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2026 Bass Boat Survey
This is an independent bass boat market-research survey. It's anonymous, your info is never sold, and answers are used for research only. Takes about 2 minutes.
Do you fish from a bass boat?
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A
Yes I own one now
B
I've owned one before
C
No but I'm shopping for one
D
No I fish bass from another type of boat
E
No I'm not a bass angler
What brand is your current or most recent bass boat?
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A
Bass Cat
B
Ikon
C
Nitro
D
Phoenix
E
Ranger
F
Skeeter
G
Triton
H
Other
I
Don't own one
Was that boat bought new or used?
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A
New
B
Used
Roughly what did you pay for it?
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A
Under $30k
B
$30k to $50k
C
$50k to $75k
D
$75k to $100k
E
$100k to $150k
F
$150k plus
G
Prefer not to say
How often do you replace your boat?
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A
Every year
B
Every 2 to 3 years
C
Every 4 to 6 years
D
7 plus years
E
I keep them long-term
Are you a tournament angler?
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A
Yes full-time or pro circuit
B
Yes regional or weekend tournaments
C
No recreational only
What mattered most when you chose your current boat?
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A
Hull design or ride quality
B
Speed and performance
C
Storage and deck layout
D
Electronics and rigging
E
Livewell
F
Fit and finish or build quality
G
Brand reputation
H
Price or value
I
Resale value
J
Dealer or service
Building your dream bass boat, pick your top three must-haves.
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Hull design quiet and dry ride
Speed
Shallow draft
Storage
Livewell
Electronics integration
What does your current boat fall short on the most?
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A
Ride too wet rough or loud
B
Not enough storage
C
Build quality or fit and finish
D
Speed or performance
E
Reliability
F
Electronics integration
G
Deck space or layout
H
Nothing I'm happy with it
Would you want a bass boat built to handle saltwater too, bays flats nearshore, not just freshwater?
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A
Yes saltwater capability matters to me
B
Somewhat interested
C
No freshwater only
Imagine a respected builder known for other types of boats launched a premium bass boat. How interested would you be?
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A
Very interested
B
Somewhat interested
C
Neutral I'd need to see it
D
Not really
E
No
What would a brand new to bass boats have to prove before you'd buy?
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Proven build quality or reputation
Strong warranty
Premium components
Good resale value
Tournament or pro validation
Let me demo and fish it first
Solid service or support network
What would justify a premium price to you?
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Better build quality or durability
Features the big brands don't offer
Fresh and salt versatility
Warranty and support
Contingency or endorsement money
Nothing I won't pay a premium
What's the top of your budget for the right bass boat, fully outfitted with motor electronics trolling motor all rigged?
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A
Under $50k
B
$50k to $75k
C
$75k to $100k
D
$100k to $125k
E
$125k plus
F
Depends entirely on the boat
Would you buy factory-direct if there were only a regional service center and no local dealer?
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A
Yes
B
Maybe
C
No
Anything we missed? Describe your perfect bass boat in a sentence or two
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