I'm looking for a new to me boat. I owned a Z9 for ten years. It flat out beat me up in rough water. I've rode in a Phoenix 721 and it handles rough water much better. Any input you have about a Falcon's ride compared to a Phoenix, or just personal experience about a Falcon in rough water would be much appreciated. I'm on the fence about buying either a Falcon or Phoenix. Phoenix prices are just out of control.
did you ask in the phoenix and falcon areas also. both ride very well from what I have heard and read also
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I have A Falcon F195 I came out of A ranger Z119C that was the worst riding boat ever made in any chop IMO. My dad has A Phoenix 20 PHX and his boat is much wider than my boat and stays drier on rides than mine. My boat a foot shorter handles its own in comparison on the ride to his 80K boat. I got mine in 2021 for 50K and my speed is only 3 to 4 MPH slower. pheonix and Falcon have a very similar hull and A similar ride. I will say stay away from the Llebroc catagory 1 seats on falcons you cant touch them with out them breaking the hole in the head rest. They fixed it one time and it broke the exact same way. The new seats on the Falcon have been updated and look much more secure. Im sure they knew these seats were junk from the complaints I know of 3 peoples that have broken. I was going to get a pheonix but the 6-8 week wait got me I found a Falcon on A lot that was priced matched that sold me. Love my Falcon almost 3 yrs in and only the seats have been an issue.
I have a little seat time in Falcon and quite a bit in my 921 Elite. Both have a good ride in my experience.
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