I had a 2021 Z19 pro and traded it in for a 2023 Z520R ranger. I love the Z520R, best riding boat I've ever been in! I received a 5,000 dollar discount because it is a 2023, "I just bought Ranger in March of 2024" and a 3,000 dollar discount for it being a demo boat "but never used" it only had 6 minutes on motor. The build quality v/s the Nitro is very noticeable. It came loaded out, two 12 inch console HDS graphs and a 12 on bow, dual power pole blades and ghost 36 volt trolling motor. Dual consoles and ever storage box is LED lighted including live well. Cost was 105,000! I do believe I'll keep this boat for a long time. It handles waves and wakes like a champ, never been more confident driving a boat like I do with this one.
👀 $100,305 for 2022, But you know what scratch that $85k Yukon we going full douche get that 2022 Range Rover SVAUTOBIOGRAPHY5 full loaded for $260,000. Now you have $360,305 worth of notes to pay. Sounds reasonable to me and affordable to every blue collar worker, Sign Me Up!
Sort of off-topic, but while we are talking about Ranger, what's your opinion on the 2010 Z518? 200 ProXs on the back. Asking price is 32k with ultrex 112, helix 8 and 10, and one 8ft pole
Why 8 foot poles???? Why not Garmin at the front ??? Ranger is a great, top 5 boat. I gotta question apart from this . I want to put a bigger motor on my g3( Tin can ). I have a 115 on a hydraulic jack plate and am considering putting a 175 sho on it. I know it will void the warranty of the boat, but so what. Why would the transom not be able to tolerate 50 more pounds ? I figured you might do something like this.
8 foot poles because we are up in the shallow part of the river and they travel better. We went with the Birds mainly because we prefer that system and have more experience with it for now. As far as the bigger motor go with the max hp that the boat is rated for. Anything bigger will not be coast guard approved
@@TeamMarineService with all due respect and I do respect the coast guard , but I make a habit out of making certain that I do not need their services. I’ve decided to get a racing boat and strap some fishing shit on it. Looking at a fresh Allison 21
Andy, If i am going to spend that type of money, I am going with Ballistic because of your over/under with that boat. But, i am staying with my Champ 203 where i have spent a little less than half of the price of that ranger. I really enjoy your place.
this madness wont stop until people stop paying for it!..there are good deals out there if you look hard enough.i just bought a new 2022 ranger 518 with a pro xs 200 for 43k.i got it from a couple of dudes that won it in a tourney and just wanted to sell it before winter.even at 43k i was hesitant,however..for a new boat with warranty,i couldnt beat it!
We are working on that! Currently Skeeter doesn't have any pricing on their site and aren't selling any new rigs due to the fact that Yamaha cannot supply any motors for them.
Ehhh ... if you really wanted to do a fair assessment you would have done the Z520 Cup equipped model (79.9k) which comes with 2x 12" Lowrance Lives w/ Active Target and a BUNCH of the stuff you optioned in on the Base R @ substantial additional cost. I've built the Cup boat, with quite a few options + a port console, @ 85.5k (pre-tax). Cheap ? No way but DEF not a 100k+ boat like the R boat you built here.
Andy! Andy! How about the 30th Anniversary Bass Cat Puma? If the Ranger is wide and fast, then it's still overpriced. I hope Ranger's quality has gone up. A lot of their former bass pros are in Skeeters.
Quick question. How much should it cost to have my seals on my lower unit replaced? I got line in the prop and now about 4-5 uses later it's leaking oil out of the lower unit??
Saw it at the Expo. Massive console. No carpet in boxes just finished fiberglass and sea deck. Was actually cheaper than the new Triton and about the same cost as the new Nitro. Was nice for sure. They had twin Lowrance and Ghost on the display I believe. Was more like low 80’s if my memory is close.
I love Ranger boats and this is why I bought a used Ranger Z-119c with a 225 Merc it runs 70+ and I have a payment I can live with not 100,000 $ dollar boat with a 2000,00 a month payment I can still eat and put gas in it. Dam thats nuts
Got wait for the 2024 xrt lowrance Jacob wheeler edition. Where you have Jacob holographic as live sight, he tells you throw a citrus dt12 on 10 lbs fluoro, cast 60ft at 2 o’clock position, coaches you how to retrieve it to catch 5 lbs bass. Low cost of $225,000 😂
Love ranger boats but without Forrest overlooking the builds of these boats I think it’s an over hyped tracker now. Sad bass boats cost more than houses now. It’s definitely become a rich mans sport. I have a 2013 z521 and will prob keep it till it sinks.
To give an honest opinion I’d have to fish out of one for a few months but as the price clearly says…….. that’s not gonna happen. $60k gets the job done for me with all the same contingencies. One company offers multiple brand boats, different prices….same rewards lol
Ive been looking hard online at boat’s and people are snatching up those Nitro’s! What are some of the horror story’s out their about them? Ive been out of the game since 2005 so I’m trying to find a boat.
@@mp5kfisher241 I would ask the team marine guys directly but top cap separation issues is the main thing that I have read/heard about. It think so many are being purchased because ALL brands are selling. It’s can be difficult to find boats in inventory. IMO, all brands have issues so do your diligence and have the boat you want looked at by professionals like Team Marine.
Kirk Reusch hey thank you buddy! I was looking to get a bass cat or skeeter. I was a ranger fan but after the takeover i just dont know about the rangers now. My dad had a Nitro back in the early to mid 1990’s, the Rick Clunn edition LOL it seemed like a good boat, was just too small for both of us.
Kirk Reusch do you know what caused the sudden bass boat craze this year and last? I was wondering if its just because MFG’s are so behind and fewer boats out their?
Love my 2013 ranger, didn't buy brand new... But I'd never buy brand new ranger... Absolutely insane money for what's being built, especially now Forrest has nothing to do with it... Couple friends have 2018+ and they are absolutely not built as well as my 2013... For me this is absolutely overpriced
I have a 2019 Z521L it's not the fastest boat I've ever owned but it sure is the best riding for sure being 57 years young 68 mph is fast enough for me and I don't want another boat. But 100,300 is a little bit more than I would spend so I'm gonna say over priced
It’s a Nitro dressed in a Halloween costume. I say it’s overpriced, if I want to drop 6 figures on a boat, I am going to call the guys that build Ballistic and have a BADASS 6 figure boat!!!
My NAME IS ROGER. I HAVE READ ALL OF THE REVIEWS. $100,000.00 is a lot for a bass boat. The problem we are going to face is another recession tanks to this idiot in Washington. I hate to say it but there will be a lot of repo boat for those who finance. It is truly sad. I believe JM will get rid of Ranger in the future. He wants the Nitro to be the boat. Look what happen to Legend boats. Great boat. I have looked at all the bass boats. I have had 9 bass boats in my life. I love to bass fish and my wife is great at throwing a worm. We have a lot of fun. I currently have a 2021 Ranger RT178 with a 60 hp and an Ultrex on the front end. It meets all I need. If I win the Lottery I would but the new 2023 521R that Hank Parker introduced. It is sharp. Probably 110,000.00! Common sense tells you to fish with what you can afford.
Meh. Big and slow. Vexus is the new ranger and carries the soul of the "old" ranger. I stand in one freaking spot on the deck, I don't need an aircraft carrier... and by the time the dude in the ranger even gets to the spot I'd have a limit...
Fair assumption but in reality we can say overpriced all day long and the "Ranger guys" are still gonna line up and buy them. Their ain't no changing those dudes minds. We want to get all of you peeps involved with on this
Over priced, I personally would not buy a ranger because of the owner and they are junk. I personally know a dealer who sells ranger and he said they had to replace 65% of the switch panels because they are junk and I have seen the gel coat on the newer boats after they get hit with a 1/2 weight. The only ranger I would buy is a 2014 and older because forest wood built quality boats. So that being said I will stick to my champion.
There's alot of Ranger experts on here that have never even ridden in one much less owned one. Poor people gonna hate! It's what you've been taught by liberals!
I had a 2021 Z19 pro and traded it in for a 2023 Z520R ranger. I love the Z520R, best riding boat I've ever been in! I received a 5,000 dollar discount because it is a 2023, "I just bought Ranger in March of 2024" and a 3,000 dollar discount for it being a demo boat "but never used" it only had 6 minutes on motor. The build quality v/s the Nitro is very noticeable. It came loaded out, two 12 inch console HDS graphs and a 12 on bow, dual power pole blades and ghost 36 volt trolling motor. Dual consoles and ever storage box is LED lighted including live well. Cost was 105,000! I do believe I'll keep this boat for a long time. It handles waves and wakes like a champ, never been more confident driving a boat like I do with this one.
Whoa look at all of them zeros!!! Wow!
Don't let Ranger see that comment or they'll add a few more! Haha
I’m glad I have a used basscat, it runs 70 with a 200 and every time i turn the key it starts! only 23-25 k
I have a 1989 gambler with a 1997 200 Mercury. It’ll run 70 too…
I have 5 grand in it…
This is why jon boats build channels are taking the world by storm I'm sorry love the analogy of Yukon to boat cost crazy ... lol
Oh they definitely are Kevin!
What do y'all think? Overpriced or Undervalued? We cannot decide!
👀 $100,305 for 2022, But you know what scratch that $85k Yukon we going full douche get that 2022 Range Rover SVAUTOBIOGRAPHY5 full loaded for $260,000. Now you have $360,305 worth of notes to pay. Sounds reasonable to me and affordable to every blue collar worker, Sign Me Up!
Over priced! I'll stay with my champ 191 elite
OVERPRICED
Way over! I’m a champion guy car still on and run a champion!
At the end of the day its still a Ritro…. Overpriced at any price…
Sort of off-topic, but while we are talking about Ranger, what's your opinion on the 2010 Z518? 200 ProXs on the back. Asking price is 32k with ultrex 112, helix 8 and 10, and one 8ft pole
That would be a good buy if it all checks out
I’ve owned 3 Rangers, one used, two new. The most expensive one cost me 18K new. 100K is stupid to spend on a Bass Boat
The way boat prices have been trending, it won't be long before $100K will be the average price of a basic new bass boat.
That will be a sad day but we think you're right unfortunately!
This is why it’s better to buy a hull and just repower today. I have a 2000 518vx with a 2020 Mercury 200 V8. Love it
International trailer option is made for Japan and other markets where road with limit is at 2.5m or 98 inches. All Alloy trailer.
Why 8 foot poles???? Why not Garmin at the front ???
Ranger is a great, top 5 boat.
I gotta question apart from this . I want to put a bigger motor on my g3( Tin can ). I have a 115 on a hydraulic jack plate and am considering putting a 175 sho on it. I know it will void the warranty of the boat, but so what. Why would the transom not be able to tolerate 50 more pounds ? I figured you might do something like this.
8 foot poles because we are up in the shallow part of the river and they travel better. We went with the Birds mainly because we prefer that system and have more experience with it for now. As far as the bigger motor go with the max hp that the boat is rated for. Anything bigger will not be coast guard approved
@@TeamMarineService with all due respect and I do respect the coast guard , but I make a habit out of making certain that I do not need their services.
I’ve decided to get a racing boat and strap some fishing shit on it. Looking at a fresh Allison 21
Bass fishing is my passion and I could never justify that kind of money on a bass boat !! I won’t judge you if you do but dang that’s a lot of money
Hech I remeber just 5 years ago nobody could not justify 80k on a boat. Times are changing
Try a walleye boat. Makes all these bass boats look undervalued.
Multi Species OVER/UNDER'S coming soon!
@@TeamMarineService 103k on my dads ranger 621 with 400..... 125k for the ranger 622 lol
Andy, If i am going to spend that type of money, I am going with Ballistic because of your over/under with that boat. But, i am staying with my Champ 203 where i have spent a little less than half of the price of that ranger. I really enjoy your place.
this madness wont stop until people stop paying for it!..there are good deals out there if you look hard enough.i just bought a new 2022 ranger 518 with a pro xs 200 for 43k.i got it from a couple of dudes that won it in a tourney and just wanted to sell it before winter.even at 43k i was hesitant,however..for a new boat with warranty,i couldnt beat it!
I'd like to see one done on the new Skeeter ZXR20!! Over/Under great or bad deal??
We are working on that! Currently Skeeter doesn't have any pricing on their site and aren't selling any new rigs due to the fact that Yamaha cannot supply any motors for them.
Good to hear Multi species OVER/UNDER coming soon….Ranger 620FS included I hope!
If you are a Ranger guy you will say Undervalued aaannndddd the rest of us will laugh at you!
You ain't wrong their buddy!
Ehhh ... if you really wanted to do a fair assessment you would have done the Z520 Cup equipped model (79.9k) which comes with 2x 12" Lowrance Lives w/ Active Target and a BUNCH of the stuff you optioned in on the Base R @ substantial additional cost. I've built the Cup boat, with quite a few options + a port console, @ 85.5k (pre-tax). Cheap ? No way but DEF not a 100k+ boat like the R boat you built here.
Bad ass boat cant wait to get one!!
Do it again with the ranger cup 520r edition. It's base is 79,995
We could do that
Over, and these vids are great! Thanks Andy!
Do an over under on the new Basscat Puma STS
Andy! Andy! How about the 30th Anniversary Bass Cat Puma? If the Ranger is wide and fast, then it's still overpriced. I hope Ranger's quality has gone up. A lot of their former bass pros are in Skeeters.
Should come with all that stuff for 76g
The ranger ride system is like a Auto Pilot for a pro tournament boat so the pro angler can have hands free use for the five 12” graphs.
Quick question. How much should it cost to have my seals on my lower unit replaced? I got line in the prop and now about 4-5 uses later it's leaking oil out of the lower unit??
Saw it at the Expo. Massive console. No carpet in boxes just finished fiberglass and sea deck. Was actually cheaper than the new Triton and about the same cost as the new Nitro. Was nice for sure. They had twin Lowrance and Ghost on the display I believe. Was more like low 80’s if my memory is close.
Yeah they had (4) 12 inch lowrance graphs on it and it was actually cheaper than the new nitro.
I love Ranger boats and this is why I bought a used Ranger Z-119c with a 225 Merc it runs 70+ and I have a payment I can live with not 100,000 $ dollar boat with a 2000,00 a month payment I can still eat and put gas in it. Dam thats nuts
I watched a video on the boat and for some reason the hull reminded me a lot of a Legend hull but I’m not an expert
Any bass boat out there is not worth $100,000. I don't care who makes it
Totally agree! Nice USED boats for under 20k.
Came for the ranger, stayed for the Andy's sound effect show
Yeahhhh buddy! Haha 👍🏻👍🏻
Local boat dealer here has a Ranger priced at $102,000.00 and will not take any less!!
Have y’all done Express vs crestliner? For us that can’t afford to move his family into said ranger 🤣
We have OVER/UNDERED both of them. Xpress over C-Liner by a long shot
Not for everyone but if you got the $$$ it’s a sweet ride
Triton XRT review???
Coming soon! 👍🏻👍🏻
Got wait for the 2024 xrt lowrance Jacob wheeler edition. Where you have Jacob holographic as live sight, he tells you throw a citrus dt12 on 10 lbs fluoro, cast 60ft at 2 o’clock position, coaches you how to retrieve it to catch 5 lbs bass. Low cost of $225,000 😂
Love ranger boats but without Forrest overlooking the builds of these boats I think it’s an over hyped tracker now. Sad bass boats cost more than houses now. It’s definitely become a rich mans sport. I have a 2013 z521 and will prob keep it till it sinks.
Just buy a 20 year old ranger and you will have a better boat IMO. Just repower and you're good for another 20 years.
Just repowered my 2002 Ranger 520 VX that I paid $16k for used . Added a bunch of new electronics and I’m good to go.
Way over! That said, I’m a champion guy and still on a champion!
To give an honest opinion I’d have to fish out of one for a few months but as the price clearly says…….. that’s not gonna happen. $60k gets the job done for me with all the same contingencies. One company offers multiple brand boats, different prices….same rewards lol
I’ll keep my 2014 Ranger 620 FOREVER !
100k for a Johnny Morris Ranger? lol
Nice boat no doubt. But 100k is kinda wild. I’ll stick to my 25k blazer
Hey IF it's guaranteed that I at least win the classic, yeah I'm all over it😃
It’s all going to depend on how many issues they have. I think we probably know how the fancy Nitro is going to hold up. Over priced for me.
Ive been looking hard online at boat’s and people are snatching up those Nitro’s! What are some of the horror story’s out their about them? Ive been out of the game since 2005 so I’m trying to find a boat.
@@mp5kfisher241 I would ask the team marine guys directly but top cap separation issues is the main thing that I have read/heard about. It think so many are being purchased because ALL brands are selling. It’s can be difficult to find boats in inventory. IMO, all brands have issues so do your diligence and have the boat you want looked at by professionals like Team Marine.
Kirk Reusch hey thank you buddy! I was looking to get a bass cat or skeeter. I was a ranger fan but after the takeover i just dont know about the rangers now. My dad had a Nitro back in the early to mid 1990’s, the Rick Clunn edition LOL it seemed like a good boat, was just too small for both of us.
Kirk Reusch damm I’ve never heard of the cap separation, has this happened while at top speed?
Kirk Reusch do you know what caused the sudden bass boat craze this year and last? I was wondering if its just because MFG’s are so behind and fewer boats out their?
Best bass boat that, ALL THE MONEY CAN BUY! Definitely want but budget will make me stick to my Nitro.
Overpriced or Undervalued?
Come on Andy, tell us what ya think!
Over priced
Looks like a used ranger boat will be a better option and probably better in the long run. I'd take a Gator Trax over that boat any day.
Still a tin boat though
Its way over price I love the Rangers I have 2 of them. To me since JM got his hands on them way over price of crap.
I’ll tie 4 intertubes to a piece of plywood before pay 100,000$ for a boat
Do the new basscat
Love my 2013 ranger, didn't buy brand new... But I'd never buy brand new ranger... Absolutely insane money for what's being built, especially now Forrest has nothing to do with it... Couple friends have 2018+ and they are absolutely not built as well as my 2013... For me this is absolutely overpriced
Forrest left when he sold it in 1989 to Genmar
All of that dough and at the end of the day you're still in a Pro series Nitro!
Wait till there's a Nitro Z20 Pro XL R Comanche
My thoughts exactly
But can i get a free hooded ranger jacket for free with the purchase of the Stranger boat?
Lol same boat here in Canada 140k. gross,and made by white river now which scares me.
I have a 2019 Z521L it's not the fastest boat I've ever owned but it sure is the best riding for sure being 57 years young 68 mph is fast enough for me and I don't want another boat. But 100,300 is a little bit more than I would spend so I'm gonna say over priced
There is much better quality out there for similar money. Some loaded with more meaningful standard equipment and less needed spend on options.
Wow I couldn't do it that's some coins.
Better option is find a 80's or 90's model Ranger
Never thought I would see bass boats sell for 100k . I have a pretty good job and I will never be able to afford that.
Get into that 15 year loan like everyone else! Ha....It is crazy, we feel ya!
Overpriced when you can catch the same exact fish from anything that floats and can get across a lake.
Truth!!
At a loss for words on this one ….To each his own i guess but you can sure stand out when you fish those $50.00 club tournaments 😂
LOL stand out like a big turd in the punch bowl during a party? 😆😆
A friend of mine is fishing those small tourneys in a green flat btm john boat.
@@mp5kfisher241 Good point 😂😂
Ken Bragg 😂🤣 any punch bowl party gone wrong after my statement above. I am not liable.
@@mp5kfisher241 😂😂
That would be my "if I ever become infinitely wealthy" boat
It’s a Nitro dressed in a Halloween costume. I say it’s overpriced, if I want to drop 6 figures on a boat, I am going to call the guys that build Ballistic and have a BADASS 6 figure boat!!!
At the end of the day its still a Ritro… Any JM boat is overpriced
Im pushing the brakes to must
100 grand for a lead sled
Overpriced, but so is every other brand.
That's a shit ton of money no matter what it comes with!
My NAME IS ROGER. I HAVE READ ALL OF THE REVIEWS. $100,000.00 is a lot for a bass boat. The problem we are going to face is another recession tanks to this idiot in Washington. I hate to say it but there will be a lot of repo boat for those who finance. It is truly sad. I believe JM will get rid of Ranger in the future. He wants the Nitro to be the boat. Look what happen to Legend boats. Great boat. I have looked at all the bass boats. I have had 9 bass boats in my life. I love to bass fish and my wife is great at throwing a worm. We have a lot of fun. I currently have a 2021 Ranger RT178 with a 60 hp and an Ultrex on the front end. It meets all I need. If I win the Lottery I would but the new 2023 521R that Hank Parker introduced. It is sharp. Probably 110,000.00! Common sense tells you to fish with what you can afford.
Over prices
Meh. Big and slow. Vexus is the new ranger and carries the soul of the "old" ranger. I stand in one freaking spot on the deck, I don't need an aircraft carrier... and by the time the dude in the ranger even gets to the spot I'd have a limit...
I'd rather have an Xpress X 21
Excellent boats.
Those trim levers look like paddle shifters now. Look into it! They’re pretty sweet looking.
100k.....NOT unless it comes with sleeping quarters, cuz that's where the wife would have me sleep is if I spent that on a boat.
Didn’t want to say what he thought because his buddy sales them. Overpriced!!!
Fair assumption but in reality we can say overpriced all day long and the "Ranger guys" are still gonna line up and buy them. Their ain't no changing those dudes minds. We want to get all of you peeps involved with on this
That's one expensive Nitro Z-Pro boat! Haha
Hahahaha
Way overpriced but that’s the reason I can still sell my 206 champion elite for what I paid for it 14 years ago
I’m a Ranger owner and this is so overpriced it’s not even funny. A ton of suckers out there easily parted from their money.
Holy shit! Vexus is 10k cheaper!! And Ranger hasn't been built right since 2017 so enjoy overpaying for a assembly line Ranger. Way too high
Things are out of control!!!!
High ! Go buy a new bass cat puma
Boat manufacturers are like "ya fuck the little guy. Oh, are we doing 30yr financing yet?"
There's no way in he'll, I'll spend that much money for a Bass Pro shop boat!! (CRAP)
Current ownership-overpriced.
FW Ranger undervalued.
Hell no!I will stick my 482 thank you..
Over priced if its only ranger fast. For 100k you better be at least basscat fast.
Overpriced..
I’d be on par if it were a flipping Arkansas F. Wood boat .
Well I’d rather spend it on a basscat before I spend my house money on a ranger. Way overpriced in my opinion
I need to start video game fishing much cheaper, LOL
Over priced, I personally would not buy a ranger because of the owner and they are junk. I personally know a dealer who sells ranger and he said they had to replace 65% of the switch panels because they are junk and I have seen the gel coat on the newer boats after they get hit with a 1/2 weight. The only ranger I would buy is a 2014 and older because forest wood built quality boats. So that being said I will stick to my champion.
G. T. F. O. H.
My comment. Blazer or Bass Cat. Rangers have lost my attention for a while now.
Overpriced a nitro with ranger on the side
Overpriced, even though it is loaded.
OVERPRICED
Still less than the Vexus.....
Andy! Come the freak on
Do you even have to ponder it???
This shit is ridiculous
Hahaha
There's alot of Ranger experts on here that have never even ridden in one much less owned one. Poor people gonna hate! It's what you've been taught by liberals!
F****ing A I’m a ranger pro 💀💀💀
🤣👍🏻👍🏻
A hundred grand for a glorified nitro lol 😂 lots of suckers out there though 🤡
Haha that seems to be the theme here in the comments!