Help in filling out my boat buying matrix.

[5-Dinks]

Can anyone in the know help me fill out the red question mark areas for each model? Not able to view each nor take a test ride at this time so those in the know could help. Thanks.

[Jim Dunn]

Your missing the Charger 210 Elite. It's a 5 across the board.

[Transom]

Man talk about ovethinking something.

[Fatshaft Merc]

Man talk about ovethinking something.

[kry29]

Charger and phoenix have the same trailer, just fyi and I wouldn't think nitro would be a 5 on the features list.
I only have experience with 3 of those boats. The skeeter and nitro will slide in high speed turns and the phoenix turns better than any boat I've seen or been in, it's always hooked up it seems. Rough water on those 3, phoenix will be at the top with the 210, the skeeter and nitro will have some slap just due to hull shape but both when propped right and drove right are not bad, but there is better.

[Murph44]

Also missing a TRITON 20 TRX

[Zoomworms]

Your list is not correct without BassCat.

[Trickyrick]

Someone is an engineer...

[Rangerdawg]

I think you have to weight differently depending on whether its objective or subjective....Ie can you have three boats all rated 5 for looks....does that mean you like the look of each equelly etc etc...that said Speed ratings s/b 5 for fastest likely phx....Ranger should have 5 for trailer, resale, handling, width at pedal and pole 3 for ride....Etc etc

[5-Dinks]

I think you have to weight differently depending on whether its objective or subjective....Ie can you have three boats all rated 5 for looks....does that mean you like the look of each equelly etc etc...that said Speed ratings s/b 5 for fastest likely phx....Ranger should have 5 for trailer, resale, handling, width at pedal and pole 3 for ride....Etc etc

Yes this is all subjective on my opinion and preferences for each. I can't physically test drive all of these at this point in time to determine how each rides in the rough stuff and overall performance, thus my asking of help from those that may have actually driven them. When time allows I will do my own test drives but until then this will help in me deciding which is a better fit for me. For instance in another thread I have learned the Skeeter FX21 has a better overall ride than the ZX250.

[Randy T]

How a boat rides and handle is too subjective and varies greatly as an opinion as well has much to do with the driver at the wheel. Honestly, only you can answer that question.

[Milehibird]

I promise I can make the ride quality of all of them a 0.

[berudd]

Man talk about ovethinking something.

That’s what I was thinking. Just go buy the one that makes you more excited to go fishing.

[Jim Dunn]

That’s what I was thinking. Just go buy the one that makes you more excited to go fishing.

And you look good wearing a jersey in paying cash.

[tmoney]

Here's a link to boat info on from the Phoenix board . http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=464768. It doesn't include specific details on the 20 PHX, but I can tell you that the top cap is taller, the hull is better for rough water and the front deck is wider than listed. The one thing I would add to your matrix is customer service. IMO (and, yes I may be biased) Phoenix has the best customer service around. No questions asked, new parts sent even when it's my fault, sometimes more than once :) I would HIGHLY consider this factor with this type of investment, and it's one of the many reasons I went with Phoenix.

[Sparky292]

Havent been in a charger but out of those boats for the rough water and handling, I thought the Phoenix was the best. Definitely the softest riding boat.

If money were no option thatd be the boat I would be in but since it is.... Im sticking with my nitro.

[Jim Dunn]

Here a little information from the sales brochure as standard items:

20'10" length
95" beam
Heated seats
Forward looking night vision camera
Front deck 43 sq ft
Rear deck 24 sq ft
Locker bar w/alarm front deck
50gal gas tank
2 40gal live wells
7" Lowrance Carbon w/total scan
Twin Merc Monitors
Padded front deck
10" manual jackplate

Options,to many to list here.

Deck size, 65" wide at seat hole
Deck size, 56" wide at pedal tray
Deck length from console to locator mount area 90"

[printman71]

Wow, that's too much like work!

[JHelms]

Here a little information from the sales brochure as standard items:

20'10" length
95" beam
Heated seats
Forward looking night vision camera
Front deck 43 sq ft
Rear deck 24 sq ft
Locker bar w/alarm front deck
50gal gas tank
2 40gal live wells
7" Lowrance Carbon w/total scan
Twin Merc Monitors
Padded front deck
10" manual jackplate

Options,to many to list here.

Deck size, 65" wide at seat hole
Deck size, 56" wide at pedal tray
Deck length from console to locator mount area 90"

Interesting. What boat?

[jarhead175]

Interesting. What boat?

charger 210 elite