Ranger Boat Vs. Others

[blount8]

Hahaha Thanks for all the responses. Even the more questionable ones... The thread has definitely opened me up to looking at a Phoenix as well. I would say Basscat but there aren't many dealers at all in my area. I have really enjoyed my Triton but I have spoken to Forrest Wood on a couple different occasions and he is a great guy which makes me want to buy from him.

To answer some of your questions, I'm on the water fishing almost every single weekend whether it's a tournament or practicing for one so I need reliability and a warranty (Reason for selling Triton)

[Lape0019]

Well, Forrest hasn't owned Ranger in years so you won't have to worry about upsetting him.

[printman71]

Well, Forrest hasn't owned Ranger in years so you won't have to worry about upsetting him.

Sad to say, but he and the company seem to have divorced.

[slim]

Buy the Ranger. You will be happy. Post pics and good luck.

[blount8]

Sad to say, but he and the company seem to have divorced.

Does his son-in-law still run the manufacturing part?

[RonB59]

I don’t think there’s a dimes worth of deference between all the major boat manufacturers. They all make good boats these days. Your dealer should play a major factor in choosing brand as well, Ie. closeness, good service department, and trustworthy. Choose a boat who’s layout you really like and the graphics, you don’t want an ugly boat to you just because it’s supposed to be best at this and that. Have an open mind and choose the one you like. I was actually looking for a Triton when I bought my Ranger.
Good luck and happy hunting.

[GOTTA BIG SACK]

Pantera Classic

[KWH]

I would test drive before buying you may find some brands don't ride like people will lead you to believe.

[BBG Marine Electronics]

I would test drive before buying you may find some brands don't ride like people will lead you to believe.

Great advice.....

[printman71]

Does his son-in-law still run the manufacturing part?

He resigned a couple of years ago, and the rumor was he, and others, would be buying Legend. Johnny Morris (BPS) bought them and ended that paln.

[UglyBug]

Just traded my a Ranger for a Phoenix. Nothing wrong with it just wanted a change. But I have noticed that Ranger quality is in the decline from what I have seen.

[Talusmonkey]

Curious what the reliability proglem is and what is the problem with the warranty?

To answer some of your questions, I'm on the water fishing almost every single weekend whether it's a tournament or practicing for one so I need reliability and a warranty (Reason for selling Triton)

[dwoodfin]

All this talk about a boat being the best out there....all I know is that when I win the lottery, I WILL own a XB21 Allison!

[alli ss]

All this talk about a boat being the best out there....all I know is that when I win the lottery, I WILL own a XB21 Allison!

They dont sponsor enough dudes to be any good.

[Gnute]

Test ride test ride test ride. Looked at quite a few before buyin Phoenix 919. Just fit me and what I liked. Triton was nice, looked at buying another just 20 foot range. Likes the Phoenix layout, storage, ride and what it can me with stock compared to spending more
money upgrading. I was down to two at the end. Same day I rode a Phoenix and legend. And eended up with Phoenix. Can’t say it enough test ride. Good luck in your quest.

[Jb357]

All this talk about a boat being the best out there....all I know is that when I win the lottery, I WILL own a XB21 Allison!

I'd rather my lotto boat not have been hit with an ugly stick and be able to take a step or 2 to the side without falling off the front deck

[Bradley Lane]

I'd rather my lotto boat not have been hit with an ugly stick and be able to take a step or 2 to the side without falling off the front deck

That's funny

[dwoodfin]

Once again, to each his own...

I'd rather my lotto boat not have been hit with an ugly stick and be able to take a step or 2 to the side without falling off the front deck

[blount8]

Curious what the reliability proglem is and what is the problem with the warranty?

It runs out December of next year. So I want to buy something by the time it runs out.

[Talusmonkey]

So you are talking engine reliability and warranty? Makes sense.

It runs out December of next year. So I want to buy something by the time it runs out.