For a long time, the Bass Boat remained an American specialty, with a few renowned brands setting the trend. Its growing popularity has changed all that. Today, there are dozens of Bass Boat brands in the USA, including Ranger, Nitro, Phoenix, Triton, G3, Tracker, Bass Cat, Stratos, Lund, Bullet, Xpress and Vexus. At the same time, the market is expanding internationally, with new products appearing from Poland, Eastern Europe, South Africa and China, some at very attractive prices.
Polish and Chinese manufacturers
While these "foreign" players have yet to make a real impact in the United States, they are finding a favorable echo in Europe and Asia.
The American market, for its part, is seeing the arrival of less expensive Bass Boats, even if this means taking liberties with traditional boat design. As a result, we're seeing large, slightly remodeled Jon boats competing with Bass Boats in the entry-level segment. Finally, some aluminum hulls play both the Bass Boat and Bay Boat card, further blurring the lines.
From $14,000 to $160,000
This evolution makes the market more diverse than ever, with prices ranging from $14,000 for a 16-foot boat to $160,000 for a 22-foot Bass Boat.
A huge difference that can be explained by size, but also by equipment supplied and the brand's reputation.
