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| Pat thanks for the opinion. I don't care at all about top speed, did enough of that when I raced drag boats. One item I have been focusing on is rod length storage. I really want 9' for musky rods. That puts a few of the manufacturers out of the running.
Also engine options. Due to past experiences with all outboard makers, I am not a big Mercury fan and even less of a Yamaha fan. I would prefer a Suzuki 350 over any of the other large motors.
I am more of an experienced boater looking for a fishing boat. Ride, build quality, room to move around and storage being the most important things.
Currently narrowed down to the new Ranger 622 and the Warrior V208. With Ranger it looks like a Verado 350 or 400 is the option where a Warrior can be had with a Suzuki 350. I am assuming apples to apples on other options (electronics, kicker, E-troller) but there is probably a 20K delta between the two from what I can tell.
The Warrior has a very open rear cockpit where the Ranger has more storage but less room.
This model Ranger seems to have some new creature comforts that might be good, but I am wary of the "all in one" first generation Ranger "Ride" touch screen command center. I currently own a center console with two 12" touch screen Garmins and they are extremely difficult to deal with while under way. They also can be very difficult to view/see the small digits and text.
I can't say I am enthused at all with either's trailer options as I am not a fan of painted trailers or custom wheels. Painted trailers rust from the inside out regardless of what they are painted with. For brakes I prefer electric over hydraulic but I do not believe either manufacturer offers this.
I am not looking at resale value at all, I would assume the Warrior may be behind in this category but it wouldn't sway my opinion. | |
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