Great Bass Boat Search of 2021 Winner Revealed

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  • Опубліковано 12 тра 2021
  • The Great Bass Boat Search of 2021, 8 months, over 100 hours spent in 15 different boats, 40 videos, and it all lead to this moment, the reveal of the winner. In the search we looked at a Ranger 521C, a Ranger 520L, a Bass Cat Puma Hybrid, a Charger 210, a Caymas CX21, a Bullet 21 SDC, Phoenix921 ProXP, , a Vexus VX20, a Blazer 650 Pro Tour, a Phoenix 21 PHX, a Skeeter 21 FXR, a Falcon F215, a Bass Cat Lynx, a Ballistic 204 and an Allison XB 21, today we show you what I chose and talk a little bit about the reason I made the decision I made, lots more to come.
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  • @kevinkuehn6192
    @kevinkuehn6192 3 роки тому +21

    .Although I am not in the market for a boat, I have really enjoyed watching this process. Thanks for a great series!

  • @jeffporter100
    @jeffporter100 3 роки тому +13

    I was 100 percent sure it was a basscat Lynx until you turned in to ranger factory. I then threw the remote and pounded the couch cushion and said “xxxx! He went back to ranger” welcome to the basscat family

  • @thomaswood6570
    @thomaswood6570 3 роки тому +2

    Welcome to the family, Ken! Really enjoyed this series and look forward to more on your new Bass Cat Lynx! Good luck and tight lines!

  • @JBRose
    @JBRose 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on your choice! Wasn't where I thought you were going, but your process and reviews were the best and most thorough I've seen. Would be great to see you make more in the future.... just because.

  • @simondoran6979
    @simondoran6979 3 роки тому +2

    Ken, Congratulations on your Bass Cat Lynx! I enjoyed every review and rating video, learning a lot about boats as I watched them all. Your method for identifying the boats with the best value for you was easy to follow and well applied across all the boats in your search. Thank you for sharing your new boat search journey, Have a great day!

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Simon, thanks that was incredibly cool of you to say!

  • @mikeh9744
    @mikeh9744 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats Ken! Great series. Thanks for taking us on the journey.

  • @markdoriski8206
    @markdoriski8206 2 роки тому +1

    I really enjoyed watching your videos on this process. Very informative! I just picked up my 4th Ranger but thought you did an excellent job of describing the pros and cons of each option. Looking forward to your next post! Keep up the good work!

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  2 роки тому

      Thanks Mark, did you buy the new R boat?

    • @markdoriski8206
      @markdoriski8206 2 роки тому

      @@KenSmithFishing Yes. I ordered a 521L. Picked it up a few weeks ago. So far so good. A few minor items on the boat but the dealership will correct so no real concerns. Ride is great and it's great to fish out of with lots of room! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @stu1058
    @stu1058 3 роки тому +3

    Been looking forward to this one, Ken. Been watching these since the Puma Hybrid.

  • @tomgates5696
    @tomgates5696 3 роки тому

    Great reveal video Ken. I always enjoy listening to your perspective on the various boats and boat brands. Looking forward to the build videos.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Sorry been slow getting it out, but got some great factory footage coming

  • @chadsweitzer325
    @chadsweitzer325 3 роки тому +1

    I found this channel after I decided on a Lynx, this just confirms my decision! Such a great series! Thank you

  • @J_Staub
    @J_Staub 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations on a beautiful boat and thanks for taking us along on this journey with you. Interested to see what prop you go with!

  • @bobbifriedrich6130
    @bobbifriedrich6130 3 роки тому +2

    Glad you are in a BassCat Ken. Like I texted with you, they are great folks. Enjoy and welcome to the family!!

  • @LT1BURNOUT
    @LT1BURNOUT 3 роки тому +2

    Ken, been following your series on this since the beginning as I am in the market for a new boat as well. Loved the series and happy you went with a bass cat. I wish everyone who's in the market for a boat was fortunate and had the ability to test them out like you did before making a decision. So hard to spend $70k+ on something you can't even test drive without knowing someone who already has one...

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      My advice, don't by anything if you can't spend a day in it1

  • @NytronX
    @NytronX 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on the new boat. I was one of the commenters that continually requested that you reviewed the Lynx. I have my list for my used boat search narrowed down to the 21 PHX, Lynx, and Ranger Z520. If I was buying new, it'd be a Vexus VX 20 or 21.

  • @timroyall6513
    @timroyall6513 3 роки тому +1

    I think you made a great choice! Congratulations on your new Bass Cat! Rick Pierce is a great guy and I think you will be happy for a long time with Bass Cat boats! Really enjoyed following along through the process and thank you for sharing those videos. I have to confess I thought you would end up in a Caymas, but after your explanation I think you had some valid points. Can't wait to see the next few videos with you putting that kitty through it's paces. Enjoy your new boat!

  • @jackstein5486
    @jackstein5486 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations on your purchase. Thanks for all the reviews. I was a marshall for Brandon Card's Lynx in the first year it was introduced. It fished and road great but I felt like I was in the bottom of a boat as it seemed super deep. In any case, enjoy it and thank you again for all the time and effort that you put into this boat search. I found it super interesting and informative.

  • @toddgregory5850
    @toddgregory5850 3 роки тому

    Congratulations. Loved the effort and time you put into making the videos. You answered several questions I had on several boats. Thank you and good luck with the new Boat!!!!!!

  • @MrRattnroll8191
    @MrRattnroll8191 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on your new Bass Cat!! That was my pick. It’s gotta be one the sharpest boats I’ve ever seen!! Can’t wait to see it in the water and the 70+ mph run. Keep those vids coming! Good stuff!

  • @chasv8085
    @chasv8085 3 роки тому +1

    Ken - Congrats on the new ride, very nice. Just joined BCB myself so far I really enjoy my Caracal. Looking forward to your next video!

  • @anklespanker
    @anklespanker 3 роки тому +5

    Great decision, Ken! Out of all the major brands, BC is my personal favorite.

  • @kendalllunsford775
    @kendalllunsford775 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for taking us through this ride with you.........and yes it was a fun tease at Flippin Arkansas..... but I knew you were not going back to a Ranger...... :) Enjoyed it all and learned a lot too..... Congratulations on your new purchase...... Im sure you are going to love it .....!!!!

  • @Riverwarrior83
    @Riverwarrior83 3 роки тому +1

    Ken I have watched all you videos and I told myself "he'll end up in a PHX or a Lynx if he can get over the deck layout." My mind has been made up for a couple years now that Rick Pierce would get my money when I'm ready to let go of my 21HP. Congratulations from the hills of West Virginia on a phenomenal looking boat. I'll stay tuned and keep up the good work.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Adam thanks, and many you live in a beautiful part of the world.

  • @timothywatts2482
    @timothywatts2482 Рік тому +1

    You made the right choice my man. I own a 2001 Bass cat pandera classic which I understand is nothing like a lynx. But the Build quality is unbelievable my boat is so clean. Every time I go to the launch everybody thinks that it's only five or six years old. They are solid as a rock and great resale value. I'm not a fan boy but I can honestly say I will never own anything but a basscat

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  Рік тому

      thanks Timothy, first new boat I ever road in was a Pantera Classic, I remember being so blown away, especially at how fast it was (had a 150)....this is about 1987'ish

  • @gravelmountain
    @gravelmountain 3 роки тому

    Great reviews Ken, loved your honesty, viewpoint and skill in selecting - learned so much. Thanks!

  • @ronswinford4952
    @ronswinford4952 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on the new boat Ken. I had watched all the videos and in my head I thought you would pick between the BassCat and the Phoenix, the Blazer surprised me.

  • @98red300
    @98red300 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations on the new boat!!!! I will miss the boat search videos for sure. My top 2 are Phoenix and Bass Cat. I'm leaning towards Phoenix but still undecided. Thank You for all the Great content.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому +1

      I don't think you can go wrong with either one.

  • @rogermilholland5445
    @rogermilholland5445 3 роки тому +1

    Loved the Boat Search series.. When it started I said to myself this is going to end in a Basscat or a Phoenix. Glad you got what you were looking for.

  • @stevelegg955
    @stevelegg955 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome, beautiful boat!!!! Congratulations on joining the BassCat family!!!

  • @json2763
    @json2763 3 роки тому +4

    That Ranger and Vexus "drive by" was funny......at first i was thinking the same as others, you were going back to R, then the V showed up.....hahaha.....dont have a BassCat but just the little you showed on the video, it was a great looking boat......looking forward to the next several videos!!!

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      We got up pretty early that morning to make those drive by's, glad you enjoyed it

  • @rdaniel3451
    @rdaniel3451 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations on your choice, outstanding process and well done sticking with your process to the end!

  • @ezed3354
    @ezed3354 3 роки тому +1

    OMG, I was right. I love your colors. Thanks for taking us along on this journey. I really do appreciate it

  • @miketadlock4150
    @miketadlock4150 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations Ken. GREAT company, quality built and there is none better than Rick Pierce!

  • @ScruffyCityFishing
    @ScruffyCityFishing 3 роки тому +3

    I’m not officially in the market for a boat yet. I’m not even sure if I’ll go glass, aluminum, bay boat, or bass boat. But, your videos have made me really think more about what I would like in a boat.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому +1

      Lots of big and little things to consider, hope I added to your list of things to think about!

  • @ForesFishing
    @ForesFishing 3 роки тому

    Congrats on the boat! You have helped me, in what to look for and with my likes and dislikes about certain things, thanks for doing this. When the time comes I will be in a Caracal.

  • @leojeidy1143
    @leojeidy1143 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on the new cat. Nice teaser intro although you let it slip you weren't getting a vexus. It's been a great series of videos thanks for sharing the process.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Thanks Leo, hope you stick around for other content now that it's done

  • @terrykrueger3156
    @terrykrueger3156 3 роки тому +7

    Congratulations Ken the Bass Cat family is the greatest.

  • @MaxMeridius0920
    @MaxMeridius0920 3 роки тому

    Congratulations!! Hope you have lots of happiness fishing this rig! Can’t wait to see it in action!

  • @stanwhite9148
    @stanwhite9148 3 роки тому +9

    Ken, thanks for doing this series. I am sure many fishermen will use this to help make an informed decision. Also thanks to all the people who loaned you their time and boat for a day or two which made this resource possible. I am sure you are going to enjoy the Bass Cat.
    Tight Lines, Stan

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Thanks Stan, still kinda stunned how many people watched the series.

  • @jakehorton1410
    @jakehorton1410 3 роки тому +1

    Great vid ken. I was looking for a used lyinx in 2018 had i found one i would of never been in a nitro. Keep us up to date on that rig.

  • @dmoneyakathatguy
    @dmoneyakathatguy 3 роки тому

    Watched a lot of these videos and it helped me to pick my new boat!. Waited about 3 months and just picked up my caymas cx 18s last Saturday! I had a budget to stay in and opted to put more money into electronics rather than going bigger. I would have loved to have it all but like you said it gets expensive quick! Thanks for all your time spent on this series and I'm glad you finally found what you were looking for!

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Dante, more or less than $10k in electronics?

    • @dmoneyakathatguy
      @dmoneyakathatguy 3 роки тому

      @@KenSmithFishing spent 8k for the Lowrance ghost and 12 and 9 inch hds lives.

  • @bobbywalker4685
    @bobbywalker4685 3 роки тому +1

    Great videos, I was thinking Skeeter had it wrapped up for you lol. What’s your opinion on both boats in ruff water. How is the ride? I’ve run skeeter from day one never been in a bass cat.

  • @tomhill3663
    @tomhill3663 3 роки тому +1

    Nice choice. I'm going to join you soon enough. Look forward to the in-depth review

  • @ronwallace7563
    @ronwallace7563 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats Ken! Hope you catch many PBs in that Lynx!

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      We've already got an 8 in it on the second trip out!

  • @59BigWalt
    @59BigWalt 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats Ken! There's nothing wrong with being tight with your change man. Because the way you look at Hollis, says it all. Enjoy it Ken and thank you. You help a lot. U 2 Jerry, thanks.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Thanks Big Walt, I got a lot of college to pay for in my 70's....

    • @59BigWalt
      @59BigWalt 3 роки тому

      @@KenSmithFishing Just paid my loans off last year

  • @civilized5734
    @civilized5734 3 роки тому +1

    You will be super happy with the Lynx...over the years any issue I have had with my BassCat whether it be a missing sticker, a new axle etc... i just pick up the phone and call them and they always take great care of me...they really treat you like family which is what its all about!...I cant wait to see your rigging videos! FYI those colors are bad azz my friend! Congrats

  • @Re-liner_outdoors
    @Re-liner_outdoors 3 роки тому +1

    What a great series and congrats on a beautiful boat! Really enjoyed the videos.

  • @mitchmccurley7267
    @mitchmccurley7267 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on BassCat. My son has had 2, 2002 and 2017 Cougars. Both great handling boats. Great quality. Looking forward to your New BassCat introduction to Ken Smith Fishing.

  • @timbury9167
    @timbury9167 3 роки тому +1

    Though you were going to go with a phoenix, but can't blame you for choosing bass cat. Both are top quality boats. I went with a phoenix 920 elite. Enjoy your new boat. It was a great series.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Thanks Tim, that elite boat is really nice as well, don't think you could go wrong with either.

  • @adamcartwright9966
    @adamcartwright9966 3 роки тому +1

    Have really enjoyed this series Ken, thank you for sharing your process with us. I am going to be replacing my 2010 Puma next year and my short list is the lynx and the 921 elite from Phoenix. It's not hard for me to see why you picked the Lynx, however I would really like to hear you expand on why you choose it over the Phoenix. Or at least why you decided to not even price it. Again thank you.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Adam in my part of the world there are just so many Phoenix's and neither of the Phoenix's I tested would run over 70. I also thought the Cat just felt more solid to me. I can tell you from fishing in Dicky's boat and Terry's boat I'd have no problem fishing out of either of them, I was just more excited by the Bass Cat.

  • @Ace-sx2ij
    @Ace-sx2ij 3 роки тому +2

    I know Phil will be proud. I used to have one of Phils old Champions and we got to talk about it a few times, at a few boats shows. Phil knew what he was talking about and if he switched to BCB then you can trust it is a great boat. Of course we all know it is.
    Congrats

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому +1

      I've enjoyed getting to know him better over the last few months, good dude

  • @jtrguitar6294
    @jtrguitar6294 3 роки тому +1

    I have a BassCat, and I am sure I am biased. This is the best series on youtube for boats. Glad to see BassCat made the cut.

  • @ColtFunderburg
    @ColtFunderburg 3 роки тому +1

    Great video series Ken! I really enjoyed it. You had me fooled getting "lost" in Flippin... I bought a Vexus right before this series came out. I almost went with a Bass Cat. Cool decision to go with an Arkansas company. Woo Pig!

  • @chancewhite8864
    @chancewhite8864 3 роки тому

    You have made the best decision, in my opinion, you could have!! Beautiful boat and congrats!!! I love mine!! You wont regret it!

  • @rex2837
    @rex2837 3 роки тому +1

    Lol great vid, I was 100% sure you were going with the Lynx, But you teased it perfectly. I thought: after all of that, he’s going back to Ranger! Lol. Anyway, You chose well and your color choices look awesome. Basscat boats just look fast. Congrats.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      thanks, was a little worried I'd tick some people off with the tease, but everybody took it as the fun it was

  • @anthonyray773
    @anthonyray773 3 роки тому +1

    Welcome to the Bass Cat family. Just like you I did a lot of research looking for a bass boat. I visited just about ever boat facility to see how the operations went into making there boats. What intrigued me the most was Bass Cat. The people who worked on the boats answered all my questions. Then I met Mr. Piecre. He asked me if I liked what I saw. Where I was from and so forth. I thought that was nice of him to stop to talk. But what really stuck out is when he said, if you buy a boat and there is something on it you would like to have call us and we'll make it for you. Well that sold me. Besides the several JD awards.

  • @scottlrussell3606
    @scottlrussell3606 3 роки тому +1

    Great choice!!! I purchased a Skeeter in Dec 2020 but the Basscat has always been one of my favorite boats. For me the ZXR21 fit in my budget and needs a bit better. You will enjoy that boat and there are as close to bullet proof as any boat on the market can be.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Thanks Sott, that ZXR I reviewed was a really pretty boat.

  • @CB4basser1
    @CB4basser1 3 роки тому +1

    Been in the BC Family since 2005 in an area of the U.S. that had very few. Now more people aren finally waking up, glad to see you went with the Lynx. Enjoy a boat that can do everything, especially look like new still in 10 years if you take care of it.

  • @billypowers52
    @billypowers52 3 роки тому +1

    Great choice. Makes me even more confident in my decision. I am due to get my Lynx in July. Can’t wait !!

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      You going to tour the factory?

    • @billypowers52
      @billypowers52 3 роки тому

      I would love to, do they let you know when they start on your boat ? That would be cool, go watch them do some of the work

  • @easonterra
    @easonterra 3 роки тому +1

    Heck yea Ken! Running this Cat 20 years. You couldn’t get a better boat. As you mentioned, Bass Cat is the only one that “all” Fiberglass Repair shops put high on best boats on market.

  • @kwd1253
    @kwd1253 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations ken on the new boat, glad you found the boat maker that you’re happy be part of. I know I put all my boat picks if I ever won the power ball or mega million lol. But in reality I been looking hard for my next boat for little over a year now. Bass cat, blazer, Phoenix are the 3 I keep going back looking at. I been in just about every bass cat, Phoenix. Been in a blazer 625 just not the 650 yet. Maybe by end of the year I make my mind up 😂. Looking forward to your new videos in that beauty.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Kyle I suspect you'd be happy in any one of those three, all great boats

  • @rainerraaska8083
    @rainerraaska8083 3 роки тому

    Congrats on the Bass Cat! I truly enjoyed all these videos.

  • @larrycorley2470
    @larrycorley2470 3 роки тому +1

    It’s has been awesome watching you go through each boat and talk about some of the things I’ve been saying for years and then talk about some things I’ve never thought about really hope you do the tin boats next I would really like to see how you grade some of the new tin rigs esp after having been a fiberglass guy for so many years really love the videos you give some great info on things and a different perspective that is a big help some times great job keep it up and congrats on the new rig your going to love it

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Thanks Larry and thanks for coming along for the ride

  • @jeremyshepard7833
    @jeremyshepard7833 3 роки тому +1

    Welcome to the family. Love my basscat! Great decision

  • @stringoverbet2790
    @stringoverbet2790 3 роки тому +1

    Where is Vexus part 3 (or what was their score, or reason you went the other way at their shiny sign)?? I am looking at a dvx22 and have been waiting on your review for them. Was hoping you were headed there when you went to Flippin. I fish in cold weather from March-Dec up north, so I like full glass windshields. I drive a lund 208GL and am curious about Vexus...

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      String I was never....how to say this, I tried to get the 21 out, multiple calls, it was never available.

  • @Barteraddy
    @Barteraddy 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats Ken....BC does have some very custom features, and a really solid construction method.

  • @thomasthesing7452
    @thomasthesing7452 Рік тому +1

    Thank You for your research, after 18mths of research on my own I bought a 1880 Vexus. Im curious to what the main reasons you had for not choosing a Vexus? was it price? My final choices were Xpress and Vexus, but after seeing the difference in fit and finish and the quality of the hatches I choose Vexus and so far am happy with my decision.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  Рік тому

      Thomas I tried to get in the boat in rough water and it seemed they didn't want me o

  • @rman110
    @rman110 3 роки тому +1

    You picked the absolute best boat manufacturer in the industry!

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      I got kinda an all around sweet setup this year!

  • @eddiepayne8533
    @eddiepayne8533 3 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed the series! Safe travels.

  • @jamssosv
    @jamssosv 3 роки тому +1

    Cool boat, can't wait for more feedback in your videos as you use it throughout the year

  • @dannyhardy878
    @dannyhardy878 3 роки тому +1

    Really like the Bass Cat. I fish the Fishers of Men trail and they’re our corporate sponsor. I going with a Blazer- I just ordered it last week. I live in Pensacola and have known the Craft family most of my life. Congratulations on your new Lynx- they’re awesome boats.
    FYI- my dad still owns the 3rd 19ft Blazer they ever built in 1984. Came with the latest Mercury- an XR4- 150......

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому +1

      I suspect you will be really happy with the Blazer, I was impressed with it

    • @dannyhardy878
      @dannyhardy878 3 роки тому

      @@KenSmithFishing - Thanks. I really enjoyed this serious- wish it could happen every year. You have a truly unbiased professional opinion. We need more “consumer reporting” on many products in our industry.

  • @chrsmoto
    @chrsmoto 3 роки тому +1

    Welcome to the family! Great decision.

  • @mikekeller8660
    @mikekeller8660 3 роки тому +2

    From what you kept describing as what your needs were in a boat, I knew the Lynx would be the perfect choice. I've owned 2 Bass Cats in the past and currently own a Ranger. My next, and probably last, boat will be a Bass Cat. GUARANTEED.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      You not happy with the Ranger?

    • @mikekeller8660
      @mikekeller8660 3 роки тому

      @@KenSmithFishing Ken, I bought my 518 back in 2002. Previously owned a 1990 and 1995 Panteras. Only reason I left Bass Cat was because at the time, they didn't have half the storage they do now or my Ranger. Have had no problems with this Ranger at all. But, does not have near the speed or rough water ride I had with Bass Cat. Now that Bass Cat has the storage, my next boat will be Bass Cat, GUARANTEED! You will never be satisfied with any other boat after owning a Bass Cat.

  • @donfousek379
    @donfousek379 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on the Basscat . I am so happy you got the best boat that you like. I have been in a few of them and they ride nice. I did like watching the process. It was very eye opening. I still love my boat. Would buy a new one if I was in the market. Enjoy your Lynx!!!!!!!

  • @RenfrowBirchfield
    @RenfrowBirchfield 3 роки тому +1

    I really liked your reviews. I live in NWA and will be looking for a boat in 4 more years to buy. Looking at spending 50k cash as a retirement present for myself not sure if I should go new Nitro or used Basscat. Thoughts?

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Jason, just my opinion but you asked, I think the Bass Cat will outlast the Nitro by a significant margin

  • @frankkoepp5351
    @frankkoepp5351 3 роки тому +1

    Great series! Congratulations on your new boat.

  • @alanmcnally7268
    @alanmcnally7268 3 роки тому +1

    Good Journey Ken and congrats . Tough decision for sure.
    Would like u to report on boat as u run up the hours; like prop sizing, the first 30 hrs what goes wrong and have to get fixed, does the cover fit properly , etc. You het the idea

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      Alan I made this comment somewhere else as well, I'm going to do an initial walk through of the boat this week, then when I have some hours in it a second one with the good and the bad

  • @landondarjean983
    @landondarjean983 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome choice, can’t wait to see some tournament wins out of it!

  • @rowens74
    @rowens74 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful! You know I love the black!!! Good choice and gorgeous rig.

  • @darryldavenport1158
    @darryldavenport1158 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome boat Ken. Hope to see ya on the lake one day. Or maybe the Dairy Mart...

  • @jaypruss3236
    @jaypruss3236 3 роки тому +1

    Best of luck with your new boat. Enjoyed the journey from the first video to now, not to mention Bass Cat is an awesome boat.

  • @CMDAVISs
    @CMDAVISs 3 роки тому +1

    I didnt expect you to pick bass cat but its a great choice and one day when I'm a little less poor as you say thats my next boat I have a champion now and I want to decide between lynx and hybrid myself.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      When I started this I'd have bet you $100 I would not be in a Cat, interesting what some research will do

  • @rickpurcell4920
    @rickpurcell4920 3 роки тому +1

    Ken, welcome to the BCB family. It’s a great family to be part of. I have two, my very first bass boat a 1995 Pantera and a 2018 Cougar.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      What do you do the the ‘95?

    • @rickpurcell4920
      @rickpurcell4920 3 роки тому

      @@KenSmithFishing, I keep saying I’m going to sell it, but it was my first fiberglass bassboat, ordered it and have a lot of great memories fishing out of that boat. I’m afraid the sentimental side of me may take over and it ends up staying around.
      Last summer I bought the 2018 Cougar from a very anxious seller, a near new boat well rigged and with very few hours.

  • @tracynewman5246
    @tracynewman5246 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the whole voyage congratulations beautiful ride 👍

  • @kevinreardon5251
    @kevinreardon5251 3 роки тому +1

    Wow. Congrats! That is my dream boat. I hope you enjoy it!

  • @johncasper5783
    @johncasper5783 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Ken,
    This was a great series. Now that you' ve had the Lynx for a while will you be posting an update commenting on the things you like and don't like about it?

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  2 роки тому

      John I have made several comments about it as I have fished out of it, but hoping to get into the Puma STS for a day in the next few months and I'll expand on that as I consider what my next boat will be

    • @johncasper5783
      @johncasper5783 2 роки тому

      @@KenSmithFishing Fantastic! Looking forward to it.

  • @Irishmule169
    @Irishmule169 2 роки тому +1

    Great choice Ken…! Love my Cat and welcome to the family !! Lay it up in the air and feel the rush !!

  • @secsyhippo
    @secsyhippo 3 роки тому +1

    my boat now I bought from my in laws down near hope Ark, I don't know if ill ever buy a different brand.
    its an 89 sabre and I love it even though its 6 years older than me lol, chine walks like nobodys business but with a 150 she'll run high 60's and smooth as butter when she doesnt want to dance.
    hope you love your Lynx Ken, hope to see you on ray rob

  • @mikegower2419
    @mikegower2419 3 роки тому

    Thanks enjoyed the whole series!

  • @stevejohn2030
    @stevejohn2030 3 роки тому

    Bad part. I don't have all the features of a 21 model. Don't know if I should complain? Any thoughts??

  • @stevemolina8801
    @stevemolina8801 3 роки тому +1

    Any time I was in the market for a new boat I was always willing to look around and in 2011 I bought a Bass Cat Pantera II, It was a great boat. I really think your boat search videos are really great and you spent a lot of time on the little things. Again earlier this year I was looking for another boat and again nothing grabbed me, there was nothing out there in the 19 foot range that I thought brought something new to the table so yet again there is a 21 Bass Cat Pantera II behind my truck.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      What steered you to the Pantera?

    • @stevemolina8801
      @stevemolina8801 3 роки тому

      @@KenSmithFishing I live in Southern California and our local lakes are not very big, I do fish Big water about 5-6 times a year and the Calif Delta. With a 200 two people and tourney rigged I can do 71/72 just me 75. I can keep up with 20 footers and pass many. (I dont use poles). A big reason is my garage is a California standard 2 car garage at 22' long. At 19'1" and the new 4 stroke it just fits straight in! I also have motorcycles so angling a boat wasn't in the cards. I fish team and some Pro/Am tournaments and the boat never failed me. I can shove way too much stuff in this hull.

  • @maf1077
    @maf1077 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on the new rig!!

  • @loucarter6291
    @loucarter6291 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations sir and good choice. I run a Phoenix but would have no qualms about switching to BCB.

  • @CMDAVISs
    @CMDAVISs Рік тому

    Did you try the 203 hybrid yet? Old champion hull supposedly. I just miss champion 😪

  • @jabojr5171
    @jabojr5171 3 роки тому +1

    This was a great series, really enjoyed all the great info and insights. I feel bad for Vexus.

  • @pastorbillyedgar4986
    @pastorbillyedgar4986 3 роки тому +1

    Welcome to Arkansas
    You surprised me but I think good choice if I had the dough from your video and my preference it would be the Basscat or the Phenix
    Lots of older Basscats here in the area tells me thy will take a licken and keep on ticken
    Be blessed thanks for all the info it will help me when I upgrade

  • @larrywatts3572
    @larrywatts3572 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed the search...my retirement present to myself was a new bass boat as well and it came down to Phoenix 721 or Bass Cat Cougar...had to go with Phoenix simply for the deck layout...but I do love the Bass Cats too

  • @cherokeelaketennessee7895
    @cherokeelaketennessee7895 3 роки тому +1

    That's a great looking boat!! I'm glad you got the low profile tires, don't like the huge tires the normally put on. Enjoy!

  • @shiggityswa
    @shiggityswa 3 роки тому +2

    Man..... I was excited to see how the vexus scored. The vexus, basscat and Phoenix are my top 3.

    • @KenSmithFishing
      @KenSmithFishing  3 роки тому

      All really solid options I think

    • @shiggityswa
      @shiggityswa 3 роки тому

      @@KenSmithFishing your videos are selling me on basscats. I won’t be making a jump to a new boat until 2023 and ultimately it will be between phoniex and basscat with contingency program playing the biggest factor.

  • @midgebarker4022
    @midgebarker4022 3 роки тому +1

    Blazer & Bass Cat are my top 2 in quality & price. Either one of those you can't miss on.

  • @fishndav
    @fishndav 3 роки тому +1

    Glad you are a BCB brother! The Lynx is the best boat I have ever owned.