zip pow Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Looking at purchasing a new bass boat I've had triton and fisher both purchased used i'm going to keep the fisher for a dedicated Crappie fishing boat also for a back up basser. I've got about 45000 to spend can't quite get a 21' ranger for that any other brands y'all like for that money. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 12, 2012 Super User Posted January 12, 2012 Are you looking for a 21' boat, or a quality rig? Have you looked into Charger or Legend? Quote
zip pow Posted January 12, 2012 Author Posted January 12, 2012 As much quality as I can get for my money and as long and wide as I can get it. Haven't heard of charger boats seen a few legends but never riden in one I like the rod lockers. And tackle storage but curious bout the ride Quote
R520dvx Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 Why don't you look at a demo .... You should be able to get a great buy on one. I know of a Ranger Z522 ... yes 22 .... with new extended warrnaties and new titles in absolutely perfect condition for not much more than that .... already with over $6000 in Electronics Quote
zip pow Posted January 13, 2012 Author Posted January 13, 2012 Why don't you look at a demo .... You should be able to get a great buy on one. I know of a Ranger Z522 ... yes 22 .... with new extended warrnaties and new titles in absolutely perfect condition for not much more than that .... already with over $6000 in Electronics where is it at if it with in reasonable distance I would like that boat very much Quote
ctf58 Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 New or New to you? http://basscatowners.yuku.com/topic/19736/CA-PICS-2010-BassCat-Pantera-IV-Mercury-Pro-XS-200hp-29-500#.TxEGNfIkSCU $29,500 19'5 feet long 2010 Bass Cat Pantera IV with 2010 Mercury Optimax 200hp Pro XS. Immaculate condition, only used for 3 tournaments in 3 months - Not a scratch on her! This Boat is fully rigged and tournament ready. *70 Hours on motor / Comes with Mercury’s full service warranty until 07/2014. 1 Quote
Mike Geiger Posted January 17, 2012 Posted January 17, 2012 Hey, nothing for nothing , but if the BASS angler of the year can fish out of a Nitro that would be good enough for me... Quote
zip pow Posted January 18, 2012 Author Posted January 18, 2012 I've looked at them close to figuring it out Quote
james 14 Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 Hey, nothing for nothing , but if the BASS angler of the year can fish out of a Nitro that would be good enough for me... Well...just to be fair...I'm pretty sure KVD gets a new boat every year so longevity isn't high on his list of concerns. Not that I wouldn't mind a new Z9 myself. Quote
ilbassman67 Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 New or New to you? http://basscatowners...00#.TxEGNfIkSCU $29,500 19'5 feet long 2010 Bass Cat Pantera IV with 2010 Mercury Optimax 200hp Pro XS. Immaculate condition, only used for 3 tournaments in 3 months - Not a scratch on her! This Boat is fully rigged and tournament ready. *70 Hours on motor / Comes with Mercury’s full service warranty until 07/2014. I think you should take a serious look at Bass Cat...they also have LIFETIME TRANSFERABLE STRUCTURAL WARRANTY Quote
Hound_dog Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Look at a Phoenix Boat. Gary has been around the bass boat industry a long time and makes a good quality boat. My dad ran a Nitro for 8 years and never had a problem with it. He kept it well maintained. The motor had over a 1000hrs on it when he sold it. Quote
zip pow Posted January 26, 2012 Author Posted January 26, 2012 I believe I'm going with a stratos 201 found one with low hours and its only 28000 its a dealer demo deal Quote
weezy109 Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 What I have done in the past is find a really good hull without a motor or with a junk motor and just put a brand new motor on it. A hull is a hull. Buy an older gambler and throw a new motor on it, put whatever electronics you want on it and bang a 60,000 dollar boat for half the price. Quote
Phoenixowner Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 Definately check out a Phoenix. I run a 619 Pro with a 200 Merc Pro XS and absolutely love it! I decked it out with Humminbird 998c / 958c Foretrex 101, Power pole, upgraded everything, tandem trailer and still got it for ALOT less than i could get the BC Sabre FTD with the same options, plus its 19'8". I ran a Stratos all last year, not a bad boat either, handled well, but I can't say enough for Mark and the guys at Phoenix, the customer service is nothing short of awesome! Ride, handling, fishability, you can tell fishermen designed this boat! Good luck! Quote
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