Can the ALL-NEW iKon LX21 Handle Lake Erie in a NE Wind.....

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  • čas přidán 23. 03. 2023
  • We are your Great Lakes iKon dealer!!!
    We took the first ever iKon on the Great Lakes for a spin today! Weather was 37 degrees, with a stiff NE wind of 15-20 and we sent her out of the GAUNTLET at the Sandusky Bay channel.....and we were IMPRESSED!
    THE HYPE IS REAL FOLKS!
    Comment below if you've ever been through this cut on a windy day. The videos never do it justice but they were a steady 3 in the main lake along with some 4's and the occasional 5 footer and this boat handled it like a BOSS!
    Full walk around and in depth video coming soon!
    ikonboats.com/lx21/
    clemonsboats.com/
    419-684-5365
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Komentáře • 262

  • @billljones979
    @billljones979 Před rokem +12

    Def some big waves, all the great lakes are no joke,
    Glad to see this boat is living up to its hype,

  • @ikonboats
    @ikonboats Před 6 měsíci +2

    HAHA the music is very fitting for that type of water. Great video👊

  • @tstrapper1
    @tstrapper1 Před rokem +5

    Very impressive! Sharp looking boat too !

  • @motorcycleislife8296
    @motorcycleislife8296 Před rokem +21

    For 100k it better handle ocean waves.

  • @BrianOlson-jq7mz
    @BrianOlson-jq7mz Před rokem +2

    Great day to make that video! I was in the 621 Ranger heading for shore!!!

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      It wasn’t rough at all, just ask the people that weren’t there. 🤷

  • @StevenOlson-dt4mj
    @StevenOlson-dt4mj Před rokem +2

    I was one of the two boats you passed thinking we were nuts, imagine seeing you in helmets flying by us heading into 5-7 foot waves!!

  • @zacharymelton8503
    @zacharymelton8503 Před rokem +1

    😊 glad you like it

  • @schoocg
    @schoocg Před 3 měsíci +2

    Living on Lake Michigan I know what he is trying to convey on wave size and frequency does not easily translate on the video. But I have had so many bass boats and fished all the big OK, TX lakes etc there is nothing like Great Lakes waves, they are killers and bass boat eaters . I am an old Champion Boat guy and because of these kinds of conditions. Watching this ikon in these waves conditions and its ride and control has blown my mind. Very very impressive.

  • @InDepthSonar
    @InDepthSonar Před rokem +1

    I love the Ultrex remote still ziptied to it in the pink bubble wrap 😂

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      Ain’t nobody got time to get all that ready! 😂

  • @marshalldouglas6048
    @marshalldouglas6048 Před rokem +2

    Boat Driver-you should turn pro and race that awesome boat when you’re not fishing!!! Great video

  • @packerfan8374
    @packerfan8374 Před 15 dny +1

    I guess if you build million dollar Yachts like a company like Ikon you should be able build a bass boat that can handle rough waters. That is some kind of Cool

  • @randylee6823
    @randylee6823 Před rokem +2

    Sweet looking boat.

  • @user-sq3es5js6d
    @user-sq3es5js6d Před rokem +1

    Great looking boat. I've always been a ranger guy. I've tested alot of other brands I was interested in but never a ikon. Great video!

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      Come out someday and take her for a rip!

    • @user-sq3es5js6d
      @user-sq3es5js6d Před rokem +1

      @Clemons That sounds great! I'll head up there in May for a fishing tournament check it out while I'm there. Do yall do trade in?

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@user-sq3es5js6d yes we do! Just make sure and call ahead as it will be fishing about 50 events this year so it’s on the water a lot!

  • @kennyowens8805
    @kennyowens8805 Před rokem +1

    Very impressive, sharp to👌

  • @rodcashman4793
    @rodcashman4793 Před rokem +1

    Awesome ride

  • @Tac001
    @Tac001 Před rokem +9

    Thanks for the video, curious about this boat. Next time consider leaving out the music, I'd like to hear the throttle control and how the boat is responding.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      We will have a full video coming out shortly. With a 15-20 MPH wind the wind noise basically took the engine sound out. We will have plenty more running content coming though so stay tuned

    • @scottfrost8956
      @scottfrost8956 Před rokem +2

      @@ClemonsBoats there’s got to be at least some type of financial motive here weather it rides good or not. Please answer honestly because I know more than you think. Thank you for the video

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      @@scottfrost8956 100% honesty here.

    • @bassslacker2157
      @bassslacker2157 Před rokem

      @Tac001 You are correct in regards to the music. Its a musicdemic out there.

  • @father1st894
    @father1st894 Před rokem +13

    Great another $100k bass boat, just what we needed..

    • @gsrailfann5025
      @gsrailfann5025 Před rokem +1

      Jealousy is not attractive and does nothing to fix problems

    • @thomasmallory971
      @thomasmallory971 Před rokem

      You can’t afford it pal

    • @andrewlee3398
      @andrewlee3398 Před rokem +1

      80 grand for a new truck, prices of everything are way up.

    • @father1st894
      @father1st894 Před rokem +1

      @@gsrailfann5025 you are right, but the refusal to spend that kind of money on a product that will truly lose its value sends a message . The manufacturers are taking advantage as much as they can. Eventually they all exceed what the market is willing to pay. Could I purchase one? Yes, but it would be a very bad financial deciaion. Thats why I would not buy one.

    • @father1st894
      @father1st894 Před rokem +3

      @@thomasmallory971 I can afford it but its simply not a sound financial decision. Purchasing a boat a few years old with a few hours and simply update what you need. These boat manufactures are just planning on enticing you with the next great thing. This is bass fishing , will this boat catch more fish then a 2017 Ranger? No , its that simple. Its not about fishing anymore, its about status.

  • @geraldpaben7344
    @geraldpaben7344 Před rokem +2

    Cedar point coaster park …that place is great!!!

  • @jamesshepherd7727
    @jamesshepherd7727 Před rokem

    Railroad bridge on Sandusky bay. I have to wait for it because my boat wont go under those bridges. The bay gets 3 to 5 fters on it too. Ive had to crawl back to the ramp several times.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      It can! This day the bay was only a couple feet but short chop. The Lake was kicked up good though. There was enough north to it that the bay stayed ok

  • @ulhpilot7757
    @ulhpilot7757 Před 10 měsíci

    Been through there many times. Docked at Venetian for years. Bayliner Trophy 2460. Sorry, not bought at Clemons 😢

  • @cuznbass
    @cuznbass Před 4 měsíci

    That's calm compared to the days I'm able to go haha

  • @jerryhall437
    @jerryhall437 Před rokem +2

    What was the jackplate and trim set for this run ?

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      We kept the plate buried up to 2 for the bigger stuff. Atlas plate

  • @mikeingeorgia1
    @mikeingeorgia1 Před rokem +2

    I’ve been on Lake Erie many times and that water can sure get ROUGH

  • @TeamMarineService
    @TeamMarineService Před rokem +5

    Great video demonstrating what the iKon can do. It's pretty amazing isn't it?

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      It really is! We knew the design and quality was great but were skeptical of big water ride until feeling it for ourselves. It far exceeded our expectations!

    • @scottfrost8956
      @scottfrost8956 Před rokem

      Lol I just feel you might be slightly financially involved there Andy. You never pressed so hard on a boat especially one with a CONE HEAD! Interesting and sad to see you become bought an paid for bud. Never thought it would happen.

    • @adamportner8102
      @adamportner8102 Před rokem

      ​@@scottfrost8956 if you watched Andy's last video he said great boat but over priced which I am agree with

  • @ediszkula920
    @ediszkula920 Před rokem +3

    I didn't see any white caps......... not that ruff , nice boat though

  • @Hocking1973
    @Hocking1973 Před rokem

    Great video! Noticed you compared the ride to be "just as good" as Bass Cat. How does this ride compare to my new BCB Puma STS I just picked up from you last week?

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +2

      Very similar - but the PUMA is a lot faster. The cougar hybrid, PUMA and Jaguar are 3 of the best riding big water boats ever built! And the IKon will have a similar legacy from what we see.
      We don’t want to carry anything that isn’t super high quality and great riding at our store.

    • @MikeMike-sp3qq
      @MikeMike-sp3qq Před rokem +1

      So dumb question, was the boat empty, tackle load etc…

    • @williamgardner9596
      @williamgardner9596 Před rokem +2

      Bass cats suck in rough water

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@williamgardner9596 that is false. If you rode in a cat that rode bad you went in anything late model

    • @rongeipel7076
      @rongeipel7076 Před rokem

      @@ClemonsBoats for that money would buy a caymas or another legend still these two hands down best fit an finish in market and the ride 💯% an if u want the speed well it has that to think that boat in video is over priced for just being released and not tested but tomato tomoto know what I mean

  • @cl2095
    @cl2095 Před měsícem +1

    Would rather be in a walleye rig in those waves

  • @darrylshisler2636
    @darrylshisler2636 Před rokem +2

    just curious for educational purposes, about what speed and guessing trimmed up to keep bow up?

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      In the rougher waves we ran with the trim buried and the jack plate buried but at a slow speed as to keep the bow up more. In bigger swells it’s important to keep it trimmed down but run slow to keep the bow “up” if that makes sense. We ran between 20-25 in the bigger 3.5+ waves. When running the trough (side ways with them) we tap up to 45 and trimmed up to 2 or so
      In the smaller chop on the bay 2 feet or less we ran with the plate on 2 abs the trim on 2 at 40-55 with no issues. Great ride and very dry in both cases.

    • @darrylshisler2636
      @darrylshisler2636 Před rokem

      @@ClemonsBoats thanks for sharing! I fished in the bay with a small mid-v aluminum boat last year on a mild wind day and that became the moment my wife and I chose to upgrade to a bass boat. Again, I appreciate your time to answer.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      @@darrylshisler2636 It can get nasty!!!! Fiberglass helps for sure

  • @russelllambert2761
    @russelllambert2761 Před rokem +1

    How fast were you running the boat?

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      We were in and out of the throttle the entire time here due to the size of the waves. With the spacing on Erie you have to be very careful. In general we ran 40-50 in the light 1-2 chop. It really carves that little stuff up and you don’t get the usual jarring in the short stuff.
      Once we got in the larger waves we were running 20-25 when straight in them and with them following and would kick it up to 35-40 running the trough and safely navigated them.
      I’m guessing with more seat time a 4 blade prop we could have pushed it a little further but it was very comfortable at those speeds

  • @JohnnyJenkins
    @JohnnyJenkins Před rokem +4

    Show how Phoenix does in that water

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      If we take one in on trade I’d love to! However, we only sell Bass Cat and iKon as far as bass boats go.

  • @Edward-ci8yl
    @Edward-ci8yl Před rokem

    I can't tell how high the WAVES are but it looks like the boat is different RIGHT in front of the driver seat that keeps water spray away from the driver! Good idea!!

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      Yes, it has a style line right there which indeed throws the water down and out!

  • @allencasal
    @allencasal Před rokem

    So did you get the pricing on them yet ? How much less then a comparable equipped Bass Cat ?

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      Sorry we didn’t see this comment! This boat is very comparable to the Jaguar in size and options. I would say on average it is 10-15k less than a Jaguar. It is a LARGE boat and that’s partially why it rides so great. Should be less than a Cat, Ranger, and Vexus but still at the top. When you match features though it is FULL of value!

    • @adamportner8102
      @adamportner8102 Před rokem

      No more well over 100k more like $130-140k

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@adamportner8102 not the case.

    • @adamportner8102
      @adamportner8102 Před rokem

      @@ClemonsBoats well what I saw was msrp

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@adamportner8102 👍

  • @bigmike19
    @bigmike19 Před rokem

    Whats the price tag on 1 of these bad boys?

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      Very dependent on options. 100-120k is a good estimate

  • @mikethetoolman8776
    @mikethetoolman8776 Před 3 měsíci +1

    when does the new vlx arrive?

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před 3 měsíci +1

      We are able to order tomorrow and hope to have stock by June. However - we plan to have a factory boat at our May 4th demo event! Along with 20 and 21 LX models

  • @JollyGreen79
    @JollyGreen79 Před rokem

    I'll hand it to ya. I could tell those weren't just some little two footers. Y'all got rocked a couple times. But, for a bass boat in that choppy mess looks like the boat handled it fairly well. I bet you're a bit sore but that coulda been a lot worse!

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      Not sore at all - the boat lands very soft. Zero jarring

    • @JollyGreen79
      @JollyGreen79 Před rokem

      @@ClemonsBoats that's impressive! I have an old tri hull glass boat. It beats the hell out of me in rough water but it's rock solid even in heavy chop. Esp at low speed it stays incredibly level but at any sort of speed it's a bumpy but stable ride.

  • @vinnyvegas249
    @vinnyvegas249 Před rokem +1

    Very little white caps ? Big water though.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      We had “white caps” all the way across the Bay but smaller waves. This is at our “inlet” and in Lake Erie sometimes you get very big waves without white caps. This inlet has some current and break walls, and some times the wind wraps around a bit. If we would have went around the tip of the breakwall I am guessing it would have been REAK BAD, but with no seat time I was going there 👌

  • @johnprendergast1338
    @johnprendergast1338 Před měsícem

    Depends on wave length and how deep the water is -not to mention the wind..

  • @jamesrunnels2151
    @jamesrunnels2151 Před rokem +2

    My OLD 1995 202 ChampioN will ride just as good.

  • @duanejacquemain4162
    @duanejacquemain4162 Před 2 měsíci +1

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @sylvrbullets
    @sylvrbullets Před rokem +2

    From what I've been hearing it might out do the best riding and handling bass boat of all time.CHAMPION. lol to anyone who wants to argue that.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      We feel the same way. Both are great but this boat is bigger so imagine the Champion being a larger boat - this is what you’d get!

    • @MrMynameisozzy
      @MrMynameisozzy Před rokem

      I don’t think so. Can you explain if it’s better riding in rough water than the 210 Elite? 🤔

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@MrMynameisozzy It sounds like you’d need to run one for yourself to make that call!

    • @right_around_the_corner
      @right_around_the_corner Před rokem +3

      I have a champion 203 and I'd bet lunch it will ride smoother than that icon in rough water.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +2

      @@right_around_the_corner DEAL! Come on up and let’s duel

  • @sledfam3659
    @sledfam3659 Před rokem +2

    Ditch the music so we can hear what the boat sounds like hitting the waves. You can take any boat out there. Does it sound like a Bill Lewis rattle trap???

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      It’s solid as a rock. Let me pull a clip out and see if you can hear anything other than wind noise. That’s why we added the music. Trust me - had NOTHING to do with the hull. Smooth as silk - enough that I’m switching from my Jaguar to the iKon and the Jag is one BAD RIDE!

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      Just played them without music - all you hear is wind so I don’t think it will tell you anything other than the hull is quieter than the wind.
      I can tell you the hull sounds like a Boston whaler when you pound the side. In other words - it is solid, thick, and quiet. Maybe I’ll do a pound test with a Cat, iKon , and Boston Whaler next to each other?

  • @Hawk-iy2iz
    @Hawk-iy2iz Před rokem

    Are you saying that bass cat doesn’t ride that good

  • @krowbar23
    @krowbar23 Před měsícem +1

    Lots of cracks in the hull now. 😅😅

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před měsícem

      Ran it 180 hours on Lake Erie. Not a single stress crack on the boat! Zero issues. Regular 50-70 mile runs in 2-4s. Boat is as advertised in rough water and quality

  • @fisherperkins2955
    @fisherperkins2955 Před rokem

    How does it compare to that puma sts, or even a Jaguar?

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      It is much slower at 68-69 WOT. Jag with the 250 is 71-72 and the PUMA is 76-77. It’s faster out of the hole than the PUMA or Jag. The ride is better than both the PUMA and the Jag and that is saying A LOT if you’ve ever ridden in them. All three hold in turns like they are on rails and the quality is great on all three. Cats you have to learn to drive - iKon drives itself. Deck on the ikon makes the Jag look
      Small, it is enormous.
      All three boats have their pluses and minus’ and it’s really and apples and oranges comparison. You really need to run both and decide what you like better and the good news is all three are amazing boats that you truly can’t go wrong with!

    • @fisherperkins2955
      @fisherperkins2955 Před rokem

      @@ClemonsBoats we are running a jag and a puma sts, thats is a super impressive boat having a better ride then the jag. Seems like it would be the ultimate boat for a guide imo. Massive front deck with a good ride.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      @@fisherperkins2955 I run a Jag myself with a 300R and have for two years so I have a lot of experience when I say the above. Great guide and big water boat. The only “negative” I have on the boat is I am used to going 75 LOADED and the iKon will be 7ish MPH slower. But on Lake Erie, if there is any chop, that won’t be an issue.
      I ran this boat and the Jag in the same weather on the same day multiple times. In a 1-2 foot chop (real 1-2s), I could run the ikon 10-12 MPH FASTER.

    • @fisherperkins2955
      @fisherperkins2955 Před rokem

      @@ClemonsBoats is the ikon going to be rated for a 300 or bigger?

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@fisherperkins2955 I sure hope so! But not at the moment.

  • @depalebe
    @depalebe Před 9 měsíci

    That's why I fish Erie in a Walleye boat! Make one.

  • @magic2066
    @magic2066 Před rokem +1

    wow

  • @danlaur7973
    @danlaur7973 Před rokem +2

    Comparing an Ikon boat to a BassCat? we will have to see with that statement

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      I’ve ran a Jag on Lake Erie for 2 years. That’s how confident I am in that statement!

  • @JTCustoms
    @JTCustoms Před 5 měsíci

    That’s smooth compared to lake of the ozarks. You want test your boat, bring it on down to the lake in the summer.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před 5 měsíci

      All I can do with this comment is laugh. 😂
      Come on up to Lake Erie and then tell me how the Ozarks is worse. 👍🏻

  • @SodiumEx
    @SodiumEx Před rokem +1

    Try lake okeechobee in the middle of the lake with 25 - 30 mph winds

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      I’d love to 👍

    • @JoeBaldwin-jx8iy
      @JoeBaldwin-jx8iy Před měsícem

      You can get on Okeechobee in 25 to 35 mph winds. You do that on Erie you will be at the bottom of the lake.

  • @scottfrost8956
    @scottfrost8956 Před rokem +1

    Obviously big financial motives here folks. He’s a BassCat dealer and now a Ikon dealer.
    I must say, this boat looks to land softly. I don’t see any jarring or slapping. I will say, you weren’t running it hard in the big water but I understand that’s suicidal behavior. The dry part looked pretty legit and so now, I’m interested.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      Yes I am a dealer and we see the number 16 dealer in the country based of CSI and process not sales volume. We didn’t get there by misleading people.
      It is very impressive and yes I didn’t run the boat hard. You can’t in that type of waves u less you want to eat a wave. Our expectation was that it would not likely ride great, we were very wrong. And as you stated, very dry as well.

  • @richardpace5809
    @richardpace5809 Před 9 dny +1

    Nice looking boat but I'll take my Phoenix for what I paid for it. If I'm spending100k for a boat its gonna be a center console saltwater rig. To each is own I guess.

  • @CuriousKL
    @CuriousKL Před 3 měsíci

    Going on Lake Erie with a sustained NE wind in any craft less than 30 foot in length is asking for a trouble.

  • @Jhelfer
    @Jhelfer Před rokem +1

    Gona need puma sts video to see who the daddy is!!!

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      Jaguar as well - and that’s on the list! I’ve had a Jaguar in 6-8s on this lake. More than once. But didn’t have cameras set up - we are just getting our go pro game going

    • @jgringo5516
      @jgringo5516 Před rokem

      @@ClemonsBoats try a fixed mount on top of engine cowling. It’s the most realistic view usually. Headstrap I’d say is second best option. Fixed mount on driver console never gives a good Rep of the waves.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@jgringo5516 I’ll give that a try! I also had a yolo stick in but it didn’t show it well at all. I’m thinking using another boat to fold from May be the best option or a drone maybe

  • @jonbullard7074
    @jonbullard7074 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Wow impressive!!!

  • @MrJNOTHUM
    @MrJNOTHUM Před rokem +2

    dont care what boat it is but you gotta hand it to the drive he knew what he was doing

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      Thank you! 35 years running this lake helps!

  • @transamguy9073
    @transamguy9073 Před 2 měsíci

    Weres all the white caps. For 3-5’s in a ne wind should b capoing

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před 2 měsíci

      Lake Erie can be very rough without white caps. I’ve been in very little white caps and very large non white caps. The wind in this particular area on this particular day was wrapping around the point so the white caps would be on the back side and 6-8 footers. We were in the 3-5s on the back side. ✅

    • @transamguy9073
      @transamguy9073 Před 2 měsíci

      @@ClemonsBoats ive been on erie alot myself. Use to run bassboats up there all the time. It just didnt look like 3-5’s in that video

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před 2 měsíci

      @@transamguy9073 yep, videos never show the waves. Go out on a rough day and film it, you’ll see what I mean. Regardless - the ride on this boat is epic. I’ll take anyone out anytime

  • @ericvonp
    @ericvonp Před rokem +6

    Waves didn’t look that bad. No way 4-5 ft rollers. You’d lose horizon view

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      Yep- I’ve only ran the lake for 35 years. Definitely don’t know what 4 footers look like. 😂

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      Waves never look correct from a go pro on a boat. If you look up Sandusky Ohios NOAA forecast for Friday afternoon - you’d see that it was 15-25 NE wind with 3-5 foot waves forecasted bullring to 5-7. Anyone that’s been through that area knows what that means.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@ParamountInvestments that is correct! We like to refer to it as the Gauntlet! 😂

    • @canepamediasolutions2375
      @canepamediasolutions2375 Před rokem

      Hard see white caps on that video!

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@canepamediasolutions2375 videos never do the seas justice. I’ve videoed rough stuff many times and it never looks rough. I urge anyone to take a ride out of this inlet in a NE 15-25 and we can talk!

  • @tannerhenderson9688
    @tannerhenderson9688 Před 3 měsíci

    Helluva boat driver

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks but this boat drives itself honestly!

  • @bones2854
    @bones2854 Před rokem +8

    Imagine the boat you could buy for over $100,000 that REALLY wouldn’t be phased by those conditions. I love the comment “still dry!” Your bank account will also be dry but hey…they will finance it for you for 20 years!

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +3

      Boats are certainly expensive! This is a particular boat for a particular person. Value is all relative! We sell plenty of larger vessels but they won’t do what this boat will do for the owners. However, for THIS style boat and at this price point, the boat is AWESOME!

    • @colbylivingston4319
      @colbylivingston4319 Před rokem +4

      Can’t take it with you ! Mine is ordered for a August delivery

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +2

      @@colbylivingston4319 congrats!!!

    • @williamgardner9596
      @williamgardner9596 Před rokem +1

      Just the base model on a 10 year will probably run around 1300 a month

    • @colbylivingston4319
      @colbylivingston4319 Před rokem

      @@williamgardner9596 ya lucky for me I’m making about 10K on my Triton. Plus let the banks float the note. 20 years 😜

  • @BassBashin
    @BassBashin Před měsícem +1

    Nose that bow up real high at about 1/2 throttle you’ll be fine lol

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před měsícem +1

      Exactly correct! One of my favorite parts of this boat is you can run 13-15 and pin the bow high in the nasty stuff and be safe and dry. AND not get beat up

    • @BassBashin
      @BassBashin Před měsícem +1

      @@ClemonsBoats that’s nice my boat is a wet on in these conditions great video man! Keep them coming!

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před měsícem +1

      @@BassBashin have some new ones coming soon. Hard to find the time to get them done but once May is over we will be on top of some!

    • @BassBashin
      @BassBashin Před měsícem +2

      @@ClemonsBoats alright cool I’ll be on the look out!

  • @STF68
    @STF68 Před rokem +1

    Comparing it to a BassCat makes me laugh! The worst boat ride I ever took was with Kevin Short on Oneida in a BassCat!! Terrible rough water ride!

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      What model? What year? I can tell you with 100% conference that a Jag, Puma STS, and cougar hybrid are pretty hard to beat on the ride!

  • @halohalo2498
    @halohalo2498 Před rokem +1

    Still dry but the camera is wet I gotcha

  • @Hawk-iy2iz
    @Hawk-iy2iz Před rokem

    I spoke too soon 😂

  • @LtDan-bb1xr
    @LtDan-bb1xr Před 6 měsíci

    Get ya an old Champion 202 (Mt. Home) bass boat and you won't even feel those little waves. lol...

  • @jamescarow6349
    @jamescarow6349 Před rokem +3

    4 or 5 foot rollers are alot different than 4-5 foot whitecaps. Nothing against the boat but quite exaggerating

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      They are rollers - this is right before a front. If you’ve ever filmed running a boat (I have a thousand times), it never looks as rough on film. Ever

  • @gsbigspot9206
    @gsbigspot9206 Před rokem

    For $100,000 plus, it better handle big water!!

  • @randybarger8649
    @randybarger8649 Před 6 měsíci +1

    That’s what a muti million dollar yacht company can do when they build a bass boat with input from jacob

  • @leeyarbrough9636
    @leeyarbrough9636 Před rokem +1

    No matter the price old or new them waves that big will rip an stress fracture an boat no matter the price , being neglect with new boats should cost folks don’t want to take care of nothing at all.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      Just have to run them correct like in this video. A lot of people want to try to go 50-60 in 2-3s and thats a recipe for disaster on a bass boat! We were running 20-25 in these with the bow high so as to NOT beat the snot out of the boat.

  • @khalli2112
    @khalli2112 Před 9 měsíci

    Just imagine if it was a champioN you could sip tea while cruising! I'll admit that was nasty and the boat stayed dry.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Champions ride great, as does the Bass Cat hybrid which is on a champion hull. But the iKon will eat both for breakfast - I’ve ran them all. 38 tournaments this year in the iKon and I am yet to get passed in any sort of seas above flat

  • @jefferyjohnson6344
    @jefferyjohnson6344 Před měsícem

    fine line between bravery and stupidity...

  • @Crankinstien
    @Crankinstien Před rokem +3

    $140,000 for this. Not me

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      That’s MSRP. The mostly loaded iKon 21LX won’t be 140k.

  • @robcarey4189
    @robcarey4189 Před rokem +2

    Looked really dry

  • @rickvann3489
    @rickvann3489 Před rokem +4

    Not seeing anything that it does any other bass boat doesn't do. Up down side to side my Ranger 520R does the same

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      Any time you’d like to test that theory, let us know! Ram a ranger 521 plenty and it is NOT the same experience.

    • @rickvann3489
      @rickvann3489 Před rokem

      @Clemons Boats R series or the other models. I have never liked Ranger or owned one until this 520R
      Ran a few Charger bass boats not the big ones and the 19' Charger is the berries back in the day.
      You run a 520R or 521R and let me know

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@rickvann3489 bring it on up and we can run em both and compare!

    • @rickvann3489
      @rickvann3489 Před rokem +1

      @Clemons Boats I'm not far away I'll be up that way come june

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      @@rickvann3489 sounds good! We will have one to show and run all summer!

  • @edwardcowan7012
    @edwardcowan7012 Před rokem

    Pretty typical Great Lakes

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      Yep, rough all the time!

    • @edwardcowan7012
      @edwardcowan7012 Před rokem +1

      @@ClemonsBoats Looked like it handled it about as good as you could have hoped for.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@edwardcowan7012 exactly correct! Still a bass boat but for a bass boat it was REALLY GOOD!

  • @rds990
    @rds990 Před 3 měsíci

    Get yourself a Ranger 621.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před 3 měsíci

      Taken a few guys out who own 621s and am told it’s as good. Apples and oranges on fishability though

  • @bigbuck2720
    @bigbuck2720 Před rokem +1

    Bet that oh shit handle got a workout

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      👍

    • @bigbuck2720
      @bigbuck2720 Před rokem +1

      I've got to agree with you that time on water running on Erie makes a difference. I fished a BFL as co-angler with David Hayward in early 2000's, lake probably had 2 to 3 footers coming from north east we took off out of Sandusky Bay he ran out on the west side of Kelley's north to Canadian waters, when we got there I was kidding him about being close to Mitchell's Bay because of seeing water tower on shore. Never got a drop of water from any spray on us, settled in to his spot and looked and all other boats going that way were still miles back beating the crap out of their boats. Finally on the way back he hit one those waves you don't see and got a little wet, he laughed and said heck if we don't come back wet they won't think we fished at all, he knew how to run a boat on Erie for sure

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@bigbuck2720 Time on the water can’t be beat for how to run them and how to catch fish! 👍

    • @adamportner8102
      @adamportner8102 Před rokem

      ​@@bigbuck2720 the driver is a huge part of a dry ride.

  • @mandogfish7418
    @mandogfish7418 Před rokem +1

    If I sold both kidneys I still wouldn't have enough $$$ to purchase.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      Boats are certainly expensive! Inflation didn’t help 🤦

    • @adamportner8102
      @adamportner8102 Před rokem

      ​@@ClemonsBoats either did greed/huge markup from manufacturers. That's on them not you dealers.

  • @DLPfishing
    @DLPfishing Před 6 měsíci

    Hearing a lot of buzz and comments on this boat, must be paid to comment because I haven’t heard but one or two comments on the prices with rates touching double digits probably would sellout if the prices were for working individuals ijs I made the trip to see it but haven’t tested it yet but still out of my price range

  • @williamgardner9596
    @williamgardner9596 Před rokem +2

    $147k fully loaded. Who they trying to sell that too? Average fisherman can’t afford it.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      That’s MSRP. They are actually less than a loaded ranger or bass cat if the same size

    • @adamportner8102
      @adamportner8102 Před rokem

      ​@@ClemonsBoats hope you're right

  • @shane4926
    @shane4926 Před rokem

    Listen I live in Ohio have 8 LB plus smallies on the wall have duck hunted all the bays has cost me 2 back surgerys there's good waves and bad 2 foot chop close pound your brains in 4 footers space out ride great just depends I'd take a ride for proof but look good

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      Absolutely! The chop in the bay sometimes is worse as there is zero trough! Come take a ride- GUARANTEE you’ll be impressed! I’ve ran this lake my entire life and the boat is solid and the ride was fantastic.

  • @PHATBASSASSASSIN
    @PHATBASSASSASSIN Před rokem +1

    It better handle it for that much money

  • @ianlarue4985
    @ianlarue4985 Před 8 měsíci

    Thought u were nuts there aint even any waves.

  • @travelingman1983
    @travelingman1983 Před rokem

    Looks like a dry ride

  • @cherokeelaketennessee7895

    $145,000 outfitted, it better take any waves and run 90mph while doing it. I put hands on it at the Classic and it's nice but it's not worth that kind of money. I'll take an Allison XB21 and put $40,000 in my pocket.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      $145,00 MSRP - not sales price. FYI

    • @tailorbaggins2541
      @tailorbaggins2541 Před rokem

      Where did you find that deal on the Allison? I just priced out the XB21 with the same exact electronics and the Allison was $160k? The Allison was still missing a lot of the upgrades that iKon has.

  • @Irishmule169
    @Irishmule169 Před 9 měsíci

    Love my Cat..keep the ikon !

  • @bhmsupra
    @bhmsupra Před rokem

    Looks like it got the hell beat out of it…but whatever

  • @Twangtown7
    @Twangtown7 Před rokem +1

    Still can't get past the silly "dent" they put in the side.

  • @allenmanley951
    @allenmanley951 Před rokem

    I bet if the customer bought one of your boats and took it out on water like that and had it on video and then come back in with a warranty claim that the stringers broke loose you wouldn't warranty because they put it on that water when it was that rough.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      Not true - the boats are meant to be able to handle rough water. And in this video, the boat was taking these with very little actual beating. You indeed need to run them correct but the boat will handle it.

    • @allenmanley951
      @allenmanley951 Před rokem +1

      @@ClemonsBoats I've been in a boating industry / 42 years I actually work for Hydra Sports when they were in Nashville the original hydra-sports all manufacturers claim their boats can take a beating. And being a fiberglass gelcoat repair I seen companies claiming to build the toughest boats I've seen their stringers break loose beating on those big large waves

  • @sylvrbullets
    @sylvrbullets Před 4 měsíci +2

    Can't we just hear the boat the wind and the waves. Why do we always need music. I wanna hear it run.

    • @user-lq1yb6uz1o
      @user-lq1yb6uz1o Před 2 dny

      I hear ya it's aggravating ain't we wanna hear the natural sounds on and off throttle and motor waves sounds everybody kills the video with music

  • @cheetoz6902
    @cheetoz6902 Před rokem

    150k

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      Couldn’t get this boat to 150k - absolutely
      Decked out about 125k.

  • @tomheun3019
    @tomheun3019 Před rokem

    Get her up to 60 plus like you state it goes in water like that 😂

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      🤔 I don’t remember us ever saying an iKon will go 60+ in 3-4 foot Lake Erie waves? 😂

    • @tomheun3019
      @tomheun3019 Před rokem

      @@ClemonsBoats I heard someone say that. But good luck in the sales. Only guy that’s going to buy one is a guy that has money or a guy that has to friends lol

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@tomheun3019 Certainly not us! It will do 60 in 1-2 foot chop better than any boat I ran but NO BOAT is running erie at 60 in the waves that day - except maybe a 42+ center console with 4 engine on the back, 😂

    • @tomheun3019
      @tomheun3019 Před rokem

      @@ClemonsBoats well ya I kind of figured

  • @right_around_the_corner

    Yea, you were bouncing a lot also 😂

  • @smallmouthfreaks7609
    @smallmouthfreaks7609 Před rokem +1

    For 140K, that rig better handle the Bearing Sea on auto pilot and automatically come with a 25lb limit in the livewell.

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      Not 140k - that’s MSRP not a sales price. Expensive but not THAT expensive

    • @smallmouthfreaks7609
      @smallmouthfreaks7609 Před rokem

      @@ClemonsBoats rigged out it'll be 140 no?

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      @@smallmouthfreaks7609 depends on how rigged out you go. It’s going to be comparable to a ranger 521r on pricing - with the same equipment. Not cheap by any means but not horrible either. I’d say 120k pretty loaded is very doable

  • @drumsjt
    @drumsjt Před 11 měsíci

    Not rough water really for Erie, I’m sorry these boats aren’t really made for the big lakes, no offense. And for 100,000. You can own a yacht ,a used one but a yacht.

  • @jasonkinyon5286
    @jasonkinyon5286 Před rokem

    That doesn't mean shit to 98% of fishermen we can't afford one anyway

  • @user-gn7qz9ib5y
    @user-gn7qz9ib5y Před rokem +1

    To me bass boats are just a raft with a big motor on the back , I have been. in them in rough water and let me tell the truth it was no, fun water spray all in your face, waves coming over bow , wet clothes , bass are ok on calm lake and river, I just loss a friend in August of 2022 he order a $ 110 loaded Ranger even order King ranch custom ford 250 diesel to pull it with and he
    Had 250 hp merc on it said to say he only used 3 or 4 time before he was thrown out of boat and drowned sorry don’t want to rain on anyone parade just tell my truth.😢

  • @edsteinmetz5274
    @edsteinmetz5274 Před rokem +1

    Thats 2 feet or less all day. Not even white capping. Not sure you've ever seen 3-5s

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem +1

      Definitely haven’t, I’ve only ran this lake for 35 years! 😂

  • @robnoxious7637
    @robnoxious7637 Před rokem +2

    Massive waves lolol....guess u never been to the ocean

    • @adamportner8102
      @adamportner8102 Před rokem +1

      Well big for a bassboat😂

    • @adamportner8102
      @adamportner8102 Před rokem

      I was once as a kid on a 21ft Dixie walk around cudy cabin with a 150 hp driving up the waves in a rain storm on the Raritan bay trying to head back to the river. As a kid probably 15 or so i thought it was fun. My friends dad was probably ready to ship himself thinking I have someone else's kid on my boat..

  • @larrydavis6141
    @larrydavis6141 Před rokem +1

    Ran Erie all my life and definitely not 5 footers

    • @ClemonsBoats
      @ClemonsBoats  Před rokem

      Me too 🤷 and I said occasional 5 with steady 3-4s

  • @atomatom7355
    @atomatom7355 Před měsícem

    My 1998 202 Champion does a much better job...