looking45 Posted August 16, 2018 Posted August 16, 2018 Has anyone actually seen a 50th Anniversary Ranger Icon, other than pictures or online? I'm waiting for my local dealer to get one in the shop so I can check it out and find out exactly what is included on this boat to make it worth $100K Quote
crypt Posted August 16, 2018 Posted August 16, 2018 have seen one............I don't see 100 grand in my future for a boat. and no I can't wrap my brain around the price.it gives me a headache........ nice boat though. not worth 100k.... 1 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted August 17, 2018 Super User Posted August 17, 2018 23 hours ago, looking45 said: exactly what is included on this boat to make it worth $100K Absolutely nothing makes this boat worth $100k or most other boats worth what they're asking! 2 Quote
22RangerZ520R Posted August 17, 2018 Posted August 17, 2018 It's a nice boat, but I don't like the color of it. Mine wasn't far off that $100k price tag. The price of everything continues to go up, not come down... 1 Quote
38 Super Fan Posted August 17, 2018 Posted August 17, 2018 I wonder how much it actually costs to build one. Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 17, 2018 Super User Posted August 17, 2018 7 hours ago, 18RangerZ520L said: The price of everything continues to go up, not come down... Yeah but not that much! Rangers are good but over priced ? Quote
22RangerZ520R Posted August 17, 2018 Posted August 17, 2018 14 minutes ago, Catt said: Yeah but not that much! Rangers are good but over priced ? The prices are high, I agree. Rangers are what all other bass boats are compared to, just like all rods are compared to G. Loomis'. 3 hours ago, 38 Super Fan said: I wonder how much it actually costs to build one. Good question..... Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 17, 2018 Super User Posted August 17, 2018 1 hour ago, 18RangerZ520L said: Rangers are what all other bass boats are compared to, just like all rods are compared to G. Loomis Ugh nope! Bass Cat is everything Ranger is for a lot less money! 4 Quote
Logan S Posted August 17, 2018 Posted August 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, Catt said: Ugh nope! Bass Cat is everything Ranger is for a lot less money! It's rare that I disagree with Catt....But go price similar model Basscats and Rangers, price difference won't be as big as you might think. Basscats are one of the more expensive brands out there, I was recently shopping for a boat and priced them, I couldn't afford them. Brand wars never end well lol....But having said that, Skeeter or go home! On the topic of how expensive everything is...There are lots of more affordable options out there, but a 20' or 21' glass rig with a 250 and all the accessories is not going to be one of them. Aluminum or mid-sized glass boats are pretty affordable comparatively, at least in my opinion. 1 Quote
22RangerZ520R Posted August 17, 2018 Posted August 17, 2018 14 minutes ago, Catt said: Ugh nope! Bass Cat is everything Ranger is for a lot less money! LOL!!!! Yeah, ok. Ford vs Chevy thread You win..... 1 Quote
Troy85 Posted August 17, 2018 Posted August 17, 2018 I'm on Cabelas website, and I can see where I can just casually add the Ranger z521 to my cart for the price of $100,899. Quote
NE-KID Posted August 17, 2018 Posted August 17, 2018 I found this 2018 Ranger Z521L Icon bass boat 50 anniversary. Ranger Icon boat Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted August 17, 2018 Global Moderator Posted August 17, 2018 13 minutes ago, Troy1985s said: I'm on Cabelas website, and I can see where I can just casually add the Ranger z521 to my cart for the price of $100,899. Throw one in your cart for me and write me an IOU and I'll pay you back. ? 3 Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 17, 2018 Super User Posted August 17, 2018 17 minutes ago, 18RangerZ520L said: LOL!!!! Yeah, ok. Ford vs Chevy thread You win..... Name me one thing Ranger can do Bass Cat can not? Typical Ranger owner answer ? Quote
22RangerZ520R Posted August 17, 2018 Posted August 17, 2018 25 minutes ago, Catt said: Name me one thing Ranger can do Bass Cat can not? Typical Ranger owner answer ? 1. Hold it's resale value.... ? They both will get you out on the water... As will a Triton, Skeeter, and a two man plastic boat. Difference comes down to quality of materials used, resale value, warranty/company backing their product, patented designs (pultruded transom) etc etc. Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 17, 2018 Super User Posted August 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, 18RangerZ520L said: Difference comes down to quality of materials used, resale value, warranty/company backing their product, patented designs ( Bass Cat has all of that & more! I got a nephew that has a Z520C & a friend who has a Puma FTD. I'll take the Puma ? Quote
22RangerZ520R Posted August 18, 2018 Posted August 18, 2018 15 hours ago, Catt said: I'll take the Puma ? And I'll take the Ranger ? 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 18, 2018 Super User Posted August 18, 2018 1 hour ago, 18RangerZ520L said: And I'll take the Ranger ? And I'll meet ya down at the fishing hole! ? 1 Quote
Super User Log Catcher Posted August 18, 2018 Super User Posted August 18, 2018 Guess I will stay with my 20 tear old Bass Tracker. The only way I will ever be able to afford a Ranger or a Basscat is to win the lottery. Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted August 18, 2018 Posted August 18, 2018 17 hours ago, 18RangerZ520L said: LOL!!!! Yeah, ok. Ford vs Chevy thread You win..... People still drive Fords?? ? 2 Quote
Super User Log Catcher Posted August 18, 2018 Super User Posted August 18, 2018 1 minute ago, DINK WHISPERER said: People still drive Fords?? ? Yes people still drive Fords. They are needed to get the broke down Chevys off the road and to the repair shop. 1 Quote
Logan S Posted August 18, 2018 Posted August 18, 2018 Another thing to consider is how many more accessories we are throwing on bass boats now and the cost of these high-tech accessories. Even just 10 years ago the 'standard' accessories were just a fraction of what they are now. On the Icon I see the following for main accessories: Carbon16 3D: ~$5,000 Carbon12: ~$3,000 Ultrex 112 Link: ~$2,800 Hydraulic Jackplate: ~$2,000 Power Pole 8' Blades w/mounts (x2): ~$5,000 So you're looking at approximately $17,800 in retail costs for just those main electronics/accessories. Now throw in all the other odds and ends that come on the Icon (like stereo, digital gauges, extra console, etc, etc, etc) which will add up to a good amount on their own. Outboard's are also pretty dang expensive these days...250HP outboard run $20,000+. Tandem trailers are $6,000+....Probably more for the tricked out ones. In this example I'm laying out, you've got about $44,000 in costs BEFORE you even talk about the boat itself. As bass fishing has gone high-tech, the costs are going up. You obviously don't NEED all this stuff but when looking at modern top of the line 20' or 21' models with all the accessories you should't be too surprised at the prices given all the extra stuff put into them now. 2 Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted August 18, 2018 Posted August 18, 2018 11 minutes ago, Log Catcher said: Yes people still drive Fords. They are needed to get the broke down Chevys off the road and to the repair shop. And who tows the Fords, Dodge? ? 1 Quote
looking45 Posted August 18, 2018 Author Posted August 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Logan S said: Another thing to consider is how many more accessories we are throwing on bass boats now and the cost of these high-tech accessories. Even just 10 years ago the 'standard' accessories were just a fraction of what they are now. On the Icon I see the following for main accessories: Carbon16 3D: ~$5,000 Carbon12: ~$3,000 Ultrex 112 Link: ~$2,800 Hydraulic Jackplate: ~$2,000 Power Pole 8' Blades w/mounts (x2): ~$5,000 So you're looking at approximately $17,800 in retail costs for just those main electronics/accessories. Now throw in all the other odds and ends that come on the Icon (like stereo, digital gauges, extra console, etc, etc, etc) which will add up to a good amount on their own. Outboard's are also pretty dang expensive these days...250HP outboard run $20,000+. Tandem trailers are $6,000+....Probably more for the tricked out ones. In this example I'm laying out, you've got about $44,000 in costs BEFORE you even talk about the boat itself. As bass fishing has gone high-tech, the costs are going up. You obviously don't NEED all this stuff but when looking at modern top of the line 20' or 21' models with all the accessories you should't be too surprised at the prices given all the extra stuff put into them now. All of the above, plus the new more powerful graphs use a lot more energy and a lot of guys are adding an additional battery or two so they don't drain the starting battery. If you're using lithium batteries, there's up to another $5,000. There's lot of guys out there who can afford these boats or they wouldn't be selling them. Here's my biggest gripe. A guy has a $100K boat and a $65K truck and he complains about gas being too expensive. Quote
22RangerZ520R Posted August 18, 2018 Posted August 18, 2018 6 hours ago, Logan S said: Another thing to consider is how many more accessories we are throwing on bass boats now and the cost of these high-tech accessories. Even just 10 years ago the 'standard' accessories were just a fraction of what they are now. On the Icon I see the following for main accessories: Carbon16 3D: ~$5,000 Carbon12: ~$3,000 Ultrex 112 Link: ~$2,800 Hydraulic Jackplate: ~$2,000 Power Pole 8' Blades w/mounts (x2): ~$5,000 So you're looking at approximately $17,800 in retail costs for just those main electronics/accessories. Now throw in all the other odds and ends that come on the Icon (like stereo, digital gauges, extra console, etc, etc, etc) which will add up to a good amount on their own. Outboard's are also pretty dang expensive these days...250HP outboard run $20,000+. Tandem trailers are $6,000+....Probably more for the tricked out ones. In this example I'm laying out, you've got about $44,000 in costs BEFORE you even talk about the boat itself. As bass fishing has gone high-tech, the costs are going up. You obviously don't NEED all this stuff but when looking at modern top of the line 20' or 21' models with all the accessories you should't be too surprised at the prices given all the extra stuff put into them now. Yep. I have (2) Solix 15's, Ultrex 112, hydraulic jackplate, digital gauges, Humminbird 360, and the G2. Out of the $86k I paid for mine, $32k of it is in the items I just mentioned. So that leaves around $54k for the hull and trailer. 7 hours ago, Catt said: And I'll meet ya down at the fishing hole! ? 1 Quote
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