The new Z21 with a 250 Merc I rode in and drove last month was nice, as a matter of fact my buddy that bought it traded his nice Ranger for for it. He may go for another brand next time? Said that a comparable Ranger or Cat (he's owned more than one of both and a couple of Skeeters) was 17K more. There is NOT a perfect bass boat made, only thing is perfect for your budget and taste at that time.