LAKE TEST: iKON LX21 REVIEW & FULL WALKTHROUGH! (OMG!!!)
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- LAKE TEST: iKON LX21 REVIEW & FULL WALKTHROUGH! (OMG!!!)
Today is finally here and you've all been patiently waiting! The FULL iKon LX21 on water review AND FULL walkthrough! People have been asking what my thoughts are on this new rig and if it's actually a game changer. My answer is......YES! Watch and see my full remarks. Also, stay tuned to the end if you are a loyal Team Marine subscriber because i have some special remarks for you. SPEED, MONEY & NO BRAKES!!!
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Andy, I gotta say yourself, Jordan and the crew put out the most honest content on the web! Your honesty, integrity and no BS is what folks want and need to see. You are America's Marine Mechanic and we trust what you say and value you opinion. I have learned so much in South Carolina. Gonna order me a hat and I'll take a pic at the Elite event on Lake Murray in April. Thanks for keeping it real!!!
Thats huge. Heath Murphy taught me to drive my Ranger 521L, but I was impressed with how the G22 married performance with rough water handling. Having a boat that a high school kid or first time bass boat owner can learn to drive easily is a brilliant idea.
Lmao, if you had to be taught how to drive a Ranger then you must have zero experience driving a boat?!?
@@davidjozwiak9151 just an aluminum with a 60hp and a 19' Sea Pro with a 115.
I had been fishing kayak events for a few years. When COVID hit, a local club switched to a catch-photo-release virtual format using the kayak bass fishing rules and TourneyX app. After fishing against Rangers, Skeeter, etc from my Hobie on Santee, I made the mistake of co-angling on a Skeeter. Yeah, I knew the Hobie needed a big brother at that point.
Finally.... Forrest L. Wood quality is back. It'll be great to watch this pearl evolve... Thanks for the vids and your time.
vexus is the true new ranger. ikon is just the ranger killer
I just want to say this was Badass! Y'all are killing it man. No one else is doing anything like this for the industry. Great job guys
Thanks for the kind words Kurt
Andy and Team Marine: What all of you are doing is excellent for the industry! Your honest opinions on the variety of topics pertaining to the boating industry is very much appreciated. The interaction on the channel is also a value to all that view it. Great video and review. Thanks again for all you do!
Thank you very much Jerry!!!
That boat is going to be a game changer! I’d rather run 68mph and not be beat to death at the end of tournament day! Keep up the good work!
As normal, you have kicked it out of the park. Honest, upfront, and informational. Great Job!!
Not a fishing boat guy, but it's really cool that they invited you to do all this. Kudos to them
What do y'all think? Who's gonna make time to check this rig out at the Classic? Definitely worth it and tell them Andy sent ya! 👍🏻
Are you saying this boat compares to your favorite champion haul?
@@kwd1253 Rides better than a Champion 203 hull
Yes this hull rides better than a CHampion 203 hull
Thought you said the 203 was “ untouchable “ ? 😮
Other boat guy says, "Will it work today?!" 🙏
IKon guy, "I'm immortal!" ✊️👊 lol!
Did I also hear him talking about a chilling plate in the live well to control temp? That’s been needed forever!!! Thanks again!
Dude, that is a bad ass hat you are wearing.The black and red looks really sharp, did not realize you had flex fit hats. Boat info was very informative also. Great job
Absolutely speechless what a phenomenal job. Every single inch of that boat from bow to stern was thought about. And they definitely did not try to do it all by their self knowing that they are already successful in the ocean, theyEot afraid to outsource, and get ideas and help knowle66 from people that are already in the fresh water industry. That alone right there since them aside from those people in this world whether they are a company entity or just a single individual.. no one likes to ask for help these days.. the only thing I'm having trouble trying to wrap my brain around is the fact that we are in a year of 2023 and companies that are more no more prominent and have sold millions and millions and millions of dollars worth of product over the years have not come up with anything even close to that ideas of what these guys have came up with for the live well systems.. I mean that's freaking genius. How many times in a tournament have you opened your lids and measured out some G juice or some rejuvenate dumped it in the live well and kept opening and looking at the watercolor to see if you needed more every hour or so during tournaments?. That's damn genius.. I'm not even going to speak on the water temperature system that they have because the video speaks for itself.. Andy.. you have once again outdone yourself my friend. 2023 you guys have consistently kept the heat coming.. 🔥🔥🔥🚤💨🚤💨💪💪🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏✌️✌️.. keep it up man, you guys stay safe, and we'll all be waiting around on the next one.... Big thanks to iKon boats. To Team Marine Service. To Andy, Jordan! EVEYBODY who made this possible.. hell yeah 👍 ✌️ 💪
Thank you brother!!! Comments like this keep Jordan and I going! We appreciate you!
Awesome video Andy! This looks like a legit rig
Thanks buddy! It is!
WOW!!!!! Their remarkable innovations will set the industry standards, raising the bar of quality back to what it once was.
The Tv is playing in my garage and I heard Andy say it rides better than a Champion and I took off running and almost fell down to hear what he had to say! 🤣
I've been shopping around for a boat. Your analysis carries far more weight than hearing a salesman. Thanks for your savey.
Andy, super happy to see your review of our boats!
Thanks again Chuck!!! 👍🏻🇺🇸
When he said it drove better than a champion I had to watch the whole video. Never owed a champion but have drove them and it's the best riding boat I've ever been in including a older ranger.
Same here and I own an old Ranger.
I'm a 25 yr Champion owner..he said a lot. I currently own a 21 BassCat Cougar.
Looks like a bad ass boat.
But I just like watching Andy's hair blowing in the wind
I love this boat! I would like to show this boat off in the BFLs. These boats are amazing!! Thank you for showing off the boat from the eyes of a consumer and not from a fishing pro. We need more reviews like this! I will make the trip to see this boat and hopefully make a deal to get one!
I really like this boat. I like the look I like the idea behind it. I just wonder the cost if they can get this boat under the 100k mark. I also hope they make an 18 footer with all the same technology and ideas as the bigger boats just in a smaller package and more affordable price for the working man.
Great video. Thank you for testing it out. Never heard of this brand of Bass boat. It looks great. I think Jacob Wheeler got one for 2023. Not sure but his walk-through looked the same. What happened to Triton? He always was a Triton guy. Can you share what you know?
Ill be at the Classic to experience this. Cant wait to see this boat in person.
Home Waters there, Toqua Ramp on Tellico, lot of boats been tested out of there.
As a Tech I really love your reviews. It's great to see clean accessible thinking with this boat. Having the backup control pad is amazing. I have seen so many guys dead in the water because the control pad shit the bed. As much as I love speed on the water I will take comfort, control, accessibility and smart thinking over speed. Great Job Guys!
If you need a beta Tester for a year, do not hesitate to reach out. Very nicely done! Wonderful boat and company!
Excellent Andy. Just great content that isn’t often seen. Love it! Congratulations.
Much appreciated as always Kirk!!
Nice looking boat just looking at on the tube.. And they really had the right man for the interdiction of new ikon bass boat... Andy I really enjoy watching all of your videos you are so inspiring entertaining and crazy funny!!! Keep doing the great things you do...... peace and love
Looks like a nice boat that was well thought out. Now someone needs to do a affordable , quality 18ft boat. I don’t want fancy just built smartly.
that test was done 15min from me, i've seen that boat many times on the water or in the ramp!
With the economy possibly tanking and a recession coming, I can't think of a worst time to bring out another luxury bass boat.
Phoenix came out in 2008 so I guess someone else can, too
I think the low top end will hurt...
People have more money now than ever in human history!
Sexy boat for sure. Just plain gorgeous and well built. But I'll keep ripping it in my 202 champ. Simple, fast, and paid for :)
In my opinion it’s going to take 2-4 years to see if they have any problems and let them get worked out before purchasing one but overall this boat will compete with phoenix basscat ranger and skeeter without a doubt
Vonore boat ramp. Lake Tellico. It’s about 5 min from my house.
I'm a die hard Gator Trax fan. Love my Strike and would NOT go back to glass, but I've liked everything that I've seen about this boat. My problem with fiberglass is that I am brutal on boats. I need something that handles getting slammed against a dock, a tree, and other objects. When I'm fishing, I'm fishing not watching what my boat rubs. I am NOT against the smoothness of fiberglass, just that it gets damaged pretty easy for me in the way that I use a boat.
Oh yeah you need a tough tin rig! And your already in the best! We love GT's
@Team Marine Service can't beat the durability of the GT. Made to survive commercial fishermen. The things I would like to see the fiberglass world learn from GT are: a truly solid transom, internal bracing, truly dry storage, and deck drainage channels.
Can't wait to ride in 1 to get a non-bias opinion, you can really get a good opinion on something from a person who is trying to sell you the product or has anything in on it. It'd be nice to have a motor trend type review for boats
Ain't no better opinion then ours in our view. We ain't paid by anyone and I fully fund this CZcams series out of my own pocket (at a loss every year) 👍🏻👍🏻
@@TeamMarineService that wasn't what I was saying
@@TeamMarineService Ikon no doubt has a nice boat, but y’all complain about pricing as it is, I’ve seen pricing for those and it’s worse than most. Every factory you guys go through you become a fan of those boats, please do yourself a favor and go through Vexus. Vexus is less money than Ikon and I still would put my money on Vexus making a better glass boat than Ikon, especially for the Great Lakes. They will let you take a VX for a spin at the factory as well.
Very nice review! I wish you would also review the trailer! Thanks for a great job!
It rides rough based on that video. I maintain the Vexus VX21 runs so much smoother. It won’t be as fast as the Icon, buts the safest boat on the market. Just my view based on this video.
I have and always ran a bullet , to me the ride and quality is hands down the best , not to mention the speed . After watching this video , I have to say if or when I go for a another boat , I will look at that boat , lots of features and comfort I really like
Definitely intrigued, I look forward to seeing one in person
Thoroughly enjoyed the video! Thanks for being you Andy!
Glad you enjoyed it Eddie!
That's a great bass boat! Looks like they though of everything. Love the video, great job on this Andy!
Awesome review, thank you for all you do 👍👍
thanks for the honesty on this channel!!! We can always count on an honest-experienced opinion from TEAM MARINE
Awesome review of this bass boat. This looks like this bass boat will definitely give the competition a run for their money and iKon will just continue getting better with improvements.
Awesome video Andy. Luv your channel, always putting out great content and information. Also props to Jordan for all of his hard work putting out quality videos and the behind the scenes work no one sees. Luv Team Marine, wish you guys were in Florida. Keep doin’ what you’re doin’!
Thanks Rick, we will pass the message on to Jordan! 👍🏻
That live well system is very impressive to me. Great video guys! 👍👍👍
It really is!
1999 Cook Springs angler of the year and veteran angler Sky...Sky Vardaman helped with r&d on the Ikon. Sky.... Sky Vardaman.
I grew up fishing with my dad in a Hyra sport boat. Wish they would have put that name on it. But they did do a lightning bolt on the side. This is a sharp boat!
Very impressed with the boat beautiful very well crafted no corners cut unfortunately will probably never be able to afford one but you never know miracles happen. Great honest review of boat thanks
In this industry, and especially on YT I take what most people say at face value, you never know who's throwing money at them to promote a product. There are a few channels out there that I believe everything they say, and you guys are definitely one of them. Keep the videos coming....and get back to that fkn champion already! Also, blast from the past videos, those are great.
Team Marine is #1
Y'all are AWESOME! Keep it up. MUCH LOVE✌️
Thank you thank you thank you for making this video! This is something myself and a lot of people have been waiting to see!
This is really exciting and interesting. I’ve ran numerous boats, been stuck on Ranger most of my life (ran pro craft, ran triton, ran skeeter, ran tracker), this has me curious and excited.
i’m loving this boat already
I see a lot of saltwater influence in this boat and its a good thing. Now if they can make it without carpet it may just be perfect
I would love for this ikon to be my first rig. This is my generation of gadgets. Easy and access. This is me all the way. I can think about Catching that pig without having to worry about How my rig is Running. How about Letting me help represent a thugged out Craftsman's work like this. I was taking by the tablet like console. great work I can tell that that's center console is huge!!
Andy!!! What's up!!!🤠 Let's Lake test the trolling motors🤪😜 trolling motors are used more and underrated🤑 still nice video!!!! And now I see why you losing your hair😁🧐
Wow that IKon really impressive with the hands free off the steering wheel. Great episode love it!
It's a sweet boat, and the livewell is very innovative, but other than that did we need another 100k bass boat on the market? The market is swamped with high end bass boats, I'd much rather see something with affordable quality.. The gap in what pros use and what the average person can afford has grown so much in recent years.
More like $125,000 or even higher. Maybe “revolutionary” But, not the most attractive boat on the block.
Great content as always!! Curious of your thoughts on boat pricing. Yes Everything has gone through the roof since Covid. But I'm kinda tired of hearing that then reading reports of boating up 40% in last 5 years. Boat industry up 3 billion dollars. No shit when they've doubled in price. Lund aluminum 2175 base figures $140k. Loaded $160k. Is industry using covid and supply chain as an excuse to screw us as customers??
Can’t wait to see the other models as they come out and hope they are priced where it doesn’t take a trust fund to get one. Thanks for the honest review. Really excited to get to see this brand grow.
Agree
Could almost guarantee they will be 100k
They started that they will not be the most expensive nor the cheapest. Priced right in between their competitors
Great to see you all use my local boat ramp! Wish I was there that day!
Every manufacturer needs to bring you in.
QUESTION. Is there anything that could have been done better? Honest feedback?
We think so too! Yes and you'll see that all in our up coming factory tour video
BCB you can pump out while pumping in they use separate pumps like that as well...even all the way back to my previous 2004 did that
OK, Andy. Let's talk about the recirc pump. What function the recirc pump is doing in this misdesign of livewells? Pumping the same water from the bottom of the livewell back to livewell. How is the oxygen replacement being introduced to the livewells? How is CO2 being extracted from the livewells? On average the LX21 price of around 135K with the bad livewell design is a bust.
i am impressed with the detail they did put in on this boat.
I used to think drop in boxes was a cheesy cop out with manufacturers. If you stop and think about it, it’s not only very functional,(for easy storage bin cleaning, tackle management, etc.) but it sure helps to get to important parts of the rig to service!
Bass Cat has pump out pump in without valves too. I really like the touch screen, up intil it fails. failed wires can easy be fixed, not a failed computer.
Another killer video.That boat is badass
Was planning on going to the Classic and would love to go and see this boat in person but one of my other big passions that is dirt track racing will be not too far from there but I’m going to hang out with alot of friends from over the country. Anybody thats going to the Classic and want some entertainment later that evening, come out to Bulls Gap Tennessee and watch some racing
I can drive my Phoenix without my hands comfortable and safely without my hands. It’s locked in and is awesome in big water
Lots of great things on this boat . That livewell system is 🔥
Let’s go
Absolutely loved the video!!!! You did a really good job at going through the whole boat!!
One of the best video u made Andy! Ikon looks legit and has things other boat manufacturers don’t have. 👍👍 price?
Live well stuff is really cool. Seems really well built to offshore yacht standards. Can’t see anything to hate 70mph is plenty
Can’t wait to see the over under on this! Keep up the great work
Build quality there? Sharp looking machine. Great videos chief!
Hopefully other manufactures are working hard to catch up with some of the tech revealed in this boat. Thanks for the video, well done.
Awesome Video, awesome boat, awesome test ride. Game Changer!!
It really is!
Nice job Andy more smooth than a champion that says a lot. I cat wait to see one on the water
This boat looked amazing and this verifies everything I wanted to know
great video and review! keep the awesome videos and information coming! great channel!
Andy love the vid! Your team knocked it out! Love your honest overview of the boat!!
I’ve been looking forward to this video since you teased it a while back. As an angler in the market for my next bass boat, I hold your opinions in very high regard. I’m headed to the classic next month and I’m looking forward to checking out the center storage as well a more in-depth look at the stern compartment. Can’t wait to watch the over/under when it comes out!
Luv your stuff Andy..putting breaks on 521r..
@jordanmamman9843
Thx Jordan
Jack B
I see they put the hydraposrt "z" on the side. I guess that's a nod to the parent company. Nice boat for sure but I'm figuring it'll be another 70,000+ rig.
Great look into this new rig. Looks like they really did their homework 👍
Absolutely awesome video!!! Thank you for all you do!
Excellent review, sweet rig. Seems as though they thought of everything in such a flooded market.
They have a heck of a challenge ahead of them to get a buyer to move away from a BassCat, Phoenix, Skeeter, etc
I’m 100% moving to iKon
Phoenix is a relatively new brand and they're quite a bit of Fluff. Many guys who were given their boats on Sponsorship deals have stated they didn't like the ride compared to their previous brand boats. Basscat are overpriced and a bt antiquated. Skeeter is the original bass boat and as far aqs I'm aware they still hand lay their hulls which makes them one of the best bass boats you can buy. Falcons are gorgeous but again, Chop Gunning automatically deducts massive points because they they lack integral strength and durability over the long haul is questionable, but THIS is the case with most bass boats, so I urge everyone to do their research BEFORE they commit to dropping such absurdly ridiculous money on a Bass Boat.
HCB as a company has a looooong storied history that's mostly positive and if they're still standing by their original build practices, they construction of the IKON will be 2nd to absolutely NONE! If they also used their famed Kevlar construction like on my 1989 Hydrasport Vector, then even better!!!! The ONLY thing I don't like is the pulled in sides mid deck. Not a fan of it and would prefer it goes straight back so it's sleek. As for the overall speed… 70MPH is hellaciously fast on the water and I wouldn't ever go faster because I know how quickly the slightest little catch can turn things awry on the water. Seen it too many times to push my luck that hard on the water. I think tourney's need to implement a speed limit in order to increase safety for all on the water. There's NO need to run 90mph.
$140 000 will stop ppl from buying Ikon 😂
Nice shoes Jordan 1 Travis Scott lows 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks! 😎
Fabulous boat, but how 'bout that price... whew.... So you add a nice new truck to haul it, add in the fanatic fisherman amount of rods, reels, baits and other paraphernalia and you got a quarter million to catch a fish few fish. Awesome if you have it I guess. I'll keep my 30 year old champ, worn out rods, and beat up truck... lol... great video. Gonna have to call him "Andy Leach" and the show will be
"Boat Styles Of The Rich And Famous"...
They sure ain't giving them rigs away are they? They told us that they were gonna be priced cheaper. Wonder what happened?
Man....thanks for the video! My next boat i am undecided on and have been in my 1999 180 premier Triton bass boat that i bought brand new in '99. I have narrowed it down to a Triton, Ranger, Skeeter, (maybe the XL Nitro, haven't looked at them up close yet) and now with those features on the IKON i will have to go check it out! I am a fan of huge decks and lots of rod and tackle storage. Keep us updated. Will probably go to the classic and check it out since I am only 3 hours away.
That’s your picks? I’m looking as well here’s my picks . Caymas, Vexus, Phoenix and iKon.
Looks like the other manufacturers are gonna have to step it up
HCB builds some quality stuff
Interested to see the over/under video on the iKon 20 and 21ft bass boats. They are gonna be spendy.
Thanks for the Video, Andy. Nice looking boat but you forgot one thing, the cost
They didnt go into detail with us on the cost but they did say they weren't going to be the highest or the lowest when compared to the competition
Another great video. Looks like an awesome boat. Agree to hold other boat companies accountable and keep pushing the industry.
Nice Video, What i realy like is there cabel-Management and how the perform the way how the open tha Batterie compartment....dammnnnnn! In my opinion they are view littel things what this company do well. 😊 Now i have to find a dealer here in Germany to get this boat, that whould be not easy... but i want this one.😅