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Speed
#7089583
01/25/12 04:27 AM
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JKR3
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Green Horn
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All things being equal what is the faster boat out of all bass boats. Assuming 20'+ length, 225hp or 250hp, not loaded down with tackle. I know Bullets are crazy fast but also crazy expensive. I'm looking at 2000 to 2007 models. I heard Bass Cats are pretty fast and Rangers are water logged. Everything else i've gotten mixed opions on. Thoughts?
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Re: Speed
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#7089596
01/25/12 04:31 AM
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 28,109
Uncle Zeek
aka "Mom"
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Fast enough to get you to the wreck?
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Re: Speed
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#7089845
01/25/12 06:20 AM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,533
Mark's Fence Repair
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I thought you were talking about Cedar Creek lake, I hear they have lots of speed out there, lol
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Re: Speed
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#7090197
01/25/12 01:28 PM
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Joined: Apr 2010
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barbarian
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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No right answer. There is a very small group that have the potential to get into the 80's comfortably, but almost everybody else in that category you mentioned will get into the 70's (might argue low 70's vs high 70's, but lots of variables involved). The only boats that may not are the ones that have a motor less than the max rating.
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Re: Speed
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#7090351
01/25/12 02:13 PM
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,068
Crawl
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Re: Speed
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#7090375
01/25/12 02:18 PM
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fouzman
Methuselah
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Methuselah
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Gamblers are now called "Sterling" and yes they are fast.
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Re: Speed
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#7090389
01/25/12 02:23 PM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 32,019
JustWingem
Gentleman Jack
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Gentleman Jack
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Stroker, Allison, Bullet are among the top. Rigging and set up play a big part of top end numbers.
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Re: Speed
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#7090458
01/25/12 02:39 PM
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 309
jwest
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Angler
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Re: Speed
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#7090839
01/25/12 03:51 PM
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JKR3
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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Bullet, Allison, Gambler are fast but they're hard to find around here and they cost to much. I'm curious how everyone would rank the more common boats. skeeter, champion, cobra, ranger, legend, nitro, blazer, triton, stratus, cajun, javelin, charger, bass cat and what ever else thats out there.
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Re: Speed
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#7091521
01/25/12 06:09 PM
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,365
Matt Wilson
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I have a 20' ranger with a 250 that I have had up to 74 mph with one man and a light load of gas. As well as 67 mph with 3 guys 2 full tanks and loaded with all my gear. Rangers are not as slow as everyone thinks.
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Re: Speed
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#7091575
01/25/12 06:19 PM
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Joined: Jun 2003
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HasBen
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I had a Bullet, now have an Allison, and might consider a Stroker for my next boat. Don't let anyone tell you that these boats are too expensive used. You can buy a very nice Bullet used for the same price, or lower, than a Ranger or BassCat. The Bullet I had was one of my favorite boats and there are lots of them out there for sale. I have driven several Gamblers and, though nice boats, would not put them in the same class speedwise with the other three. Good luck with your search.
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Re: Speed
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#7091843
01/25/12 07:15 PM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,415
Cloud Dancer
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I know Rangers are fast! Heck, my 22 year-old 363V with original XR4 Merc gets up to 61 mph GPS, with just me in it and all my gear/stuff. If I had a late model 520,..... 71 would be fast enough for me. Actually, I don't mind cruising at 41. I ain't trying to outrun nobody, just want a bigger boat for bigger rollers. Big water is scary.
Need to improve my LMB fishing, running out of time.
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Re: Speed
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#7091880
01/25/12 07:22 PM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 132
Bubba40
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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I had a 2006 Triton 20X with 225 Mercury. Top speed was 78 with just me and my gear, with 2 and full gear 73-74. Wish I still had it.
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