OVER / UNDER! PHOENIX 920 ELITE BUILD REVIEW (GOOD DEAL??)

[@yellowladdermedia9101]

Thumbs up to Phoenix and Jeff Hartung!

[@sajeoarguelles5272]

Just got my 920 elite a few weeks ago. Jeff is one of the main reasons I came out of a skeeter and into a Phoenix. These are the baddest on the planet and customer service is second to none.

[@garrystaggs3078]

Finally !! I still can't afford one but they sure are nice

[@TeamMarineService]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@samsk24]

I would love to see a recap of all the prices together in a video. I think it would be cool to price and rank the 18 and 19 footers too.

[@5000BlueStudios]

Good deal!

[@johnsims6925]

Spot on review. I just completed the break in on my 920 Elite. This boat is built with every convenience option you could ask for in a fishing platform. Premium construction throughout. I am still finding new options on it and I've owned for 3 weeks now. 50 Gallon fuel tank for long runs. All the boxes are large, lit and provide ample storage (center storage has a flexible light for early morning rigging). Front and rear decks are huge. Love that Phoenix lets you customize color schemes which makes each boat unique and not cookie cutter. The ride of the 920 is smooth and responsive. No buyer remorse here. Phoenix builds em right. Hats off to them!

[@areddfishing7473]

Phoenix is the best boat brand on the market for the Price period. they ride amazing and the lay out is perfect. its something other brands need to do instead of insane prices for crap!

[@skeeterboy77]

absolutely love my 920 Elite.. Now they need a 919 Elite.. and yes Jeff is awesome..

[@kentsatterfield6617]

Your wish came true

[@liprippinwithmo]

I ordered a 921 elite. They said 3 months for the build. Sux having to wait but much rather have a boat that is gonna last. Plus you can customize this with your TM of choice, motor of choice, and any colors your imagination allows for. That’s alone makes them a quality boat builder in my opinion.

[@c.shoefish]

Good friend of mine had a Phoenix, it truly was an amazing boat, he recently sold it for a badass fully restored champion though.

[@tommascari8298]

I'd like to see you put a list together of all the "Undervalued" boats & another list of all the "Overpriced" boats and do a video, could be longer, or 2 videos. Keep up the great content!

[@TeamMarineService]

Great idea Tom, we will do that when we wrap up the series!

[@sardisironworks]

I have a 2016 819 pro xp. It's a great boat and has been extremely reliable and held up well to all season fishing. That said, what sets Phoenix apart in my mind is the customer service. It has been excellent. Any question I have had has been promptly answered by Tim personally, phone and email. Most everyone out there builds a good boat. It's the service after the sale directly from Phoenix that has made me a customer for life. Even the trailer company they use (Marine Master) has provided excellent support when I had a hub rotor destroy itself when the brake pad separated. I sent them 2 pictures, and 2 days later I had all the parts with extras to replace it (even a tube of grease and extra caps, bearings and brake pads for a whole other axle.) They warrantied all of it on a 5 year old trailer. I have been impressed by them both to say the least. It really is the little things that can make the difference when picking a company to buy from. Glad to see the review is exactly what I expected it to be.

[@shawnsutton2648]

Love these over unders. Got a video idea. You have a 40 thousand budget, maybe a little bit over. You want a tournament ready bass boat. It can be aluminum. What's the best you can build?

[@ninnomarks3870]

Xpress x19 with a 150 is in the 40s but with a 175 high 40s to 50s

[@bobw8290]

I met Jeff for a tour of the Champion / Stratos plant in TN back in 2005. He was super knowledgeable about boats and had some deep Champ roots.

[@MarkW69]

Gary Clouse, Jeff Hartung and Tim in parts are the BEST in the boat mfg business. Thanks for the video!

[@andyhauser9327]

A big thank you to Jeff and Dave for helping us out with this video!

[@scottfrost8956]

Great job Andy as usual... God 80k is a lot of Money but this sounds fair and worth it.

[@mudieproductions]

Thank you for these videos been in the boating industry for 16 years now. Worked at many of these plants and love hearing this information.

[@Phoenix-nl2ut]

Awesome I just ordered an 819 pro trading in my 2020 nitro z19. You made my decision feel so much better.

[@bobbysloneakathefishwhispe1300]

Love to see some over and under 18’ and 19’ boats

[@basswhisperer4803]

Definitely would love to see 18 fiberglass bass boat models for us on a budget

[@seanstumphf792]

Yes guys on a budget and guys who want to store in a standard garage!

[@dan776]

How about doing the 818/819

[@shiggityswa]

The 920 elite is in my #1 spot for when I buy a new boat next spring.

[@TeamMarineService]

That's a solid choice Jay! 👍🏻

[@scottfrost8956]

Get a Charger

[@adamportner8102]

I have always been a fan of pheonix from the start. Talked about them to all my fishing club buddies. Last year one finally listened and bought a used 2019 921phx. I was hooked on the idea of a Gatertrax but once priced out I just didn't think it was worth it and a used one just doesn't exist. Well I looked up used Pheonix boats and stumbled on a 2019 921 pro xp and was shocked when it had a Suzuki 250ss. I'm picking it up Monday for probably 20 to 25k less than a new one. I wish it had garmin everything but when buying used you can't be that picky. I mean finding the Suzuki on one is impossible used so .......... but it has 2 12" Lowrance units

[@moosedriverc17]

Just bought a Phoenix 721 Pro XP this morning! Have to wait for some back ordered graphs. Went with a helix 15 with Mega 360 off bow, helix 12 at console, and a pair of raptor poles, Ultrex 112. Not quite at decked out as the over/under...but a 21 ft boat with a 250 Merc with a Altas plate, and all that...I was able to stay very reasonable! In fact I barely went over the Elite starting price!!

[@mediaspeedfilms1334]

Great video Andy! Great boat for a decent price!

[@TeamMarineService]

Thanks buddy, Phoenix does make a solid rig!

[@lightningmusky5286]

Phoenix is a good value and made well boat. This is where a lot of other brands owners are going especially from large corporation owned boat companies. Don’t sell out Phoenix! Expand you guys do it right!

[@toddeudy8830]

Left ranger for Phoenix. Customer service is awesome with Phoenix. Ranger was two hour wait to get anyone on the phone. It is what it is. Thanks Phoenix boats for building a great boat and supporting us buyers.

[@timroyall6513]

I've been in a couple of these and they are sweet rides! If I could afford a new boat, Phoenix would be at top of the list. Great video as usual Andy. Thanks for doing these!

[@realestateinvestmentresult3723]

Great boat, great review! Nice work Team Marine

[@TeamMarineService]

Thanks REIR!

[@frankkoepp5351]

I came out of a 203 Champion into a Phoenix Phx 20. I absolutely love the Phx !

[@gajeayres]

I'd like to see one done on the Skeeter ZXR20

[@davidhahn167]

Thank you for doing Phoenix. My plans are to order one in the next few weeks. This video has definitely reassured me that Phoenix is a great choice and value.

[@danieldix7669]

Man, if there’s anything i would like to see... i would love to see you do a falcon 195... i know there’s a ton of guys on your page in the market for 19 footers, and Falcon is coming in hot here lately!

[@SSS51706]

I’m looking at purchasing an 819. I keep comparing all the other competitors and keep ending back up at Phoenix because of the quality and what you get for the money. I want drive one just be sure, but on paper they are my winner so far.

[@sefty77]

I've had my 819 for 5 weeks now. Just turned over 10 hours. I've had boats for over 20 years. By far the best bass boat I've ever had. Btw, full tank of fuel, live wells, tournament load, two anglers, 70 mph boat. Rides and fishes like a 20' boat.

[@olepedersen2795]

Need to do some 819 or 919. Like there top model and there lowest cheapest model.

[@NytronX]

The 20 PHX is better than the 920 series if you live in the north. There's also a must have trailer optional upgrade relating to the suspension, can't remember the details but you need it if you live in MN or WI, that's for sure. Phoenix has the best top cap storage layout of any manufacturer by a large margin. I wish they'd get rid of the plastics in the dash though.

[@tameraortiz7485]

Just curious. We looked at the 921 elite but settled on the 2021 phx21. What do you think? It's supposed to be ready next month. We understand it's supposed to be great for the big waters here on Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake St. Clair. Currently have a 2016 Skeeter ZX250 we bought new but trading in and it's actually handled the waters here great.

[@NytronX]

@@tameraortiz7485 The 21 PHX is at the very top of my list. Here's some footage of a 920 running rough water, the PHX series would do even better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3SbhWepaLyDgcU kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3mWfqV-oJ5_psU Make sure you hang a Yamaha SHO on the back, you can ecu flash/swap them to 335hp.

[@tameraortiz7485]

@@NytronX That's an amazing video! Those big waves are no joke. I can tell. Wow! Impressive ride. We really want the Yamaha but the new 2021VMAX250 is on back order 14 months away. We have a Yahama 250 SHO now and it's a beast. We only had one problem with it 3 yrs a ago but Yamaha covered it 100%. It still has warranty too. But man, 14 months to get our new boat is a long time to wait. We're just going with the Mercury ProXS250 v8 4 stroke and in 3 years, put a new Yamaha on it. 😉 Can't wait. Was reluctant switching brands since our Skeeter has been great but new Chapter. Thanks for your input. 😀

[@NytronX]

@@tameraortiz7485 Good luck, I'm jealous! I need to buy a tow vehicle first.

[@tameraortiz7485]

@@NytronX Thanks! So true, a good tow truck is a must. Can't take the boat anywhere without one. Take care and wish you the best! 😊

[@michaelskenadore2282]

I wish companies like this made a Walleye boat. From watching these videos I'm seeing some pretty great companies, but the ones that seem like they have the best customer service or make the best boats are just bass boats and I'm in the market for a multi-species.

[@calebpalko7397]

I’m a bass guy through and through. But being up north where you guys are. I’m sure you work on a lot of walleye/multi-species boats. I’ve fished many tournaments against guys in big lake walleye rigs. Would love to see you do a crossover video of one. Depending on how many you deal with and know about them 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@harryestep2488]

How about a series of undervalued/overpriced on used older used boats? Enjoy the series and time and effort you put into it. I am still running a 1996 Ranger 461vs, paid for redone bench seats, carpet, ultrex talons ( I know your opinion on them.😂) with a 150 efi. Still runs and rides great.

[@GregFisherAngling]

Great video! Now could you do the same video with identical items and price this set up today in Jan 2023?

[@TeamMarineService]

We've seen a $10k on the absolute low end and $20k on the high end jump in prices! Crazy

[@GregFisherAngling]

That’s what I figured. I ran across your video while researching for a new boat build and almost came to tears. 😢 If I could find a dealer to come close to your numbers I would be ordering today. Thank you for some amazing information video’s.

[@TheFishinAddict]

Is this load out/configuration still the same price 3 years later? Would be interesting to see a comparison

[@christopherpitts8539]

If I could find a new 920 elite for that around here I’d probably go buy it. I’ve been shopping around

[@nickstanislaus]

Love my 920 Elite! The slam latches are an outstanding feature. Great Video man. 🤘🏼🔥

[@williammeeks7409]

Thanks team marine for another great review. Phoenix makes a great boat for sure. Fast and a great fishing platform.

[@carlbraucht5542]

I have 2 buddies that own Pheonix and I've driven them both 20footer running 83mph with 2 guys I cant complain but in rough water I had to run the trough without getting wet in it 2018 pheonix 20 footer

[@Hanak1579]

Definitely the best boat you have done yet. Bet you one of your caps

[@robertjacobsfishing]

Brilliant video. Well done Phoenix!

[@chrisadcock9148]

Do the 721 pro xp! Best value on the market hands down!

[@r10fishing58]

ordered mine yesterday, got every single option all the way down to the stupid stuff lol, only thing i didn’t get was 2nd console. literally everything else i ordered. ordered it without graphs and trolling motor, swapping 4 126sv’s, lithium batts, and garmin force. $81k

[@r10fishing58]

You get a 920 Elite with a 250 ProXS, and literally everything but the kitchen sink I'll install all your graphs, trolling motor and all your transducers (except the in hull), cables etc. on the new boat I'll take your boat in stripped on electronics, no trolling motor, no graphs Here is your options list: Mercury SC 1000 Digital Gauge Package Mercury Merc Monitor System Fusion Bluetooth Stereo w/ 2 speakers RGB Deck Lighting Kit MK 460 PC Upgrade Black Atlas Atlas Gauge 2x Blades Dual Dash Dual Bow Stack Chrome Decal Paint Over Trailer 18" Matte Black Rampage Wheel Trailer Pin Stripe Padded Cooler Lid Install Customer's Graphs/tm 8 hours Slam Latch On Step Box Built In Bow Lights Oxygen Innovations Livewell System Sliding Tackle Storage System Custom Fit Landing Net Phoenix AIR Circulation System Trick Step Bow Step Rigid Backup Light Kit Black Fulton F2 Jack and Winch Upgrade Garmin GT - 8 In Hull BBT Dual Dash Shelf Mount BBT HD Gimbals AGM31 Crank Battery Upgrade Custom Machined Group 31 Aluminum Battery Tray that’s the order text, pretty sweet considering $81k, obviously without graphs it still. 4 months can’t come fast enough .😂

[@SHW372]

On order!!

[@TeamMarineService]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@moosedriverc17]

When is it suppose to be in? I just bought a Phoenix 721 Pro XP!

[@SHW372]

@@moosedriverc17 12 weeks July

[@mattfour1413]

Man that skeeter fxr was almost 100k and I feel like this Phoenix is just as good for way less. Except the skeeter seats are way nicer.

[@brandoncarter9047]

Ordered a 819 a few weeks ago.

[@bnasty8653]

Love Phoenix they are Tennessee made💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@adamportner8102]

Explain to us how to tune a vented prop

[@DinsmoreOutdoors]

Thank you so much for doing this!! Loved it! Hope to get a Phoenix soon as I get home from deployment!!

[@TeamMarineService]

No problem buddy! Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DinsmoreOutdoors]

@@TeamMarineService Thank you for the support and the videos!

[@ddm62571]

Good review! Liked Phoenix boats for a while. Thinking about making it my next boat. Like their style and since I live in Phoenix I got to get a Phoenix boat. 😄

[@sbhcmcc]

I’m really contemplating going fiberglass. What is your opinion of the phoenix boats, hill construction, craftsmanship? I guess it depends on whether or not you have any experience but for an affordable way to get into a fiberglass boat it seems like this or nitro and I know how you feel about the nitro

[@TeamMarineService]

Phoenix boats are pretty good. They have some downfalls but the construction and quality is usually there. And their customer service is really good too.

[@sbhcmcc]

@@TeamMarineService thanks man

[@Hanak1579]

It’s about time thank you thank you thank you

[@fishingwithphil2582]

Really enjoying all the videos! Is is possible to do a 18 foot boat playlist? I would love to see a Phoenix 818 pro with dual poles and ultrek with a 10 up front and a 10 at the console. Thanks 🙏

[@jakehorton1410]

Might change my mind some from the last few years bc i was feeling it was somewhere just a bit over the newer nitro.

[@TrippyWheelz]

I mean I could just live in the rod box and say F a house 🤔🤔🤔😂

[@TeamMarineService]

🤣🤣🤣 We support that commitment! Hahaha

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

Do they make a dual console model ? The web site doesn't appear that they do . The color build option is very nice . Spent an hour building one but need DC

[@matthewbrummett3043]

Curious if you’ve reached out to folks at Caymas. Seen a 2021 CX 21 at boat ramp 3 weeks ago and it looked sweet.

[@stevecox6104]

He did a cx 20 video already. I have a CX 21 and it is amazing... test drove a Phoenix 921 pro Xp and a 921 elite before buying my Caymas. Phoenix finishes are dated, but they are solid in rough water. If you’re in the market, test out a caymas and it will be hard to buy anything else.

[@burneraccount9253]

RRRRAAAUUUHHHHHHHH!!! That's what I think a Phoenix sounds like! Lol

[@realestateinvestmentresult3723]

Nailed it! Haha

[@mediaspeedfilms1334]

Hahahahaha

[@burneraccount9253]

Spot on! 🤣🤣🤣

[@TeamMarineService]

Hahaha you did nail it Burner Account!!!

[@garretthale5670]

I got a 921 elite , 15 helix on console , two 12 helix on bow with 360 , pretty much loaded , mid $80k out the door . Runs mid 73 mph solo rider with a great ride , I would suggest anyone give these boats a look when buying, won’t be disappointed

[@TeamMarineService]

Heck yeah Garrett

[@dannykeenum7537]

Hey that's not terrible! I mean pimpped out! Ready tournament fish out door! Under 80k. And there beautifull boats!

[@TeamMarineService]

Agreed Danny, fully loaded up all that's lacking is a limit in the livewells!

[@tdflooringtd]

Great boats

[@jayward8956]

Do you guys have a preference on 20ft vs 21ft? I want an Elite. Not sure if I should go with the Elite 21 or Elite 20. Was initially considering the Elite 20 to save some room in the garage.

[@rogerglasco5941]

Nice video. WHAT ABOUT THE DRAIN PLUG?

[@TheJosh10304]

You should do a video of a normal day at your shop

[@briannauss2728]

JC.. So much for going from golfing to fishing bcuz it's cheaper... Haha. Cmon bass tracker you got this.. Just another year

[@johnnysaechao6218]

That’s my dream boat there! U r awesome Andy 😎😎😎no Bull shit straight to the point!

[@wjroutdoors4079]

Hey Andy love the videos, been wondering what happened to the Champ

[@offgridwhitetails8768]

These folks are for sure skeeters competition and will pass them up quick IMO. Skeeter were dropping the ball in so many areas till the r series. And customer service is one of those areas.

[@bryanpayne2354]

Great price for all that!!

[@TeamMarineService]

Definitely is a great price!

[@samueldarroch7158]

Blazer 650 pro tour and bass cat lynx

[@thomaswinters1018]

Let’s have a video on Bullet Boats.

[@crankinbass5758]

Here’s my opinion on Phoenix. The boat is very sweet. However I would like to see a model with a big center rod box. I also don’t like the console that’s half plastic. And I don’t think they offer fiberglass fenders. (I could be wrong I just never see but 2 with them). Not a fan of that flat black cheap looking fender

[@adamportner8102]

They offer fiberglass fenders but many don't want to spend the extra money. Plus fiberglass fenders can crack and are not as sturdy. I know people with cracked fiberglass fenders and they don't replace them because they are so expensive. Just the paint alone add so much cost. If the metal fenders rust 20 years later it's very cheap and easy to replace.

[@WestCoastChris138]

Do the Xpress tin rig! If they won’t answer the phone DM Luke Dunkin an see if he can put you in touch with someone, he just did an interview with the owner an Bill Lowen when he won, worth a try!?

[@marcusyoung2870]

They did an Xpress one a few weeks ago

[@paulgsmith9874]

Can you please do one on the Phoenix 721 pro xp

[@TeamMarineService]

You got it!

[@roadtripping2445]

Whats yalls thoughts on the old hydra sports bass boats. was the Kevlar haul any good?

[@cjstammfishing2017]

I got sent to chris at phoenix for a sponsorship for a high school team and he sent me to a dealer and im not looking for a demo boat

[@rhoma79]

Let's see multispecies over/under.

[@bruteforce2011]

Will you be able to do a mid level bass boat but and not to buy video?

[@derricklozerfishing5522]

Can you do a skeekter 20R review intrested in your thoughts

[@adrianalvarado7407]

Oh shoot it blew your hair off lol. Love these reviews

[@carlbraucht5542]

So Andy, what do you think the best boat is in 2021 for a 20footer in fiberglass and dont say Champion lol

[@edseegert71]

I've been hearing about a lot of problems with the trailers. Is anyone having any issues with their's? Just curious.

[@adrianalvarado7407]

Can you please do a caymas review??

[@adrianalvarado7407]

Never mind you already did thanks

[@TeamMarineService]

👍👍

[@matthewheld8577]

Over under new Allison? 😜

[@drewculbreth4805]

In the catalog you have to pay for the prop...doesn't come with Poles

[@TeamMarineService]

Interesting!

[@AndrewGarnerAdventures]

Where is the FFS?

[@midgebarker4022]

How about a over/under boat for the weekend guy working man's bass boat ?

[@nickberry3233]

If I ever sell my Champion, Phoenix 920 is what it will be replaced with.

[@lonniesimmonds2294]

Good price! But still high price for the normal fisherman!

[@TeamMarineService]

You are correct Lonnie!

[@adamportner8102]

I wonder if they have any rebates. Sometimes they do.and most people take a 15 year loan on an expensive boat which makes the payments doable.

[@bobbysloneakathefishwhispe1300]

How heavy is the 31 series batteries

[@bobsmith1841]

Do you sell new or used boats?

[@glenbarton6066]

I know it’s aluminum but I’d love to see a video on an Avid 20 XB. Not a whole lot out there on these boats yet and I’m curious about them.

[@robertschurg6300]

Is it true they bought cobras mold when they went out of business?

[@TeamMarineService]

I guess we don't know that for sure Robert. Anybody in the comment section here know the answer?

[@SigOhSig]

Phoenix started off from the old bee line boats. I don't see why they would buy the old cobra hulls. Nothing in their line up is close to those boats at all.

[@adamportner8102]

No it was bumble bee. They called them pheonix bee line and was new 20 footer with a 250 for $30k or just over. They then came out with the 721 and after a few years stopped making the bee line. The bee line was priced to sell and were very light and fast but narrower and not as stable in ruff water. Bumble bee boats was a go fast company like Alison and bullet. Now the son of the old bumble boats is the owner of Falcon bassboats.

[@SigOhSig]

@@adamportner8102 that's right i misspoke

[@adamportner8102]

@@SigOhSig yeah the bee line was just an easy way to get started and have money coming in while they designed and made their own molds/hulls. They left stratos because they didn't want to cut corners for profit anymore. They wanted to built something top notch. I'm coming out of a stratos and it has treated me well for many years. 1998 stratos 201xl. Selling it if anyone is interested.

[@johnpace1131]

Suzuki beat out the yamaha with the samurai sword, let's see who has the top 20 ft bass boat. Seats, ride, dealer support, storage, latches, live wells, console, etc......