Have you ever noticed how many commercials and pro staff member all the other companies have on their boats? I dont understand this type of marketing at all. This type of marketing drives the prices of the boats sky high because someone is paying for the PROS free boats. I am a firm believer that the boats are sold at the dealership and at the boat dock by local pro staff or other bass boat owners. How many times have you had an elite series pro offer you to drive his boat or use any of his rods or reels? I have known quite a few people that have made the jump from local fisherman to the pros and they dont have the time of day for us lower level fisherman unless they need information about a local lake or river.If the professional fisherman had to buy their own rigs and how many of them would actually buy a Triton, Ranger, or Skeeter? I know my choice is going to be the toughest, most reliable, best resale, and best performing boat on the market. These companies continue to spend the big money on advertising I guess to be the biggest not the BEST. I think that Bass Cat is doing it right. I have never been to a web site that offers so much support and brotherhood. I want to thank Phil Addison and the other people including Bass Cat for answering my questions about Bass Cat boats and this is why Bass Cat will be my next boat. This is just my opinion!!Garry HaginsGarry Hagins