Anyone have any experience with both of these boats? There are things that I like about both. Based on the factory tour videos, it looks like Caymas puts together a better hull. Tell me what you like and don't like. This is a decision that I will be living with for the next 10 years.
Rode in both looked at both...own a F205 Falcon and love it. I will say this I don't think you will go wrong either way. I will also say I dont work on my falcon much at all. Fit and workmanship is top notch. I also very much love the room in the battery compartment of the falcon. Its well thought out.
I've never ridden in either, but crawled all over, and in, each at boat shows and such. I think the Caymas is a half notch above the Falcon with build quality.
On a 1-10 scale, I rate the Falcon a 7.5, and a Caymas an 8.
I had a Falcon Predator and absolutely loved it. Great rough water ride, fast enough for most, great people at the factory. I test dove the CX20 and it too was a very nice boat. The width of the front deck and rough water ride combined with my preference for the aesthetic appeal of the Predator is what motivated me to buy one.
I owned an F205, I wont own another Falcon. Ride is great so is performance the boat just had so many issues it drove me nuts. Do your research like you are doing now, read the warranties front to back and make sure you understand what is covered and for how long.
Here's one thing that is on my mind. I watched the plant tour videos at both production facilities. My professional background is work place safety. I didn't see anyone at the Falcon plant wearing safety glasses and only a few were wearing respiratory protection. I saw a few other OSHA violations in the Falcon videos. At the Caymas plant it looked like 100% compliance. So the question arises, if a company is slacking on safety and enforcing safety regulations, what else are they cutting corners on? I wish I had to time to go personally tour both plants and see things first hand.
Walk in either plant unannounced, and get back with us.Originally Posted by basssj
Tough, both are nice boats.
I think the Falcon is a touch down from Caymas in build quality. However, I also think they are priced this way too. I like some of Falcon's innovation. Caymas is pretty simple. My choice would come down to dealer support for either or. Who is closest and who is best.
Get out on the water in both, usually that makes the choice clear for an individual. Should be able to pick up a great deal on a Caymas right now. I think Falcon naturally is priced well too.
I don't have a ton of experience with either, but man Caymas makes a fantastic looking boat imo. Between the two I'd go caymas all day.
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Is Caymas the boat company owned by Earl Bentz that started Stratos and Triton?
yes and yes and javelin and 1-2 others
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Curious, what issues did you have with the Falcon?
My son also owns a F205, hasn’t had a bit of trouble.
I'm sure they are both fine boats, so I would go with the one that offers the best local dealer support. One other observation - Falcon is a smaller company started by the people that owned BumbleBee bass boats and Caymas is a much larger company started by Earl Bentz who started and ran other big brands like Stratos and Triton before selling them. I would be curious about the long-term ownership and direction of both companies as it could affect customer service etc.
Of the two you mentioned I’d go Caymas. Don’t sleep on the Triton 20 and 21 XP’s though. They are great.
Also inquire on who the guys are who are building Falcons. They are no rookies to the boat business. They have had their hands in several brands from the past. Some mentioned above.
I have a Triton so no real bias other than I live not too far from Falcon plant. I have been inside. It is clean as can be. They are on top of their game. And yes, you can show up unannounced and get a tour 4 out of 5 times.
the new 21xp is one of the best deals going currently on a 21 footer!1
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2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
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ASE/GM Master tech before tools
In that case it would b Caymas.
You sure it's Falcon and not Phoenix that came from the Bumble Bee background?
I've rode in both and for the ride the falcon but as for looks caymas
One of the Falcon owner's father was Charlie Waller who started Bumble Bee. Phoenix bought the remnants of Bumble Bee at auction.
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