Saturday, April 9, 2011

Top Bass Boats

By Kristen Wesch


Fishing weather is finally here. It's time to oil up the rod and reel and get out on the water. Bass fishing is one of the more exciting and challenging ways to spend your time on the water. If you are looking to update your fishing rig this year, or just starting out with your first bass boat, I've got some great starting places for you.

According to the latest JD Power findings, Bass Cat makes the best boat hands-down. They have a wide range of vessels to choose from that run anywhere from 15 to 21 feet in length. Their models are suited for saltwater, freshwater and shallows fishing. Anyone from beginner to expert can find a suitable boat at Bass Cat.

Ranger Boats landed in the runner-up spot on the list. If you are a competitive fisherman you have no doubt heard of Ranger. They have a long history in the sport fishing industry and churn out excellent bass fishing boats as well as several models suitable for family outings and other watersports activities.

The number three spot was claimed by Skeeter Boats. Skeeter has dedicated the last 60 years to designing ultra-competitive fishing boats. They hold the bragging rights to the first bass boat ever produced, as well as the first US Coast Guard approved bass boat among many other firsts in the industry. They offer endless options for buyers to design their perfect fishing boat.

Stratos boats landed in the fourth spot on the list. They offer 5 series and 13 models to choose from for competitive fisherman to fish-and-ski water sports fans. Alan Stinson, Stratos' legendary hull designer, has over 40 years of design experience behind him and has helped Stratos design high performance models to satisfy every type of fisherman on the water.

Rounding out the top five list is Triton. Triton prides themselves on the overall strength and safety of their performance boats among many other qualities. They employ a design that uses no wood which makes for a super lightweight and extra buoyant boat. Triton offers several models including fish-and-ski, aluminum bass boats and even pontoons.

So there you have it, the top five bass boat manufacturers according to JD Power's most recent consumer surveys. If you are looking to get into a top quality bass boat or a versatile rig for your whole family to enjoy you've five great places to start shopping.




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