Not sure if this is the right forum but here it goes. I am going to try to buy a boat in the fall of this year. I'm sure that people have their preference, but when you get into the upper end boats like Ranger, Triton, Bass Cat, Phoenix, and so forth. is there really any difference in the way they ride and performance. When you start talking about 20-50K, you really don't want to make a mistake and wind up with something your are not exactly happy with. The last boat I bought new was in 92 (a charger). I have not been any of the boats I listed above to form an opinion. Any advice would be welcome.

Thanks

YES! There are definitely differences in ride between the major brands.

Do not take anyone's word on here about what brand is best. Most people think what they have is the best. Be patient and ride in as many different brands of boats as you can. If you have to pay someone to take you out, it will be worth it because in the end it will help you make a wiser decision.

ride in as many boats as possible if you can before you buy one

Should have just asked Ford or Chevy

Just get a BassCat and don't worry about it.

thanks guys!

Hey Glock you left out Dodge...

Sit back and enjoy the ride you started with this question! :-)

This. I am bias with being a Nitro fan. I think they will give you the most boat for your money. Yes take your time, buy what you want. Cats, Rangers and others are excellent boats and it really comes down to what makes you happy. I have to say that some of the money you pay is what I written on the side of the boat. Cats and Rangers are a little more for the name, but they deserve it because they have worked hard to build up a reputation as the best boat and customer support. Just IMO.

i agree with KO bass attack. I have owned 3 skeeter 20 boats, 1 bass cat cougar, 1 triton 21 and the best built boat i ever had was the bass cat. I should have taken my friends advice and replaced the evenrude ficht motor (that was the prob) and i'd still be driving the boat. I bought a new tr-21 and have had it for 12 years now...still miss the kitty kat

Hmmm funny must be a reason.

Not only ride in as many boats, but more importantly DRIVE as many boats as you can. IMHO many of the boats handle only as good as the driver is. You can take whatever boat you think is the best, smoothest, driest, handling ride and put a poor driver behind the wheel and hate the ride.

Listen to this guy. Great advice.

Go drive all the boats you can stand, then go FLY a Gambler. I prefer non-cookie cutters. Not saying anything bad about Rangers, Skeeters, BB, or any other boat. Just don't want to look like everyone else. My G is a 93 with a 2001 motor. It flat out gets up and goes. Takes a while to learn how to fly and its a special experience every time. Check out BBCentral. Lots of deals to be had out there. Good luck.

I have owned skeeter, bass cat and phoenix boat's, and I personally think the phoenix has the best ride and fish ability out of any boat out there!! Drive as many as can, and make the decision based off of what u like!

Can't beat the nitro fx522. Sweet boat. Motor rude pro X's sho. Awesome combo.