Watch This Before You Buy a Bass Boat - Great Bass Boat Search - Phoenix 921 ProXP Pt 1 - Video 12

[@basseditorfishing]

I did much the same thing as you. I drove all the major boat brands before I chose my boat. It took two years. I ended up with a Phoenix 721, which is now 11 years old and I still love it. I documented on my blog that I started just to keep track of my notes.

[@ronwallace7563]

I do like that little extra box beside the co-angler seat, especially nice if you are only running a single console. Thanks for posting!

[@timroyall6513]

As usual great video. Can't wait until the next one. Thanks Ken Smith fishing!

[@cmichler31]

We did our own little search last year. We ended up in a Phoenix. Loving every minute in our bird. Love the series! Good luck with the search!

[@thechestnutking736]

That’s a good looking boat. Hole shot looked great. I really loved the layout of that boat, probably my favorite to date of the videos you have done. I hear the 919 with a 225 is just as fast as the other big boats. Another good video Ken. Can’t wait till Thursday.

[@toddspindler6059]

My 920 Pro xp is noticeably faster and handles naturally better than the 921.... Same exact layout but only 20’4” I think.. Maybe 20’6”.... I’ve run Rangers for years 518s and 519s... These Phoenix boats are absolutely hands down the nice’s built, best riding boat on the market..... You pass every boat in the field with the exception of the bullets and those style boats which make up about 3% of everybody out there... Giant separate live wells that my unit tells me the temperature of along with my cooler.... I run four 31 series lead batteries and the same rig with lithium’s is only 1.5 mph faster

[@thechestnutking736]

Todd Spindler I believe this boat is the best one I’ve liked so far out of the series. I know Phoenix can approve on a few things as well as the other boat manufacturers can to. I priced a Standard Bass Cat Caracal with a 225 and it was $70k and priced a standard Phoenix 919 pro with a 225 and it was $55k. I can’t see a $15k price difference no matter what the Bass Cat guys say is a lot better quality on those boats.

[@user-og7il2wf3w]

great job Ken, mic works great. note pad might help as you go through these boats. love your effort in this adventure Ken.

[@andrewmcclusky3525]

Nice video Ken. Thanks for taking the time to review the 920 Elite at Caney the other morning. If you have some more questions just reach out, I've been in 7 phoenix's so pretty familiar with the performance and fishability.

[@KenSmithFishing]

thanks Andrew, I didn't realize until I got back here that boat is 20 and change not 21, but still helpful!

[@andrewmcclusky3525]

@@KenSmithFishing Yes sir. To touch on the drive difference between the ProXp and Elite models. This is my 1st Elite model and coming from 3 ProXPs, there is a difference in driving them. IMHO, ProXP drives/rides a tad better. One thing also on 2021 models. They did away with the passenger rod tubes in the rod box. It is an open space that is carpeted out. Phoenix stated feedback from anglers placing, push poles, paddles, etc in there determined the decision. I believe you can still get it added as an option though.

[@lenclark6099]

Love the audio change KEN, so much better!!!!! Really like this boat, waiting to see the measurements and the other PHOENIX that you are going to check out to compare. You are doing great with this series, THANKS a million!!!

[@larryshaw8677]

Ken , I have owned this boat in a 2019 model for a month now. I had a 2017 521C previous. The red light for the driver switches is near the gear shift and does a great job at lighting in the darkness for the switches . The dash model is a option and I have the dual dash setup like dickie’s. Once again I’m really enjoying the video series , definitely await the results on this one .

[@KenSmithFishing]

Larry I just got off the phone with Phoenix dealer, they aren't confirming a red light shining on the dash control panel, can you email me a pic to see what you are talking about at [e-mail] ?

[@daniellaurent2662]

Hey Kent the console layout is an option. You can either get the console to flush mount one unit or can get the double graph mount console like your Budy has there. And also the trim tab and light switch at the bow can be moved to the left side. 4 screws hold those little plates. No extra wireing or anything. Just need to move the bow shroud to get in the hull of the bow to move it over. Pretty simple and easy

[@KenSmithFishing]

Daniel thanks, I actually talked to Phoenix folks today about same as I'm working on part 2

[@captainchaos4082]

My 2007 Triton 20X2 had lighted livewells & 2 trays in battery area... Getting ready to buy this exact model Phoenix..

[@barrycelestine7809]

Nice hat!

[@KenSmithFishing]

thanks!

[@HookEmUp2012]

Ken did your buddy Dickie mention if his compartments on his boat leak in the rain? My old Ranger never did and thats a high importance item for me for my next boat. Im hearing mixed reviews on if the compartments get water in them at all. Thanks

[@KenSmithFishing]

Aaron I’ve not heard that being a problem in the Phoenix boats, but agreed the box in front of my console in my boat tends to stay wet on my 521c

[@mikethetoolman8776]

mic great -- my switches (stratos) look the same but are backlit? I use a bravo1 fs and it is a beast of a prop

[@k.b.2262]

Has a layout very similar to an old 201 Stratos. Little wider up front but very stratos-ish. Lol

[@Techangler65]

Wanting to see the skeeter fxr21

[@stevetoms6978]

The new mic sounds so much better, less wind noise and can hear you better. Bring on the fall fishing tips.

[@LT1BURNOUT]

Been waiting for your vids on the phoenix....looking to replace my old champion with one!

[@bobbywalker4685]

Ken is this testing for you? Or just doing a overview on all boats. Witch boat out of the reviews would you pick as of now? Great videos real helpful.

[@KenSmithFishing]

Bobby I am shopping, I've really tried not to make any decisions yet as I haven't looked at all of them. IF I had to make a decision today it would be down to one of 4 I think, I love the speed and fishability of the Blazer, I love the look, ride and fishability of the Phoenix, the Vexus has some really cool features but I've not had it out on a rough day, so I'd want to get it out again and feel the ride in rough water and also I'd want to see that boat without the rails which you can order it that way now and I hear it looks better that way. But I wouldn't make a decision yet because I also want to see another Bass Cat or two. I like that boats story and feel like it's really well built, the Puma Hybrid is a specialty boat they build different than the rest of their "fleet", so I wouldn't do anything until i fish out of another boat or two in that fleet. Also really curious to drive a Nitro, I'm price sensitive like everybody else and I think it's a smidge lower than the rest, so I'd like to see what you get for the $$ there.... you know I'm also really curious about the Ballastic, I hear really good things about that boat, not excited about the lack of dealer availability, but I am curious to see that boat as everybody that has seen or ridden in them seems to love them...so I've got work to do still!

[@bobbywalker4685]

@@KenSmithFishing thanks for the reply I will definitely keep watching to see the rest of the reviews. I’m in a FX 21LE right now. Not sure if I want to move to the FXR or Phoenix. I like the handling and drive ability of a skeeter. Where you looses that in a Phoenix. But you gain some speed. Looks like everything else is close to the same.

[@glenncivale6824]

Always loved everything about the Phoenix but with the dropped front deck I'd never even consider owning this boat. IMO

[@cjr4497]

Ken, I would love to get your thoughts on a Bass Cat Lynx.

[@KenSmithFishing]

I think that's the other Cat I'm going to review, so stay tuned.

[@NytronX]

Audio is much better with the new mic, thanks! Only thing left to do is to normalize the levels in your editing software (use Audacity, its free). For example, compare the volume 1:46 to 27:03. Also, completely ignore the user named "Franklin Smith", he is a troll. It appears he deleted his own posts after attacking me, so at least he self admits he is a troll. BTW Franklin, I have Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones as well as Sony MDR-V6 (the absolute standard for recording and mixing), so it is _you_ that needs to upgrade.

[@vhf2582]

The Great Bass Boat Search 2020 21. I like that.

[@skippeel4219]

The hand held mic is a nice addition. Thanks.

[@solidrockoutdoors]

Phoenix and Skeeter are the best boats on the Market right now. I’d also through Falcon in there. Edit one. Audio is awesome

[@tanneroakes9336]

Should definitely look into the 21 PHX and 921 elite

[@KenSmithFishing]

Tanner why would I look at the elite, other than cosmetics its the same boat, right?

[@tanneroakes9336]

The elite has the big middle box and day box just like the 21 PHX but has low gunnels for people who like to flip

[@bradwelch5346]

Will you continue to do the weekly reports? They help with my setx highschool tournaments. Im going next weekend and im lost on what patterns to attempt.

[@KenSmithFishing]

Yeah man I just am so pressed for time right now, will get one up next week!

[@bradwelch5346]

@@KenSmithFishing thank you Ken! No worries. I was just wondering. Keep it up. Love the videos.

[@Techangler65]

Cant wait to see the score

[@tylerharty5537]

Need to look into a vexus vx21

[@michaelkontes5081]

Ken, question for U, do the little boxes right after the front of the boat, in front of the seating area, dont' have latches? what R UR thoughts on that?

[@KenSmithFishing]

They don’t, only one I feel should is the ice chest

[@michaelkontes5081]

@@KenSmithFishing, I agree. Why leave that off, its a quick and easy fix. Hopefully they will correct that in the near future. Good job with this series, I think many people are being blessed by it.

[@sammorrison965]

The switches are lit at night, there is a small lamp just in front of the gear selector lever. It works great. It glows red on my 17 921.

[@KenSmithFishing]

Sam talking to Phoenix and they say there is no lamp there, can you email me a pic [e-mail]

[@sammorrison965]

@@KenSmithFishing will do when I get home tonight, my 2011 618 pro also had it. A little bulb in front of the gear selector. Can’t wait for your score. You need to run this boat with a 25p 3 blade, talk about lift. Mine has a SHO and Atlas, moves extremely well for a big boat.

[@MrsQueenBee5]

Like the microphone👍

[@MxSteve133]

im not a fan of the phoenix plastic dash. 920xp will likely be my next boat. I will be building my own dash out of Aluminum for sure. i took the side panels of plastic out of my ranger bc they fade so fast.

[@micahphillips1123]

Fort Gibson is my home lake and it is definitely a prop killer

[@KenSmithFishing]

I actually tore a prop and my boat up there in that submerged rock wall

[@brians.4488]

Would be nice to be able to shut the engine off at bow as soon as you tighten the winch instead of going back to console then back to bow to exit the boat.

[@KenSmithFishing]

Like a bow shut off switch... interesting

[@brians.4488]

@@KenSmithFishing I actually got the idea from the tactical bassin guys. The elected to find a good if not great 210 champion are re do all the electrical, engine, and controls. In that process Matt added a big motor cut off so he dosent make the round trip back to the console when trailering solo. Pretty freaken smart if you ask me!!!

[@gwoodru]

I see Dicky learned how to strap his rods down.

[@gwoodru]

I was probably more surprised by Dicky's battery set up than anything. A mix of traditional continental flooded batteries and a trojan amg for cranking.

[@Hanak1579]

Ken, what did your rate the Phoenix?

[@KenSmithFishing]

It’s end of video 2

[@billroberts9385]

Handheld mic works well, my wife was yelling at me to turn it down and she’s the one with hearing aids.

[@KenSmithFishing]

good news....I mean on the mic's, not your wife yelling at you!

[@daviddawson5136]

I'm sure they're well built but the styling reminds me of an older triton vs a $70+K 2020 rig.

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

Not to mention when Ken attempted to stand next to him to film the graph set up , looked extremely tight compared to the Skeeter ZXR 20.

[@williamsmith1774]

Do you have a list of boats you plan on looking at? When will you get to a Nitro?

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

😄😆🤣

[@bb9480]

Nitro!!! 😂🤣🤣

[@tomwalls4516]

In the video before you got in the boat you said that the 921ProXP and the 21PHX were 20'11'. They are both actually 21'6". the 721 ProXP is 20'11". Just fyi.

[@KenSmithFishing]

CRAP

[@MxSteve133]

Audio is way better on the mic. just level out the audio balance when editing lol

[@KenSmithFishing]

Let me know how part 2 is?

[@fishingTG]

I felt like the audio was a little too loud and over powering

[@KenSmithFishing]

I turned it down or part 2, let me know if it’s better

[@mikethetoolman8776]

what is the newest video? seem like nothing new last few weeks? this is your second job now, keep them coming!!! lol!!!

[@KenSmithFishing]

Your killin me smalls

[@NytronX]

I never understood why Phoenix has 8 barely different models. They should instead offer a model like the 21 PHX but with a top cap layout similar to a Lund Pro-V Bass XS (with larger cockpit with pedestal suspension seats and rear jump seats).

[@kwd1253]

Just different box layout every one likes different layouts

[@NytronX]

@@kwd1253 The top cap is *_slightly_* different between the PHX and the 900 series. I agree, more options the better. That's why I'm saying they should actually make something *_distinctly_* different, something with the top cap layout like a Lund Pro-V Bass XS where the cockpit is a bit bigger, has pedestal suspension seating, and has jump seats in the back. In reality, this layout is superior for 99% of people, the only time I wouldn't opt for that layout is if I was a professional tournament angler. In the north, I want the option of a usable cockpit in rough water.

[@louiswooley966]

Yes he was there to fish lol

[@crappieworldlivescanner1114]

The caymas is still the best yet nothing else even close yet

[@samueldarroch7158]

Try the 921 elite

[@KenSmithFishing]

same boat?

[@louiswooley966]

He couldn't stop fishing

[@KenSmithFishing]

Louis....you noticed Newberry more worried about fishing than talking to me???

[@louiswooley966]

I have a friend that moon pie knows with a 2020 21 ft sheeter, it's been in the shop alot,

[@cjr4497]

The hideous dash shroud and bow panel kill an otherwise nice boat. Come on Phoenix, change that.

[@danlaur7973]

lots of cheap plastic on the dash & bow

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

Supposedly Camus is Earl bentz last remaining effort and legacy to leave the bass boat industry with, sorry not impressed in the slightest because of the plastic dash! Best dash in the industry was the legend boat it's all fiberglass and matched gel coat and beautiful and very strong! I've seen Earl's boat's look like crap in only a couple of year's just from being fished out of . Even when stored in a garage those dashes on tritons look like crap in no time!