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Rough Water Boat Question #3246221 03/18/09 05:57 PM
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It's gettin to that point where I should finally take the plunge and get a boat. I've been looking around, and I've seen some pretty good deals lately. However, I wanted to get ya'lls opinion on what some of the best rough water bass boat models are, from years 1995-2002. If I didn't have to get a new truck, I'd just go get a Ranger z520 (which i heard are amazing). Thanks for the info!

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Re: Rogh Water Boat Question [Re: sketch] #3246341 03/18/09 06:25 PM
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Basscat and Champion are good.


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I have a Ranger 522 and it will handle as much rough water as you can take.

Re: Rogh Water Boat Question [Re: Dwight] #3246518 03/18/09 07:06 PM
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Champ or Bass Cat

Re: Rogh Water Boat Question [Re: Manchu] #3246762 03/18/09 08:15 PM
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I vote for the Champion, never been in a basscat.

Re: Rogh Water Boat Question [Re: scottsvault] #3247502 03/19/09 12:43 AM
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champion first, bass cat second, all others way back there when it comes to rough water ride. I think my 82 18'8" champion has a better rough water ride than most 20 ft.


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Re: Rogh Water Boat Question [Re: hopalong] #3248089 03/19/09 02:44 AM
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just sold my 87 champ , amd miss it already..
fished two days in my "new boat " and it aint the same ride "



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Re: Rogh Water Boat Question [Re: heybaylor] #3248175 03/19/09 02:57 AM
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I run a Champion and my best friend has a Bass Cat. Those are the 2 driest most comfortable rides I have ever had on the water and that is why we bought them.

Re: Rogh Water Boat Question [Re: Dayne] #3248198 03/19/09 03:00 AM
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ive been in most and the 2 best rides in my opinion are champion and charger

Re: Rogh Water Boat Question [Re: stick steering] #3248291 03/19/09 03:19 AM
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My 20ft skeeter is far better than 18ft bass boats I have had or ridden in!! laugh


Re: Rogh Water Boat Question [Re: WhataBass] #3249035 03/19/09 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted By: WhataBass
My 20ft skeeter is far better than 18ft bass boats I have had or ridden in!! laugh
your welcome in my little champion anytime, texoma, 4-5' rollers, wave top to wave top.


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Re: Rogh Water Boat Question [Re: hopalong] #3249078 03/19/09 01:14 PM
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Now see, here's the kicker... Haven't been in a champion yet!! laugh

But Choke and Amistad get stupid scary too and I have been high and dry next to my buds nitro!!


Re: Rogh Water Boat Question [Re: WhataBass] #3249268 03/19/09 01:59 PM
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+1 on bcb or a champ

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Plenty of deck space...I don't think the fish really care what you fish out of, but this will handle the rough water, just fine...grin

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