Hi Chris.
In 1976 I and a friend built and Sanger runner bottom boat that ran 114 mph. I have never had a rush like going 100+mph than on the water.When I was young I tried lots if things and nothing on 2 or 4 wheels had the pucker power. I know that I am much older know but still want the triple number, I not done yet.

Russ - don't assume Ranger costs more than the rest.  That's a misconception.  Price out the boats with the same features/options/brands (or as close to it) and you might be surprised.  At the time I bought my Ranger, comparible Skeeters actually cost 2 grand more, and Tritons were 2 grand less.

Glen,

I have been checking the NCBF website out quite a bit and noticed that a year old Ranger Z-20 is about $37K or less with a 225 on it and all the bells and whistles. Not sure yet about new or used but keeping options open. New ones compared to Stratos or Champion is like buying a house and I have two allready so that is out of the question. But really appreciate all the input. Bass boats as well as brands have gotten so much better in the past 5 years that its hard to decide. I'm leaning towards Stratos/Champ and will probably go that way unless I can find a Z-20 for about the same dinero.
Russ

Rangers really hold their value, so if you're comparing same-year boats the Rangers are usually priced higher.

Keep in mind Ranger continues to build the VX series (my model) today, and they cost a little less than a Z-series.  

I know I sound like I'm trying to get you to go with a Ranger.  Really I'm not trying to "sell" you on it. I just want you to make an informed decision.

All the Genmar boats are exceptional picks, as well as the Skeeters.  It's tough finding the small differences that make a big difference.

Enjoy!

(fyi John, Yamaha now owns Skeeter)

(Skeeter-Yamaha) Then you get a great with a great motor too!

Don't let the fact that the Stratos dealer is in Nampa scare any of you away.  Angler's Marine in Spanaway, the same folks who gave the maintenance presentation at last month's meeting,  is an authorised Stratos Repair Center.  Not that you'll ever need a repair, but it's there anyway.  They might also be a Champion Repair Center.

Smitty

Just curious, but why are us bass guys so hung up on speed.  I've got a boat that will go about 70, but in all honesty I rarely go over 55.  I've never seen, or been in a situation where speed or lack of speed had an real bearing on how I did that day.  I mean, honestly.  Yeah, it's fun sometimes, but I think some people (especially those new to bass fishing or looking to buy a bass boat) think that how fast the boat is should be a serious consideration.  I'm just not seeing it.