Skeeter or Ranger

[00SKEETER]

Simple answer. Both are good boats and you won't go wrong with either one. I currently own a ranger but wouldn't hesitate to run a skeeter either. And you won't go wrong with a Merc, Yamaha or E-Tec (07-2010). They are all good motors. I have had a Yamaha and currently run an 09 E-tec. I love both of them. So when you buy a used boat don't get caught up in brands (look for the best deal). Ask Dave Stewart, he currently runs an 07 E-tec with over 1000 hours on it with no problems. That's more hours than most of us will put on a boat in a lifetime.

[yamahammer]

Skeeter DEFINITELY. They have weathered the economic woes better than all the other manufacturers and have built a quality product for the last 60 years. Even on a used boat the second owner gets a full 10 year warranty on structural components You cant beat the ride and handling of these boats and no way would I take an evinrude over Yamaha. I run merc for years and after switching to Yamaha years ago will never own anything else

[wishniwasfishn]

I have a Ranger 520, with a mercury 225, and I love it, handles rough water like a dream, huge fishing platform, and its a Ranger!!! But I like the Skeeters also, so I dont think you could go wrong with either of them!!!