I sold my bass boat

[ChrisR71]

Well, now I am ready for the boat shows. I sold my Ranger today. It was kind of sad because I loved that boat so much. But, my next boat will be bigger and better. I gave the guy a great deal.

Now I am going to have the shakes even worse this year waiting for Spring because I will probably have a new boat before I can get it out on the water next April.

Life is good.

[grab the net]

So what is the next boat gonna be?, Ranger again?,how many feet long?, engine size and make. Trolling motor?, electronics? New or used? half the fun is looking and the anticipation of that first trip in the new rig.

[delmuts]

i hope you didn't shed to many tears! it was hard to see my ranger go too! i stepped down. i went from the 18' 364 with a 175 to a 17' fisherman with a 90. i do really like this boat for my style of fishing and pulling the kids . i do love my rangers though! enjoy the shopping !!! del

[priorbass]

I have had 3 rangers now...and you know the best thing is when the old one goes...the next one is almost here...there is something about having a ranger :

[ChrisR71]

I am totally sold on another Ranger. I just love the boats. They are not the fastest or cheapest, but I love the quality and value I feel that I get.

I am looking at a 519 that is totally loaded. I am trying to figure out exactly what motor to get. They are all good, I just have to decide.

Good fishing...

[delmuts]

chris. are you looking at the new verado ? i haven't read anything bad about them so far, and the performance sounds quite good. or are you more a 2 cycl guy ? del

[ChrisR71]

No Verado. I am considering the Optimax though. Have you ever seen a Verado up close? I saw one last weekend. Holy cow! Those things are HUGE!

[Deitz Dittrich]

yep.. they are very big.. saw a few of them.. they look big enough to sink a boat! They are quiet however!

[BigMike]

I have a seen a few in person (at bass pro) and those verados are massive! On some boats it's hard to tell an immediate difference in motor size just by looking at it, but with the verados it is eye popping! Oh well, a little to rich for my blood.

Chris - I actually took a good long look at your boat. I have be keeping an eye out for my first rig and was really impressed with the value in your ranger. Congrats on selling it!

[ChrisR71]

BigMike,

Thanks! I gave the guy a steal of a deal. I sold it for a lot less than the asking price.

Yeah, when I stood next to that 225 Verado It looked like a 400 horse motor. It is really tall. You would need a step stool to take off the cowling.

[BigMike]

No I'm bummed a little that I didn't give you a shout about the boat - but it's better this way I guess...at least for the wife (Rolling eyes!) LOL. Oh well, someday soon.

That 225 or the 250 does look like a 400. I've seen a couple of saltwater angling shows that have boats with 2 & 3 of those 250's on there! Can you imagine!

[delmuts]

i have never gotten to see one other than in mag. i've seen those shows where those guys have three big O.B. on the back too! wow!( bet those puppies would give one whale of a hole shot!!!) i would love to go to a bass pro. some day! i bet they are awesome! del