Ive owned Skeeter and Ranger boats in the past and liked them a lot.
Phoenix bass boats vs ranger. And finding a tournament-level bass boat that costs less than 30000 or so is. BBM Founder If you need any help with anything please feel free to contact me. The Phoenix is a little cheaper for now but they are getting more expensive each year.
Inventory from Ranger and Ranger Boats. 2015 Phoenix Bass Boats 819 Pro SALE PENDING 2015 Phoenix Bass Boats 819 Pro 19 8 Phoenix 819 Pro with a Mercury Optimax 200 Pro XSPhoenix Red White Black Silver Silver PinsCustom Matched Phoenix Single Axle Trailer with Disc BrakesPainted Gatorhyde Trailer UpgradeAluminum Wheels with Aluminum Spare Tire WheelMinnKota MAX 70 24v Trolling Motor w 70 lbs. Looking at new boats Nitro-Ranger-Phoenix Need Opinions Extreme Veteran.
The Z522 was 224 long and weight 1940 pounds the Phoenix 921 is 216 and weights 1950 pounds but the Z 522 ran about 67 fully loaded the 921 would run 75. From my own experience smoother and drier than a comparable Nitro. Check out this performance bulletin for the all new 2020 921Elite from Phoenix Boats.
But the ride leaves alot to. Stock R1120 Color. I did the same comparison a few months ago and dont have the exact numbers in front of me but it was approximately 10-12k difference of which 2-3k was the SHO on the ranger vs Merc on the Pheonixeverything else was apples to apples.
The 2 models you have listed as looking at if rigged with maximum motors available are going to be closer to a 12000 difference but the Ranger being a bigger boat would be best with a 250 hp motor while the Phoenix at over a foot shorter is going to max out at a 225 hp motor. Ranger has all the fancy bells and whistles a little more attention to detail than most and is very stable to fish from. What Sets Us Apart.
The new boats have a much smoother and drier ride. 15 Phoenix 21XP 15 250 Merc. Honestly you may lose a couple mph but like you mentioned where a ranger shines is when the trolling motor is down.