Boat choice question.

[MMyles]

Wow.....$21,000 in options! My first new Ranger was a 390v w/200hp and it was just less than the options on your boat.....and the guy who bought it from me still fishes it today.....

My options were about the same, but I did get just about every option available.

M

[grandbassslayer]

The price you are paying seems waaay too much, but its what you want. Nice boat, enjoy!

[nojretlas]

The price you are paying seems waaay too much, but its what you want. Nice boat, enjoy!

Way too much compared to what?
I don't understand.

[TritonTRXV8]

Yep....adds up quicker than you think, especially when you don't actually have to pay for it yet.

Here are the big ticket items.
Touring Pack-$1000
ProXS- $2000
Electronics- $6400
Ghost- $2000
Powerpoles- $4900
Tandem- $2100
17" wheels- $1200
Hydraulic w/gauge- $1100
Bunch of other little crap- $$

You wont be disappointed with the boats size i know im not with my Triton. With the 200 it is very quick and nimble but still lots of room. The options add up fast especially if you have them do everything but for some that is better for them. Myself i bought the boat without graphs and saved alot of money because i knew i could get them at a better price. I didnt do any anchors but did everything else on your list just helix 10s which were $4000 instead of your $6400. Mine was $51,000 out the door without graphs. I got Tandem trailer pro xs with atlas jp and ultrex. My tandem option was $1100 but no fiberglass fenders and i got the wheels i wanted myself and sold my stockers so that was only $400 out of pocket. After everything including all the small stuff i added my 18trx was about $58000 total. If you are getting the boat you want and its rigged how you want thats what matters.

[nojretlas]

You wont be disappointed with the boats size i know im not with my Triton. With the 200 it is very quick and nimble but still lots of room. The options add up fast especially if you have them do everything but for some that is better for them. Myself i bought the boat without graphs and saved alot of money because i knew i could get them at a better price. I didnt do any anchors but did everything else on your list just helix 10s which were $4000 instead of your $6400. Mine was $51,000 out the door without graphs. I got Tandem trailer pro xs with atlas jp and ultrex. My tandem option was $1100 but no fiberglass fenders and i got the wheels i wanted myself and sold my stockers so that was only $400 out of pocket. After everything including all the small stuff i added my 18trx was about $58000 total. If you are getting the boat you want and its rigged how you want thats what matters.

I thought about doing the graphs myself but I figure if I am going brand new....I want to bring it home and go right to the lake!
Crazy how much these boats are....my issue was I had a Ranger and loved it, set out to buy a Basscat and went to the dealer and did not like it or the Phoenix.

[BMCD]

$4900 for power poles, I bet u could save $1000 by doing it yourself. Its a 4-5 hour job max. Curious on the up charge for the ProXs, what is the standard engine? Your ghost Exchange $ is good unless it had an ultrex on it already.

[nojretlas]

$4900 for power poles, I bet u could save $1000 by doing it yourself. Its a 4-5 hour job max. Curious on the up charge for the ProXs, what is the standard engine? Your ghost Exchange $ is good unless it had an ultrex on it already.

I put poles on my last boat....PITA plus I don't have an engine hoist to get the brackets on.
Standard is Mercury 200 L FourStroke, 80 Fortrex is standard.

[Dave A]

Enjoy your new boat, but i would have kept your old one.

[nojretlas]

Enjoy your new boat, but i would have kept your old one.

Yeah....it was a poor judgement that will cost me some $$$$$$$

[Redngoo]

6 yrs ago i was in your footstep. I was in the market replacing my boat. Only difference was i was shopping 1 to 2 yr old rigs. I am brand loyal. My issue was size of boat as well. Everyone kept saying buy a 20ft. I look at lots! Run across a good deal on a 19ft. Well i purchased it. No regrets! Plenty big plenty fast just fits my style. Everyone has there opinions. Im like some of the others. When the waiting is over ENJOY YOUR RIG!

[white gambler]

Enjoy your new boat, but i would have kept your old one.

^^^Different strokes for different folks is as kindly I can comment on this persons response.

Enjoy your new rig nojretlas!! The waiting is the worst part. Hopefully it goes by quick.

[jarhead175]

I wouldn't even look around. Ballistic 223 w/250 6" manual plate, trolling motor, and batteries for 67k.

[Dave A]

^^^Different strokes for different folks is as kindly I can comment on this persons response.

Enjoy your new rig nojretlas!! The waiting is the worst part. Hopefully it goes by quick.

Thanks for being so kind, as you can read i wished him well on his new boat.

[white gambler]

You did Wish him well up front. Only then ended with raining on the guys parade by your closing comment about keeping his old one.

[Dave A]

You did Wish him well up front. Only then ended with raining on the guys parade by your closing comment about keeping his old one.

Read his reply, he doesn't seem to be upset so why should you.

[white gambler]

I did. He took it like a champ for sure and chose to politely ignore your last comment.
Because I despise jealousy and can smell it a mile away. To much time on my hands today as well. Good day sir.

[Dave A]

I did. He took it like a champ for sure and chose to politely ignore your last comment.
Because I despise jealousy and can smell it a mile away. To much time on my hands today as well. Good day sir.

You are so wrong, i agree good bye.

[TritonTRXV8]

I put poles on my last boat....PITA plus I don't have an engine hoist to get the brackets on.
Standard is Mercury 200 L FourStroke, 80 Fortrex is standard.

You dont need to lift the motor to add poles with the correct brackets. With a jack plate the brackets bolt on the side.

[nojretlas]

You dont need to lift the motor to add poles with the correct brackets. With a jack plate the brackets bolt on the side.

Got ya....good to know.
I think my last brackets were between the boat and the jackplate.

[TritonTRXV8]

Got ya....good to know.
I think my last brackets were between the boat and the jackplate.

Yea the sandwhich bracket is not recommended by Mercury Marine. Its been discussed onnthe merc forums before. Most jack plates are even pre drilled for the brackets my atlas is.