Legend Boats

[CBedo]

Anyone have any opinions on the Legend bass boats?  I saw one that had a sweet paint job, and crawling around in it, it looked pretty well laid out.  I hear that they will have a 19 footer rated at 225 this fall with some changes to the design to make it even better.

I'm buying a boat sometime before the end of the year, and this one's in the running.

[chicobass]

HAVE YOU LOOKED AT ANY RANGER'S ?

[CBedo]

Yes, I've looked at Rangers. In fact, the Ranger Z is probably the boat that is leading the hunt in my mind. But I'm looking for info on the Legend, because this one is on the list as well right now.

[FlyRod]

Not really much help, I realize, but from all accounts you get one heck of a well designed, well equipped, and beautifully made boat when you purchase a Legend.

Some might point out the high resale value of a carefully maintained Ranger but, if you plan to keep your new rig for several years, take good care of the Legend, and have paid less for it to begin with,  the growing reputation of the brand will possibly narrow any gap in resale value.

IF the boat fits you; IF the price v. features is in balance; IF a fair test ride is a positive one; IF the Legend somehow "calls" to you, then your choice is clear. (BTW, be sure to stop the boat during the test drive and make or simulate a few casts, both seated and standing, from both bow and stern. If the boat feels safely stable under you, then you have a winner.)

The relative newness of the brand, so well as the absolutely gorgeous look of a Legend, will assure you of an admiring public at every fuel stop and at the ramp. Further, rumor has it that the Legend is a faster boat than a comparable Ranger, for any given horsepower, if that matters.

Just my .03 (inflation, y'know?) worth.

F.Rod