Having second thoughts

[john721]

None will be wide enough if you drink a lot while fishing

[XChris1632X]

I owNed a TR196 before selling it to get a 721 and have had no issues with deck space. I'm 6'3" and wear size 13s. Yesterday I went out with 2 of my buddies and for most of the day we all 3 fished out of the front deck. Check out facebook.com/crossroadoutdoors if you want reference. Absolutely love the 721!!

Did it seem smaller or bigger than the 196?

[HTC33]

I personally think you will be fine with a 721. However, it’s not the boat for you if you are looking for a wide front deck. I was going to go with a 721, but ended up with a 921 because my other boat is a s520, so I was used to a wide front deck. The 921 isn’t as wide as the z520, but it’s much Closer than the 721.
Mall that being said, go stand in the 721 with a few rods on each side. I bet there’s plenty of room for you to be comfy.

[XChris1632X]

I just wanted to clarify that the boats used at MLF events are the 618. I agree with everyone else as I own a 721, am a bigger guy with size 13 shoes and no space issues but wanted to make sure you knew what they were running on the show.

Yeah I knew that but it looks like the 618 and the 721 aren't much different as far as width.

[Tom Edwards]

721

width at the front cleat - 64"


618

width at the cleat - 62"




read here;

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=464768

[XChris1632X]

721

width at the front cleat - 64"


618

width at the cleat - 62"




read here;

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=464768

I saw that. 2" more isn't enough difference to consider much different.

[XChris1632X]

I did measure my Triton again and was surprised. The 721 is wider in every place except for at the trolling motor pedal. Which I like for casting clearance.

I guess big front deck is relative. It was huge for me coming from a aluminum and big for boats in that era. Not really huge considered to today's boats. I'm back on board! Now to decide if it is worth the extra width for the 920. I didn't really want a 21' boat as I like the backwaters too. The 920 sounds perfect but the price doesnt.

[Jeff from Iowa]

I did measure my Triton again and was surprised. The 721 is wider in every place except for at the trolling motor pedal. Which I like for casting clearance.

I guess big front deck is relative. It was huge for me coming from a aluminum and big for boats in that era. Not really huge considered to today's boats. I'm back on board! Now to decide if it is worth the extra width for the 920. I didn't really want a 21' boat as I like the backwaters too. The 920 sounds perfect but the price doesnt.

I got a 920 and want a 921 now 6 months later

[naredman]

None will be wide enough if you drink a lot while fishing

Definitely bigger. I have no regrets making the upgrade.

[Zxcvbnm]

I did measure my Triton again and was surprised. The 721 is wider in every place except for at the trolling motor pedal. Which I like for casting clearance.

I guess big front deck is relative. It was huge for me coming from a aluminum and big for boats in that era. Not really huge considered to today's boats. I'm back on board! Now to decide if it is worth the extra width for the 920. I didn't really want a 21' boat as I like the backwaters too. The 920 sounds perfect but the price doesnt.

Have you looked at the 919? It’s 19’8” with a 96” beam. That will be wider and longer than your 196 and less money then a 920 or 721 but just as fast touching 80mph when properly set up.

[Ray Co. Hank]

721

width at the front cleat - 64"


618

width at the cleat - 62"




read here;

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=464768

...and those measurements are the '09-'16 model. The '17 and up are an inch or 2 wider at that point.

[hogbronzeback]

'17 and newer 721 is 67 1/2 at the cleats.

[Tom Edwards]

Looks like someone needs to update that page.

Maybe "Early models" & "Late models"

Or "2016 and earlier" and "2017 and later"

[GBhoss]

I came out of a TR19 into a 920 and have never looked back. I usually have 8-10 rods on the front deck at any time and have not stepped on one yet. Wish I could have said that for the TR19.

[knopf]

Wish Phoenix would go the wider body styles like Ranger, Nitro, Legend, and Falcon.

[Ozark Phoenix]

Wish Phoenix would go the wider body styles like Ranger, Nitro, Legend, and Falcon.

The 900 series have a 96” beam and a wide nose. How much room do we need to catch fish?

[txbass1]

The 900 series have a 96” beam and a wide nose. How much room do we need to catch fish?

[TritonJT]

You go as wide as you want up front, but the ride will suffer.

[Phoenix 921]

The 921 has a 96" beam with the front deck being very wide. I think it has one if not the best ride of any bass boat for a soft landing when hitting waves. just my .02

[Jeff from Iowa]

The 900 series have a 96” beam and a wide nose. How much room do we need to catch fish?

We always need just a few inches more than we have....