New Bass Boat Prices.....Yikes!!!

[21TritonX]

I haven't looked at new boat prices in a while....I was just curious and Yikes!!! How in the world can you pay for a new boat and how do you justify the cost?...just sayin'

[pantherdad]

I can’t justify the electronics much less the boat.

[Cx21 Pro]

Because I wanted one and can afford it, what’s the issue?

[mxmike]

Well... if you want to look/fish like a Pro, then you have to pony up the $$$$

[JER-1 BIG BASS]

Can catch just as many outa 14 foot tin rig with a 9.9 on it.
might not get there as fast, and might not be the show off, / look what I Got //
Takes all kinds

[06 SB]

A lot of people can if they were smart or lucky with their money. Some bought a house for cheap then the area exploded. Others had some type of collection, whether that be old cars, baseball cards, Hot Wheels, etc and made a killing and now want to buy a new boat. It has nothing to do with “looking like a pro.” I bought a new boat but it was a 19’8” with a 225HP. No pro uses that type of boat. I wanted that boat…and can afford it.

[printman71]

To the OP, you are preaching to the choir....
Pricing is out of control.

[Cx21 Pro]

To the OP, you are preaching to the choir....
Pricing is out of control.

On everything, not just boats.

[dean c]

There’s still a bass boat in every price range. Y’all just like to bitch.

[dean c]

A lot of people can if they were smart or lucky with their money. Some bought a house for cheap then the area exploded. Others had some type of collection, whether that be old cars, baseball cards, Hot Wheels, etc and made a killing and now want to buy a new boat. It has nothing to do with “looking like a pro.” I bought a new boat but it was a 19’8” with a 225HP. No pro uses that type of boat. I wanted that boat…and can afford it.

You WN guys are rolling in $… I LUV it.

[MengRanger]

The market for pay raises is the best I have ever seen! My bump is a lot higher than inflation!!!

[Hoot]

Well... if you want to look/fish like a Pro, then you have to pony up the $$$$

Heck Yes everybody knows that as you can slap all the power poles, graphs and accessories you want on an undersized under powered rig and it won’t fool anyone.

[mossie3]

If you have $2 mil or more in savings/retirement, own a business, or have a household income of $200k, with everything paid for, a new bass boat is affordable even if they are $80K. You could stay in a new boat every year for $20K. I'd say there's several around here that meets that profile.

[acesover]

If you think bass boats are expensive, look at flats boats like Hells Bay, almost as much as a bass boat , but a lot less boat. Even some of the older boats are going for 20-30 grand for nothing more than a skiff with a 90hp. Take a look at this one for example,,,https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2018...ional-8001947/

[ThomasD]

If you think bass boats are expensive, look at flats boats like Hells Bay, almost as much as a bass boat , but a lot less boat. Even some of the older boats are going for 20-30 grand for nothing more than a skiff with a 90hp. Take a look at this one for example,,,https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2018...ional-8001947/

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Just got back from taking a guided fishing trip when I was in South Padre Island. The guides boat was a '22 model Shallow Sport 24 sport. Base price with no options is $92k not including trailer. Makes bass boats look like chump change.

[basscat21]

Well it beats being Co angler in a BFL....and being front ended.

[06 SB]

You WN guys are rolling in $… I LUV it.

I feel I am a lucky guy vs smart guy. We do want people to think that! Some guys work their butt off and own all kinds of toys. I generally just fly my line and enjoy the days off.

[Mcjenson]

There’s still a bass boat in every price range. Y’all just like to bitch.

Exactly. Plenty of decent deals for brand new 18-19 foot boats with decent options. Sure, the 20-21 foot boat loaded up is expensive, but it’s mostly electronics and add ons that drive the prices.

[dean c]

I feel I am a lucky guy vs smart guy. We do want people to think that! Some guys work their butt off and own all kinds of toys. I generally just fly my line and enjoy the days off.

I couldn’t agree more…I’ve been sitting around for 5 days watching the premium pay stuff come into open time, it’s tempting…but home time is so precious.

[local16]

Well it beats being Co angler in a BFL....and being front ended.

Lol