View Poll Results: Who's making the best fiberglass bass boat these days?

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  • Ranger

    11 27.50%
  • Triton

    1 2.50%
  • Nitro

    2 5.00%
  • Phoenix

    9 22.50%
  • Bass Cat

    15 37.50%
  • Skeeter

    2 5.00%
  • Caymas

    1 2.50%
  • Falcon

    0 0%
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  1. #1
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    Who's making the best fiberglass boat these days?

    New boat owner. I just purchased a Ranger RT178 for me and the kids to fish from. I love it. Its smooth, wide, runs great. and fits in the garage. I grew up (51 now) always being told Ranger was the best so I always wanted one. But with the boat market the way it is these days, I'm curious:

    Who's making the best built, best warranty, best service, most reliable fiberglass boat these days? I know White River bought Ranger and Triton, but what about the other boats out there? What do ya'll like and why?

    Not looking to down ANYONE's boat, just curious what you guys think these days. Thanks!

    1. Ranger
    2. Triton
    3. Nitro
    4. Bass Cat
    5. Phoenix
    6. Skeeter
    7. Caymas
    8. Falcon

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    You don’t give enough choices. #1 BULLET....

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    Not listed. It is an Allison. After that the customs like Bullet, Stroker, etc, and BassCat.

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    Although very new in the business. Vexus is making a quick charge to the front for best built.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ifishinxs View Post
    Although very new in the business. Vexus is making a quick charge to the front for best built.
    They said that about Legend also !

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  7. Member slim's Avatar
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    I will still say Ranger. Go to a boat show this spring and crawl around them all. Ranger still has all the bases covered.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slim View Post
    I will still say Ranger. Go to a boat show this spring and crawl around them all. Ranger still has all the bases covered.
    +1

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    #9
    Obviously Bullet... Dan

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    Ranger because of attention to detail, such as reach in any compartment and you dont get cut by raw glass. At least that was the case with my 3.
    Vexus owner now.

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    Bullet!

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    #12
    The "best" boat is ALWAYS just a matter of a personal opinion.

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    Craig Williams - Zeeland , Mi '​97 Bass Cat Jaguar / Evinrude 225

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    Caymas or Falcon
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    Ranger....

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    - - - - BULLET - - - -

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    Vexus, Basscat, Phoenix and Ranger.

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    Caymas

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    BASSCAT

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    I am new to this Board. I’m looking to purchase a new Bass Boat soon but am perplexed. I’m told Ranger isn’t what it was since Bass Pro bought them and they are nothing more than a Nitro now. Phoenix is interesting too but I read fit and finish on them isn’t up to par and there are no Phoenix Dealers in Phoenix, Az believe it or not. I looked at a Caymas and it looks beautiful and well thought out but you here people complain about spider cracking and that who knows how long they will be in business. Skeeter has been around longer than any of them but you read about Live Well problems, finish problems, etc. Im not talking about one person here and there but chatter on a bunch of Boards and reviews.

    I don’t mind spending 85K on a Boat but it makes one wonder how long you can have a Bass Boat this expensive without a bunch of problems? In Arizona we have Ranger/Nitro Dealer, Bass Cat Dealer, Vexus/Caymas Dealer and a Skeeter Dealer. I’m coming here because I don’t want the opinion of someone that gets a new Boat or more every season as Im sure they are all just great for 1 year. Appreciate your comments. Thank you

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