Truth about Phoenix Boats

[@mike1970ist]

2022 919 Pro XP owner here. Agree 100% with all your comments ride, speed, cornering and fish ability is phenomenal in this bird. All my co anglers are amazed how “big” this 19 footer fishes. 2 things I wish would have got were the hydraulic jack plate and the paint over gatorhyde. My boat has a 24 pitch 3 blade Fury and it will start to chine walk around 69mph but can correct it. You are right taking time to balance the boat and heavier weights toward mid and stern helps a lot. Thanks for the great videos Big Jim, you helped me make my decision last year.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thank you Mike! I appreciate the comment 👍🏻

[@myopinion8090]

That rough water clip is a avg. day at Paris Landing one thing i learned the hard way if your gonna be on Kentucky lake i want the longest boat I can possibly have / store those 3ft rollers are no joke

[@BigJimFishing]

Believe me, if my garage was 2 ft deeper, I would own a 21 footer.

[@myopinion8090]

@@BigJimFishing Amen to that

[@SouthGeorgiaBassin]

Nice breakdown of the special features by Phoenix. I currently own a older Skeeter but looking to make the move to a new boat instead of used. The Phoenix is going to be my next boat. Thanks for sharing.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@thomasjay1145]

My Stratos 201 pro rides smooth for me and never takes on water so I still keep it but if I ever do get a new boat it will be that kind of boat nice review thanks.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@Daniel-pz4wm]

Great video Big Jim!!! 🤓 I'm catching BIG BASS limits out of a 9.9hp Chrysler motor out of a "Ted Williams" 16 foot Jon Boat🤓 and I'm GUARANTEEING you that NOBODY'S DOING THAT!!! 😁😎🤪😜 LOVING THE VIDEOS BIG JIM!!! 👍👍👍

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@charleswooten9836]

My 919 is the best boat I have ever owned. Fast, stable, and a great company to work with. Touring the plant was eye opening. Best part of owning a Phoenix for me, no white river marine group.

[@BigJimFishing]

Great comment! I think the 919 is the fastest hull they make.

[@BarkingRugers]

Had a BumbleBee 290 ProSport, not a bad boat and it punched way above it's weight class. Most of the guys I fish with have moved to a Pheonix if they fish a glass boat. I am not gentle enough to have a glass boat and so I moved from the BumbleBee to a GatorTrax Strike in 22'. I believe that in the glass boat world Pheonix is in the top of it's class for the $$$ you spend and you get a damn fine boat.

[@cjnugent4102]

I’ve got a 2023 819Pro that has been ordered for 11 weeks now. I’m so excited that I’ll soon be a Phoenix boat owner! 👍🏻🇺🇸🎣

[@BigJimFishing]

Congrats CJ!

[@cjnugent4102]

@@BigJimFishing your previous video’s and explanation of the Phoenix brand was exactly what I was searching for when I was doing my research for my first ever fiberglass boat. Thanks to your detailed information was what helped me make my final decision! 👍🏻🇺🇸🎣

[@BigJimFishing]

@@cjnugent4102 thank you! Let Phoenix know when you can.

[@cjnugent4102]

@@BigJimFishing sure will

[@dlpeckfishing]

BJ, very nice video my man and awesome boat you have. I feel the same way about my Basscat Caracal. Both brands are definitely at the top of my list as for as features, customizations and made by fisherman’s. Also Phoenix’s are getting super popular here in Texas as well.

[@BigJimFishing]

Basscats are very nice and well made. I would never knock them.

[@rettoba]

The money I spend for my Phoenix is the best money I have ever spent. up on plane, with not too much trim, like riding on air, very smooth. Thanks for the video!

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching

[@mikz86ta1]

May be a great boat, I have no personal experience. But for the prices used or new have made these unaffordable for most. I'm ok with searching for an older Ranger, Stratos, Champion or Winner.

[@tonyvieson9194]

It's because very few Phoenix owners sell there boats. Which for me, speakers volumes.

[@williamjenkins3720]

She’s a beauty Big Jim! I’ve not seen a Phoenix I didn’t like.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thank you

[@jasonkirks]

Jim, you truly are THE BEST Phoenix boat salesman on KZbin! I’m in love with these boats, been in love, but you keep posting videos that separate Phoenix from the rest of the competition. You need a coupon code so you can get a kickback, lol

[@BigJimFishing]

Lol! Thanks man. Thanks for watching my videos. Tight lines

[@troyhowell3820]

I believe my skeeter fxr has your phoenix beat in hope shot and top end and overall ride! I’ve had both boats and the skeeter is hard to beat!!!!😂

[@BigJimFishing]

It just might cause I load them down. I loooove tackle 🤣

[@troyhowell3820]

@@BigJimFishing Tournament load I run 74-75 Unloaded by myself 78 with 1/2 tank of fuel.

[@stacytripp7885]

I'm enjoying your videos Big Jim...do you have a video providing your boat driving methods for different types of water conditions?

[@BigJimFishing]

I do not

[@Jeff_in_Florida]

I absolutely love my 2021 Phoenix 721 pro XP.

[@jeffkeating8747]

So it rides like a Champion, Nice Boat!

[@BigJimFishing]

Yes

[@brucebroadwater8198]

Says it all.

[@psulion94]

Have you seen a caymas cx21 or vexas? Might reconsider.

[@BigJimFishing]

Obviously you have not followed my channel or you would not ask this question

[@psulion94]

@@BigJimFishing nope. Thorough video though

[@BigJimFishing]

@@psulion94 like and subscribe! 👍🏻

[@psulion94]

@@BigJimFishing I can do that.

[@ryanf5894]

You ever take the Phoenix logo off the side of the boat? I wanna take mine off, but I worry about it being noticeable. Sun fade letter marks.

[@BigJimFishing]

Yes, my boat is wrapped

[@johnknight4877]

I have 50 hrs on my 721 Pro XP. Cant get above 68 mph for the chine walk, and I cant get it to come out of it!

[@BigJimFishing]

Seat time, you’ll get it

[@dwighthaberly1199]

Keep it heavy......keep the tank full, fill the livewells, and as he said weight to the rear. Biggest thing is do not over trim it. Phoenix need to run flat on the water. Hammer the gas and a couple bumps on the trim is all you need. If it is throwing a rooster tail it's trimmed out to far.

[@johnelsonjr.6008]

That Phoenix is a nice looking and running Bass Boat. From what I seen in the video , You're Phoenix looks like it performs just about like My Stratos 201 Pro Elite Dual Console. I would love to have a New Phoenix Dual Console with Either a Evinrude G2 250 H.O. A Mercury 250 Pro XS Or a Suzuki 250 SS. But thanks to the Crazy Inflation , I'll just keep what I have for Now.

[@BigJimFishing]

Stratos is a great boat! Hold on to that rig, it’s a first generation Phoenix

[@jessevelasquez9518]

I’ve been out 30 miles offshore San degio in a 18 ft champion… I wouldn’t call that ruff water

[@BigJimFishing]

This is for my local lake. Did it look like I was in California. 😂

[@biblebeltfishing]

What's going on bud. Love the videos. Wish I had the money for a Phoenix. I'm still in my 2020 Tracker. Keep up the great work.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks bro

[@biblebeltfishing]

@@BigJimFishing anytime. Now we just need to get out on the water

[@Penguin1982]

Jim, you mention Phoenix boats don't like allot of trim.....what did you mean by that??

[@BigJimFishing]

For maximum performance, do not trim too high

[@Penguin1982]

1/2 way....3/4??

[@BigJimFishing]

@@Penguin1982 4.0 on atlas gauge

[@williamhedrick1001]

I have rode in 2 different Phoenix boats, if it is not a double console, your getting wet, ride is good though, but I run an xb02 allison with a15" 300 x, best boat made, no wood, completely fiberglass, and not rated by the coast guard, so he might see me for a second as I'm coming by him at 100mph +

[@BigJimFishing]

Lol. Thanks for watching!

[@Reelbassin]

best bass boats hands down.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching.

[@joel1964.]

Thanks for sharing 👍. Nice fish 🐟 catching machine 😀.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thank you for the comment

[@nkywhiskersandscales516]

Love my phoenix, comfy ride but rode in better! Phoenix should put more into friggin plumbing lines cause im tearing into it today to find a leak in plumbing!!

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@bamadondon0495]

I don't know if I agree with all of those reasons but I know that Phoenix has one hell of a contingency program which I respect 100%.. give back to those who have given to you!! I think rangers contingency program is a joke because you got to give up your first born for a plain Jane basic boat whether it's a nitro or a Triton or a ranger unless you got an extra 20 grand in your pocket to put all the goodies on it you're paying 80 grand for a bare Bones boat with no spot lock one small graph in the front and one small one in the back and a regular AGM cranking battery from the factory and for $80,000 I think you should get more than that!! ✌️. And for all those reasons I would probably pick Phoenix over a white water boat any day.. but I run Stratos so I'm not even in the argument, and I love it! 🤣😂🤣✌️

[@BigJimFishing]

Stratos is an early Phoenix, fast and great ride. Thanks for watching👍🏻

[@bucknuts8824]

Good stuff... Do you winterize your boat in Tennessee? And what do you do to keep livewell/plumbing from freezing. Thanks

[@BigJimFishing]

I do not winterize. My garage is heated/cooled. A mini split was a great decision.

[@johnhelems721]

Im in Illinois never winterized mine never had a issue

[@catlifeoutdoors6369]

Ride looks good. It’s no Allison but looks good

[@BigJimFishing]

Allison is the fastest, no doubt. But Allison cannot compete with market share or bonus money awarded to owners in MLF events.

[@catlifeoutdoors6369]

@@BigJimFishing I was referring to the hill design/ pad. Most stable at speeds. Doesn’t fish as well but best ride at speed

[@bucknuts8824]

What point do you start chine walking? My 819 starts walking around 68.

[@BigJimFishing]

I don’t chine.

[@bucknuts8824]

@@BigJimFishing nice. Yea you're right about them not liking trim. A little less than half trim is where mine starts walking.

[@BigJimFishing]

@@bucknuts8824 then raise your plate a couple of bumps. It goes away.

[@Lobina1969]

Big Jim! Which Solarbats are you sporting? I Want a pair

[@BigJimFishing]

HP3 in that video. Look in the description for link. Sale right now, buy one-get one free!

[@liltoasty]

I love my Phoenix but the trailer is horrific. This will probably prevent me from buying another one. I have spent a grip of money getting this trailer repaired

[@bobsmith1841]

Can you order the trailer in c-channel instead of boxed?

[@BigJimFishing]

Standard now

[@dustinpitts2741]

They do need to upgrade those seats

[@BigJimFishing]

Naw, just fine

[@gregstaton128]

It's hull design is based off the old Stratos design...it's basically a Stratos

[@BigJimFishing]

Agreed.

[@jefferytisdale4348]

Great video.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks Jeff!

[@MrBash82]

Phoenix is a nice boat. I had a 2019 21 PHX w/Mercury 250 V8. I sold mine for an Allison. It was the little things I didn't like about the boat. Carpet coming up, I had to replace every slam latch in the boat and the ride is average at best for a heavy 2,100 lbs. plus boat. I believe the quality control could be better and the marine master trailer is AWFUL! I don't know any Phoenix owner that likes the trailer. Just to many issue for the price Phoenix is asking. My Allison is superior in rough water and speed needs no explanation. Phoenix is definitely not the best bass boat made in Tennessee. But they are nice boats.

[@Dropshot1]

What sucks scout the trailers? Nice feedback on the phx.

[@bigbeef8935]

@@Dropshot1nothing does , it’s the owner and driver

[@jaredleicht1656]

​@@Dropshot1 What sucks about the trailer ? The spindle is welded to the Axl. So if a bearing goes bad ( which is inevitable ) you will need to replace the entire Axl if the spindle gets damaged. And it's highly likely it will be damaged. It would be better if the spindle attached to the Axl with a big castle nut. This way it could easily be replaced, even on the side of the road. Also the rubberized coating that is sprayed on all the trailers eventually cracks. Then water gets between the rubber coating and the steel. Rots it out. A painted trailer is better. A heavy aluminum trailer is best and should be the industry standard. Especially for the price.

[@geejustfishing916]

nice boat but id say a champion is the best handling and rough water boat ever.

[@BigJimFishing]

@@geejustfishing916 thanks for watching!

[@exbon]

6:54 mantap 👍 salam kenal dari Indonesia 🙏🇮🇩

[@MKultra209]

Dang Jim almost sounds like you own the company lol

[@BigJimFishing]

I should be on the payroll!!!

[@dcsnick1]

I’d love to have one, but way out of my price range.

[@BigJimFishing]

Try used. Not much has changed in 10 years. Don’t give up 👍🏻

[@MarineCorpsO311]

Let's go!

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@jerrynorth8335]

That first comment!! 😅😅😅

[@BigJimFishing]

😂

[@GeneMiller-f6j]

That cooler isn't big enough for two guys all day no way

[@BigJimFishing]

It is. Been using it for 5 years

[@dg3624]

Slam latches should be on all new boats,those turn latches are so irritating.phoenix they are listening to the fishermen,I can see that 😎🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@bigb7577]

I wouldn’t trade my Ranger 492 for one of these. All of these new boats are grossly over priced. Let’s see thing take on some real rough water and come up to Lake Erie, it would turn into a submarine.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@randywunderlich6315]

Thanks but no thanks… I’m super happy with my Ranger 521-R

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@bigdrag2400]

Ya it's nice but so are other Bass Boats

[@austincolt3306]

Ballistic and blazer for me. Ur boat is great but it’s the f150 now. Don’t even turn my head anymore.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@atomatom7355]

$100K Phoenix vs a $30k 2009 Champion 210. Champion all day long.....

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertpatterson3406]

You must not know anything about Allison they are the fastest and best riding boats ever made.

[@BigJimFishing]

I never said Phoenix was fastest. Allison’s are fastest, but not the best overall. Thanks for watching and clicking that thumbnail for me. Like and subscribe for more videos.

[@benjaminmitchell2510]

13 lb fatty in the live well…from the factory…nobodies doin that

[@Twangtown7]

Phoenix is not the most popular boat out there. Lol. Stop.

[@BigJimFishing]

Lol!

[@joeyd1841]

They are way too expensive.

[@BigJimFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@eltondufrane4249]

Iam thinking of buying one its between that and nitro

[@BigJimFishing]

Get the Phoenix. You will thank me later after the first time out in it.

[@murphykakeeway]

Better boats out there . Its just your opinion 🤷‍♂️

[@BigJimFishing]

I disagree but thanks for clicking that thumbnail