Nitro, Falcon, Phoenix, or Skeeter for the Ride Quality and Bang for the Buck?

[Jenkins12]

I am in the beginning stages of searching for a new bass boat. I would like the most versatile vessel that will handle the widest array of conditions. I am considering the Nitro Z21, Falcon 215/F21TE, Phoenix 721/921, and the Skeeter FXR21 (but am open to others). The ultimatum from my wife is essentially buy once, cry once...this includes all options considered at the time of purchase (meaning not to be upgraded with ANYTHING in the foreseeable future). Budget is a hard $75k. Thanks for your passionate input/recommendations/advice in advance!!

[Schultz]

Being a diehard Ranger guy, I would recommend looking for a well cared for Z520 or Z521 that is a couple years old but all tricked out.

[Big J Mac]

Z520 or a Phoinex 921.

[Mark Perry]

The Skeeter FXR is getting rave reviews for its ride. Some guys locally are pumped about them. They are gone as soon as they hit the sales floor here.

[RonCat]

Team BassCat will step in shortly in force and tell you a Puma and Cougar fit the bill. Yes, I am a BassCat fan!

[MCIPinkie]

They are all fantastic boats. They all cost too much. You need to look at what best suits you, and your type of fishing.

For 75K, you should be able find almost anything you want. Certainly if you can look at a "last years" boat.

There is no short cut. You won't find what you want typing on the computer.

I'm a Skeeter driver, have friends in Rangers, Phoenix's, Triton's, Nitro's. There is something to like, and dislike about every one of them.

If was shopping, I would add Bass Cat to that list.

[ohsnags]

I am in the beginning stages of searching for a new bass boat. I would like the most versatile vessel that will handle the widest array of conditions. I am considering the Nitro Z21, Falcon 215/F21TE, Phoenix 721/921, and the Skeeter FXR21 (but am open to others). The ultimatum from my wife is essentially buy once, cry once...this includes all options considered at the time of purchase (meaning not to be upgraded with ANYTHING in the foreseeable future). Budget is a hard $75k. Thanks for your passionate input/recommendations/advice in advance!!

May want to put Charger 210 elite in the mix

[jakekups88]

Ranger Z520 or 521 and the Phoenix PHX 21

[ssbassman]

Phoenix 21 elite would be my first choice then the new Skeeter fxr. I have a basscat eyra right now and the build is second to none along withe the speed and handling! Just don't like the front deck space or storage!

[mactlman]

loaded falcon and plenty of funds left over for full

[Tico]

Not much has changed since the same post question last week and the week before that and the week before that one and so on....different poster but same question

[KenZ119]

Can't go wrong with the Ranger ride, but the Charger 210 (Champion Hull) is a very nice riding boat. Have two friends with them and they ride very smooth in rough water.

[duncankopprichardson]

My last little club tournament on southern Lake Michigan in rough water had the three ranger Owner’s putting rain gear on for the spray before leaving the dock while my buddy and I left in shorts and a t shirt in a Phoenix 921.

[greg88]

I have road in phoenix,ranger and nitro as a co angler the best ride is a Basscat the cougar deal would save you some major coin i couldn't be happier with the ride at loz one of the roughest lakes for weekend fishing the fish ability is very good also ride in as many as you can.

[kry29]

Phoenix 921 elite, charger 210, I would have to consider the fxr too because they just look bad @$$ and if the ride is good they will be a hit for sure. The 921 elite is what I would consider the best boat on out right now. Ofcourse it's all personal preference

[USMC2112]

Not much has changed since the same post question last week and the week before that and the week before that one and so on....different poster but same question

Not true. Most of those posts only want to spend $20,000.

[Jenkins12]

I love the look of the Skeeter but was really considering powering my new boat with the new Mercury 250 V8 TM!!

[TritonJT]

921 Elite Phoenix

[BMCD]

Might be easier to ask what boats out of that group don't meet your requirements. They all accomplish the same thing I would they they all can handle the conditions. It just comes down to personal opinions.

[LewStulePH.D.]

What brand does the most trustworthy mechanic in Your area work on?