OVER / UNDER! 2024 IKON LX21 BUILD REVIEW ($$$) 

This is why I have respect for Andy and the Team Marine channel. He has every reason to shill for Ikon given the other videos he’s done with Ikon but he’s honest with the O/U

Andy, I applaud you 👏. You got this one right. It is OVERPRICED! If you remember, last year, I called and told you, "HCB Yachts here in Knoxville, TN is building a new bass boat." I saw the new Ikon at the classic. It's really nice. I realize only a small group of people can afford the boat. 99% of those who buy it will never catch the fish they thought they would to justify buying it. The industry is headed for disaster. When bass boat prices get close to saltwater boats, something has to change. Great video!

What do y'all think? OVERPRICED or UNDERVALUED? ** These prices are at the absolute highest end of MSRP and through negotiations with dealers the prices could be $5k to $10K cheaper **

That is insane!!!! No way

Thanks for being an honest voice for us 9am to 5pm bass fishing , boat consumers.

Going to help Nitro sell even more boats haha

Great respect for the way you handle yourself. Honesty is just so dam important. Love it! 👍🏻❤️

And Keith Poche is going to put fish you with his Jon Boat

I had to be honest! 🤷‍♂️

So I had a chance to check one out. It was passing through coming back from the classic, one of the two headed to Texas. It's definitely a beautiful boat. Lots of saltwater influence and super wide, it's a massive boat. Love it but I'll wait 20 years to buy one, I'll be able to afford it then

WOW, Speachless!!!

Thank God someone finally said it. The industry is out of control. But even a 100k is outrageous. If I can purchase a home cheaper than a boat, there is a problem. I said this after the Gambler video. The industry is pricing out there biggest market. The weekend warriors are being left behind.

Excellent video as always and very honest opinion. This is definitely becoming a problem and killing the weekend tournament angler’s trying to stay competitive and it’s not just the boat companies

The build price referenced in this video is the Manufacturers “Suggested” Retail Price (MSRP). You can contact a dealer for a competitive price quote. Not sure how else to explain that part. The LX21, loaded out, is our largest, most expensive model. iKon will be introducing a 20’ model this summer and a 19’ model early next year. We will also be releasing a VLX model which will sell for less. Plans are to have a boat size/model to compete with everyone. As far as speed goes, my LX21 that is referenced in this video, is purposely completely overloaded with electronics, gear, and tackle for testing purposes. The boat is 21’10” and runs 68mph all day long. Less rigged boats have tested at 70.

Thank you TEAM MARINE.

Andy, you don't purchase a bass boat, taking less options, like a third screen, Lithium batteries. You didn't add transportation, dealer preps and sales tax. With all I mentioned, your at 157 to 160. I purchased a Caymas CX 19 with 36 Lithium, Lithium cranking and electronics 3 12 126sv power pole charger, up grades on trailer, 120 force, keel, hydraulic jackplate, custom color, custom cover, the works. The boat runs at 72, stability great, rides great. A tip if you can pick the boat at the factory, and take to the dealer, which I did, save a ton on transportation and delivery time. I live in Florida, and Caymas in Ashland City, TN. Took it to the dealer, in Dalton Georgia. Also the limited dealer network, they will not compete, like other brands, except Bass Pro brands, for your business. I saved a ton shopping 3 dealers in 3 states.

I’m glad you said over priced, I would have definitely called you a kiss ass. Earner my respect. I haven’t heard you say one bad thing about the boat so I was thinking there may be some bs happening behind the scenes but I really appreciate the honesty.

Andy and team, man have I enjoyed finding your channel. I was in the market for a new bass boat when I happened upon your Ikon videos. I was instantly impressed with not only what I saw but also the educated comments and opinions you were making about what you were seeing in the factory as well as your experience with it on the water. I was sure this was the boat that I wanted and then...the over/under video came out. Again, your comments made sense and while I was disappointed I was ready to let the Ikon possibility go as I ultimately wanted the right boat at the right price. You mentioned in passing that if this boat was at the 120,000 mark it might be considered "under valued". Well long story short, I picked up a fully loaded Ikon, much like your build, that had been used at the tradeshows with 6 hours on the boat at a number close to the 120,000 mark. While it's still a lot of money I feel much better about the purchase because of your honest remarks and your high praise for Ikon and the Ikon team. Thank you for your video. It made a difference!!

I love watching these, makes me love my old champion even more!

Good for you Andy for speaking the truth. That's what the people need. Build great quality for less. This is the challenge that these companies should put on themselves.

I have always been loyal to Skeeter. But, when I priced a new one in 2020, I could not justify the 120k price tag. There is certainly no way I can willingly spend 140+. I went and bought a Nitro instead because of the price. The boating i dustry is just getting to pricey for many people. A lot folks will balk at even 90k for a boat. Hopefully the big wins in major tournaments in tin boats will help start balancing the market some.

Much respect for the gut, honest opinion. Don’t forget good old sales tax. May as well call it 160 K out the door.

Keith Poche style boats are looking real good now.

Thanks so much for honest review.

The exact same thing has happened to the car industry. They have overpriced their suvs and trucks and now they can't sell them. They're just sitting on the lot. A man tries to go purchase a basic light duty pickup these days and it's starting around 50k depending on the dealer. ridiculous.

As much as I'm sure the new Icon is a great boat, that's more than my house! No way is a bass boat worth that. Great vid Andy, glad that you are keeping it real! Was afraid your trip to Icon would have swayed your opinion, but you tell it like you see it. Keep up the great work!

The best part was you had a previous video where you said that they claimed they weren’t gonna be the cheapest but they weren’t gonna be the most expensive. They are by far the most expensive boat and that’s even including the very small production boats that are very expensive.

The honesty!

I love bass boats, and the Ikon, but man… it’s crazy what they cost now. Add in taxes and interest rates going so high.. And I’m not sure how people buy them. You are right, I could see a huge market correction in prices down the road.

Gotta pay to play I guess! I'm more interested in that 20 and 19footers price. They should be more competitive there. Kudos to Weidas Marine for helping Andy out on this.

If everybody paid cash like actually counting out your hard earned money to the seller it would be real like when you got 50 thousand counted out to the seller I dont care how wealthy you are you would say WTF and walk away, and thats just a 50K boat can you imagine counting 100k worth of C notes to buy a boat. I count out 1600 to Katrina at the shop to fix my junk and I get the WTF am I doing feeling. Good work Andy really honest as always.

😱😱😱 Wow! Maybe the best rig out there so I can understand being #1 in price but damn!!!!

Thankyou Andy for telling it like it is!! I respect you and I know you were involved with it but once again as I stated before there out of there bleeping minds!!!!! The working man as myself can not afford these!! I’m near retirement and I’ve been saving a nest egg for a new bass boat someday but I would rather find an old Champion and have you put a new motor on it . I’m one of your 95percent of the people who won’t buy it

100% spot on!!

It's getting to the point I'm like "can I afford a $142k boat? Easily. Would I ever spend that on a boat? Abso-freakin-lutely NOT." The industry is insane

I saw one of these up close at lake of the ozarks this weekend. Looks nice!!! I am sure it eats water but wow, 2 to 2 1/2 times more than I paid for my Caymas cx 19, depending on set up!!! Maybe my kids can afford one if I die in the Caymas and life insurance pays out!!! Great vids Andy!!! Keep it up

Yes finally!!

Thank you for being honest, I just bought my first new Bass boat. Sold my Lund and bought a loaded 20ft TRx patriot for $69k , yes there's probably faster and better boats but 75mph and a massive deck with Active live and the ghost its a bargain in comparison.

Thanks for the great video and being on about saying the bass boat industry needing to come back to reality

How the hell can a normal blue collar man afford that ikon I think is a great boat manufacture but jeez a normal bluecollar man cannot afford any bass boat so how are we supposed to get into the sport when we work out ass off and can't afford any brand bass boat?????......Mr. Andy I love you videos and love your honesty on boat brands

I love your thumbnail pics. I have 3 kids so not much money play with. I bought a 16ft aluminum lowe skorpion with crappie package, for 15,500. Have had loads of fun catching fish. One day I hope to afford something bigger and nicer.

We have come to the point where we all want the electronics setup like you listed for any boat. Only problem is we're trying to find a boat that's affordable.

Can you do a video on a run through of service interval comparisons. Like the Mercury 100hr and 300hr service kits vs. the competition's. And then do a follow up video actually showing the service.

Had my hands on it at classic and definitely nice. I can't justify trading in my loaded 90k Falcon Predator for 142k boat. Maybe this boat is made for extremely rich people where money is no object. 90k for me is still ridiculous if you know what I mean. Great video Andy. Thanks

that is nuts , you can get a 2023 SKEETER 75TH ANNIVERSARY FXR21 loaded up for 100K

Andy, How would you compare the ikon in overall build quality and performance to the bass cat comparable , like a jaguar or puma …I paid 86 for my 2021 jag. 250 pro xs. Bobs hyd plate, Garmin single front and rear. Live scope included, no poles and standard batteries. Thanks for this over / under. Well done.

That’s insane.

Badass video

Price aside I'm still going to look into this rig. Quality is #1 in my book

U can buy a super car at this price. This is ridiculous...so relieved that u were honest

WOW!!!

I honestly believed you would’ve not said it’s over.. once again you have proven to me your not bought an paid for.. great job on all the updates on this boat. I live down the road for their shop. If I had 142,000 to blow I’d jump on it. The boat is awesome. I’ve actually got to see one on water. I left it behind in my skeeter 21R.. lol

I agree. In the market and able but I see a correction happening

Holy Crap!!!!! Technology and wanting to be the top guy on the block has done this to the industry. A good boat is as near a hand made machine as one can find today but for the electrical system. and I may have shown my age but the tech has gone Ape Crap Crazy. I don't need 5 screens on my boat, I don't have poles and fish the same places those who have them do. I dont see how the Bass Fishing industry is going to support all these boat manufactures as it is.Only a few are going to survive the next ten years.

My issue is that I just couldn’t justify that money either. I can go out and get a loaded out basscat that’s 1-3 years old for 65-80k? So almost half the price? I just can’t see them selling a large number of these a year.

Andy you have a Amsoil banner behind you. What are your thoughts on marine products by them? Possible episode?

iKon is great quality, I watched your videos and decided to buy one. I made a mistake, it’s a really nice bass boat with terrible performance. It needs a 300 motor to get it past 62mph. Wish I would have known before I bought.

Can we get some over unders on some musky boats? I know there’s not really any out there specifically but bass style boats with big rod lockers and lots of storage ??

It's all about precedent. If 1 person buys an ikon then every other manufacturer will use that as basis for insane pricing holds that will cause a market reset. As a millennial who is smart with money, I'll be glad to have the pick of the lot when the boat industry finally shoots itself into he face and can't give em away fast enough. I can catch plenty from the shore until then.

It's not a bassboat in the world worth a 142k, totally agree!!! Waaaaaaay to many used boats completely loaded that are in top shape. It's a hard no for me too but I do love the boat

Thanks for telling like it is.

Would like to know how many of their current lineup boats they are projecting to sell this year, next year, and beyond - also what is their margin per boat now and 2-3 years from now. They did mention they have more affordable boats in the future, correct?

DEFINETLY gonna start buying Powerball Tix. IF I had the disposable income to buy a mega bass boat, THIS would be the one, hands down,

I had the privledge of getting a Test run with Chuck here in Central Florida. Hands down best bass boat I've ever been on . Ive Had and currently have Rangers. I trade them every 2-3 years. I will purchase the new Ikon boat but have decided to build one out to my specs and colors instead of buying one built by dealer. The price is higher than other boats but until you ride in one or see it up close and actually feel the lines you won't understand. Im Completely sold on the boat. There is no plastic in this boat. That is huge and it's one of the major reasons I trade the Rangers.

So much for the working man that's crazy.

Ikon is the way of the bass boat future such a impressive company and rig 🍻 thanks for the great content

yet another reason I run a 198P tin rig!

!!!!!!!!!!!overpriced!!!!!!!!!!! Glad you told the truth. It looked like you struggled to do it, but damn you did it. 👍

I bet we see a few on the river come tournament time lol 😱

Yeah It looks nice and all but I’ll stick to my FXR 21. Even that the price new was insane I picked mine up used. Always let somebody else take the depreciation hit.

hello everyone new to the channel, i watch the o/u video on the lx21 i buy the way own one, purchased back in april 2023, i listened to you comments on the lx21, i would like to talk about this product , I've owned other bass boat brands in the past , all i can say is there is no comparison, NONE, you talk about trying to compare others due to the price for what most other boat manufactures are charging i feel they are over priced and not the iKon the craftmanship and ride is like no other, yes its not a 70 plus mph boat, (at least not yet) but I'm personally willing to give up a little speed for the overall performance and craftmanship of my new rig .with out naming other boats brands the quality is not very good i know its a boat load of money but if your looking for the best all around rig look no further ( and buy the way i paid full price so I'm not getting anything out of this) just talking from my experience all i can say is if you can afford it and are serious about it take one for a ride and i dont mean on a blue bird day put it what we call the washing machine 20-30 boats a head of you out of the gate at a tournament or on a rough day with true 2-3 footers and let us know your thoughts and remember they make Chevy's and Cadillac's it all depends on taste looks and your wallet but to say its over priced doesn't add up when you compare to others that my 2 cents thanks for allowing the GP to post Brian

142000 I bought a new alumacraft competitor 185 a new f150 and built a shed to park them in for less than that last year but if you can afford it great

Oh ya the personal letter from Jacob Wheeler value😂😂😂😂😂

Too expensive but a beautiful boat! Great video…

Yep, 100% agree. Way too high. I am one of the guys that can afford it but I just refuse to pay that kind of money for a Bass Boat.

Nice video but yea love the boat but 141k is high for a bass boat. Do u know if they will do a 18 foot boat

This is why I by used

Nitro looks really good now.

Well hell I will just take 2 of them 😊

WOW

Not to worry about their boat pricing because they won't be around as a bass boat builder in a few years. There has always been some high-quality bass boats of their time and you don't see them around any longer as a new boat. Legend comes to mind and i am sure others. Good job Andy.

They said they wanted the safest boat that anyone can get into and drive….especially for high schoolers. They can’t afford it! I think the loaded Vexus runs in the $120-125k.

What is the news on the VLX series? We know you got it!

We have officially entered wakeboat prices.

Ever boat should come with a cover

Makes my 2001TR 20 look better and better, everything works like new and few minor problems with 200 Fict

I got one suggestion and one question whatever happen about this new electronics, super Duper stuff in order you were mentioning around the first of the year did supposed to come out and you need to go check out the mash cat factory and how they do their stuff he got bud

At 20yrs with 6% interest your paying over$1000 a month on 1400000 that's nuts

Wow i thought it would be 10 years before we saw a nearly 150k boat just wow im speechless but there are people who will buy it just because most people cant afford one.

I can’t understand how these boats kept climbing after they hit $75k

We need an over under on the Xpress X19 for all the tin guys out there!

Oh no! Time for a new “best built - brand battle”.

Whoa… if it bought one I would be single in a heartbeat .. Hmmm, that might be cheaper in the long run.. 🤔

Bring back the days of Forest and Nina Wood Days

Andy, Ikon has to make a name for themselves being the new kid on the block, 142k is not the way to do it

Will you do the new Triton 20XP?

That’s crazy. I bought my house a few years ago for 195,000. No way I’d pay 140,000 for any boat. I can buy a Skeeter rigged the same for 80,000

I will buy a bag of ice, a floating thermometer, a 6 foot charging cord, and stick with my Phoenix.

What’s your thoughts on G3 boats now that Yamaha has bought the company ? Are they better now ? I know your not a fan only asking before I make the purchase I trust your opinion your great at what you do Andy and the folks at team marine

The boat did start at $96000. Mine was $120 with all the options . $106,000 is the suggested retail .