Buster1]
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05/19/22 01:07 PM
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avid_basser
TFF Celebrity
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If I were to buy a new boat tomorrow, oh and money was no concern, these would be in the running:
Nitro Z21 XL Phoenix 21PHX Bass Cat Jaguar Skeeter FXR21 Apex Ranger Z521R
That is a good list, about where I am at. Because of price for the package deal(not Apex for me), I am leaning Skeeter whenever I decide to pull the trigger. I love the new Bass Cat all except for of all things, the clear grab handle thing that looks so cheap. Dumbest thing but is bothers me! Yeah that Bass Cat oh sh$t handle is a tad annoying and takes away from the look. But it does have a purpose for the passenger that's never been in one.
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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: BassAttack1225]
#14371900
05/19/22 01:26 PM
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Bass98
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I’d get a progator as long as they’re still made…very very tough boats. Past that I’d go Charger, Basscat or Blazer.
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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: BassAttack1225]
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05/19/22 05:36 PM
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Posts: 983
BrockstaRama
Pro Angler
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Vexus or caymus. I talk to alot of Co's about the boats they have fished in and these 2 seem to be the best experience for them. Besides my z20 anyways but I know how to drive in rough stuff so whatever
When I am not fishing I am thinking about fishing. And mostly what I should have done differently my last trip! #Brockstarama
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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: 1bas]
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06/13/22 10:21 PM
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ezbassin
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[quote=1bas]If I were buying new tomorrow, I would be looking @ Caymus, BassCat and Pheonix.
These would be my top three choices.
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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: Happykamper]
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06/13/22 10:22 PM
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ezbassin
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I guess my answer would be this one since I got it a couple of days ago She is purdy Great looking boat.
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Re: If you were going to be a new boat tomorrow!
[Re: BassAttack1225]
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06/13/22 10:43 PM
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hopalong
Pescador Loco
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Pescador Loco
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bass cat hybrid 203, about the same colors as my chanpion. sho with nizpro supercharger (if we are gonna get real stupit) and about 500hp on a hybrid. LET'S FISH!
Last edited by hopalong; 06/13/22 10:43 PM.
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