What's The Most Popular Bass Boat? Triton, Skeeter, Ranger, Nitro, Other? 2024
tcbass reply :
What is the most popular bass boat?
Triton, Ranger, Skeeter, Nitro, other? And why is it so popular?
And is there a difference in what is the most popular bass boat for tournament fisherman and your average fisherman?
Marty reply :
To the best of my knowledge, the Tracker line has been the top seller for a long time. I presume price or perceived "bang for the buck" is a big part of it. Maybe the fact that everyone gets BPS catalogs is part of it as well.
tcbass reply :
On 4/30/2014 at 7:30 AM, Marty said:To the best of my knowledge, the Tracker line has been the top seller for a long time. I presume price or perceived "bang for the buck" is a big part of it. Maybe the fact that everyone gets BPS catalogs is part of it as well.
On 4/30/2014 at 7:30 AM, Marty said:To the best of my knowledge, the Tracker line has been the top seller for a long time. I presume price or perceived "bang for the buck" is a big part of it. Maybe the fact that everyone gets BPS catalogs is part of it as well.
Isn't that an aluminum boat?
BassnChris reply :
You will get a lot responses I imagine........'popular' can be misleading..........not sure anyone compiles that information for public consumption.
interesting though.
Koofy Smacker reply :
On 4/30/2014 at 7:50 AM, tcbass said:Isn't that an aluminum boat?
"bass boat" does not mean fiberglass
tcbass reply :
On 4/30/2014 at 10:27 AM, Koofy Smacker said:"bass boat" does not mean fiberglass
I should have specified, "What is the most popular fiberglass bass boat?"
slonezp reply :
On 4/30/2014 at 10:42 AM, tcbass said:I should have specified, "What is the most popular fiberglass bass boat?"
The one that's parked in your driveway
Amarley reply :
If I had to guess, the highest in sales volume would most likely belong to Nitro. They give the most value. But, if every fisherman in America was polled and asked what they would like to have, Ranger would probably win. That's an educated/opinionated guess.
tcbass reply :
On 4/30/2014 at 10:00 PM, Amarley said:If I had to guess, the highest in sales volume would most likely belong to Nitro. They give the most value. But, if every fisherman in America was polled and asked what they would like to have, Ranger would probably win. That's an educated/opinionated guess.
Cool. That's basically what I was looking for.
So what does Ranger have that the Nitro doesn't? Is the Ranger the highest optioned boat? I thought the Triton looked expensive too.
Amarley reply :
Basically like a nice Ford Expedition compared to a Cadillac Escalade. Both are very nice, just a few more bells and whistles on the Ranger. I'll let someone who owns a ranger expand on the differences.
RighteousFishing WI reply :
Amarley is pretty much right imo. A lot of the boats you well see on a certain lake/river though can depend on what part of the country you are in.
slonezp reply :
On 5/1/2014 at 4:58 AM, tcbass said:Cool. That's basically what I was looking for.
So what does Ranger have that the Nitro doesn't? Is the Ranger the highest optioned boat? I thought the Triton looked expensive too.
Cost doesn't define quality. Quality costs money. Ranger has a great reputation. They also have a reputation of being slow, and expensive. Triton has a great reputation. They also have a reputation of chine walking. Nitro has a decent reputation. Doesn't mean they're a bad boat. They have had issues in the past which seem to have been resolved. BUT they have a reputation of being a great value compared to other brands.
Most people are biased. Everybody thinks their boat is the best. If you're in the market to buy a boat, research all of them. Some may be more appealing than others. Some may suit your specific needs better than others.
Koofy Smacker reply :
On 5/1/2014 at 5:42 AM, slonezp said:Cost doesn't define quality. Quality costs money. Ranger has a great reputation. They also have a reputation of being slow, and expensive. Triton has a great reputation. They also have a reputation of chine walking. Nitro has a decent reputation. Doesn't mean they're a bad boat. They have had issues in the past which seem to have been resolved. BUT they have a reputation of being a great value compared to other brands.
Most people are biased. Everybody thinks their boat is the best. If you're in the market to buy a boat, research all of them. Some may be more appealing than others. Some may suit your specific needs better than others.
Ranger may have a reputation of being slow, but Ill tell ya one thing. A Z520 was only the second high end boat I have ridden in (next to a 2007 Champion 190) and it felt everything but slow. 70-75mph is just fine by me
tcbass reply :
On 5/1/2014 at 5:42 AM, slonezp said:Cost doesn't define quality. Quality costs money. Ranger has a great reputation. They also have a reputation of being slow, and expensive. Triton has a great reputation. They also have a reputation of chine walking. Nitro has a decent reputation. Doesn't mean they're a bad boat. They have had issues in the past which seem to have been resolved. BUT they have a reputation of being a great value compared to other brands.
Most people are biased. Everybody thinks their boat is the best. If you're in the market to buy a boat, research all of them. Some may be more appealing than others. Some may suit your specific needs better than others.
What's considered the Bentley of fiberglass bass boats?
slonezp reply :
On 5/1/2014 at 6:07 AM, tcbass said:What's considered the Bentley of fiberglass bass boats?
Depends. Could be Ranger. Some guys are into "go fast" boats and I believe Allison takes the cake on that one
Koofy Smacker reply :
On 5/1/2014 at 6:07 AM, tcbass said:What's considered the Bentley of fiberglass bass boats?
Common thought would be Ranger. That being said, I would rather take a BassCat, Phoenix or Legend over the Rangers anyday. I prefer the lay out, performance, and so far the reliability reviews on them. Plus it stands out more than just "one of the 50 rangers" in the parking lot
tcbass reply :
On 5/1/2014 at 8:53 AM, Koofy Smacker said:Common thought would be Ranger. That being said, I would rather take a BassCat, Phoenix or Legend over the Rangers anyday. I prefer the lay out, performance, and so far the reliability reviews on them. Plus it stands out more than just "one of the 50 rangers" in the parking lot
What's the difference in lay out and performance? Why are there better reviews on the other boats, does the Ranger have reliability issues?
Koofy Smacker reply :
On 5/1/2014 at 8:57 AM, tcbass said:What's the difference in lay out and performance? Why are there better reviews on the other boats, does the Ranger have reliability issues?
Ranger reliability has a great record. Great company to deal with all around. The smaller companies that I had mentioned seem to pay a little more attention to the location on very small things such as where ruler slots are, or if things are adjustable and how some things can be customized within the boats. If I were to drop the money on one it would be with one of those. Performance wise they do tend to be a little faster which (Id have to look up exact numbers) but Im pretty sure they are a bit better on gas. On the other hand, Rangers are hands down some of the safest boats on the market due to how they inject foam in every possible section of them.
Hi Salenity reply :
Its really personal preference, I'd like to get one of the fast 3.
Allison, Bullet or Stroker.
I think I like those boats because they aren't the most popular/common boat on the water.
slonezp reply :
On 5/1/2014 at 9:08 AM, Hi Salenity said:Its really personal preference, I'd like to get one of the fast 3.
Allison, Bullet or Stroker.
I think like those boats because they aren't the most popular/common boat on the water.
Ever seen one of these? http://laniercustomboats.com/home There's a guy in my club with one. The deck is like an aircraft carrier
Hi Salenity reply :
On 5/1/2014 at 9:17 AM, slonezp said:Ever seen one of these? http://laniercustomboats.com/home There's a guy in my club with one. The deck is like an aircraft carrier
It's cool, I wonder how it rides and how fast it is ?
slonezp reply :
I know the guy in my club runs the high 70's but thinks he should be able to get more out of it. He was experimenting with props last year.
We have a guy with a bullet and a 300 Merc on the back that goes 100+
basseditor reply :
I've owned bass boats for 30 some years. When I bought my current boat, I drove nearly every fiberglass bass boat made. And as a tournament angler, I fished out of nearly every boat.
But I was looking for some things that helped me narrow it down. I won't go into detail because my needs we're specific. I also figured it would be my last purchase, but the model I would buy now, if I bought another wasn't available 5 years ago.
Everyone develops an affinity for a brand and it's the only brand they'll buy. I'm more open minded. But I love my Phoenix.
Hi Salenity reply :
Let me know if he needs a Co anglerOn 5/1/2014 at 9:40 AM, slonezp said:I know the guy in my club runs the high 70's but thinks he should be able to get more out of it. He was experimenting with props last year.
We have a guy with a bullet and a 300 Merc on the back that goes 100+
200racing reply :
Hard to judge.
The pros are are choosing the best sponsor or one that qualifies them for contegency money.
What brands Area dealers carry are going to have a great deal of impact on what you see.
I live 20 minutes from bass pro and can't throw a rock without hitting a tracker. Nitro 6 and 7 are very common. Beyond that it is pretty even.
I guess the only number that really answers this is units sold per year.
tcbass reply :
On 5/1/2014 at 12:17 PM, 200racing said:Hard to judge.
The pros are are choosing the best sponsor or one that qualifies them for contegency money.
What brands Area dealers carry are going to have a great deal of impact on what you see.
I live 20 minutes from bass pro and can't throw a rock without hitting a tracker. Nitro 6 and 7 are very common. Beyond that it is pretty even.
I guess the only number that really answers this is units sold per year.
Any idea on what the top 3 sellers are?
200racing reply :
4 years old but shows the market. With the way the economy has stayed I doubt high end sales have picked up much since thenhttp://www.boattest.com/Resources/view_news.aspx?NewsID=4405#bassOn 5/1/2014 at 12:21 PM, tcbass said:Any idea on what the top 3 sellers are?
tcbass reply :
On 5/1/2014 at 12:36 PM, 200racing said:4 years old but shows the market. With the way the economy has stayed I doubt high end sales have picked up much since thenhttp://www.boattest.com/Resources/view_news.aspx?NewsID=4405#bass
What are the #1-3 boats?
200racing reply :
On 5/1/2014 at 12:51 PM, tcbass said:What are the #1-3 boats?
Pictures upper left. nitro.triton.nitro.
Amarley reply :
What boat are you leaning towards now? If I had to pick any boat, regardless of my previous posts in this thread, I would go with a Triton 21 TRX. But I'm more into comfort than top end speed.
tcbass reply :
On 5/1/2014 at 10:15 PM, Amarley said:What boat are you leaning towards now? If I had to pick any boat, regardless of my previous posts in this thread, I would go with a Triton 21 TRX. But I'm more into comfort than top end speed.
Not anything soon, just getting a feel. I'd be more for comfort and well thought out design over speed too.
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