In the interests of clarity given that certificates have a bit of a bad reputation around here, Renegade Bass is not issuing the typical manufacturers certificate as is often the case south of the border.This year's Renegade Classic Prize is exactly as specified in the above announcement and will be delivered as such as soon as the boat is ordered. However the boat will not be ordered until the Champions elect to do so. This was the decision that was collectively agreed upon at the AGM last fall. For the following reasons it was felt that this was a much better method at maximizing the reward to the Classic Champs.

The Classic Prize has historically been ordered and driven away by the winners following each Championship. However given the team format of our series, selling the boat was the most frequent outcome. Regrettably, the prospective buyer always managed to de-value this great prize as the selling price was always below market value. The wrong color, the wrong options etc was being used to leverage the value negatively. Upon seeing this happen for the past 8 or 9 years, an agreement was made with Orleans Boat World to delay ordering the boat until the winners decided what was in their best interest. This agreement which was created in cooperation with Orleans Boat World, Evinrude BRP, Ranger Boats and Renegade Bass will certainly prove to be of far greater value than if the boat was ordered.

(1) If the Classic Winners are quite content with the package as exactly as specified, (Evinrude BRP 200 hp Etec HO, Ranger Z119 dual console, Ranger Trail, Ranger options (custom color, boat cover, charger etc) Lowrance HDS 5 Gen2 (x2), Motorguide Tour Edition 24v trolling motor, 2 grp 31 batteries, cranking battery) the boat will be ordered. Upon delivery of the boat, the winners will collect their rightful prize at no cost. The boat however will be a 2013 given the order date which of course is a financial benefit.

(2) The same package can be customized by the winners to reflect their personal preferences. These options will be the responsibility of the winners.

(3) If the winners prefer to "upgrade" to a bigger boat the full retail value ( at Orleans Boat World) can be applied to a different Ranger eg. Z521 with a 250hp BRP Etec. Of course the cost difference will again be the responsibility of the winners.

(4) Lastly if the winners elect to sell the package, the prospective buyer will have the luxury of selecting colors options etc. This will hopefully reduce the price gouging that often takes place when the buyer sees the boat burning a hole in the driveway of the winner whom of course is anxious to sell.

As you can see, though the physical prize boat will not be delivered this Sunday, it was agreed as a group that this was a much more sensible method of ensuring that the 2012 Renegade Bass Classic Champs maximize the value of their winnings. The prize package has been guaranteed by Orleans Boat World. Evinrude BRP, Ranger Boats and Renegade Bass.

Hopefully this will clarify any questions and demonstrate that this is the best way to recognize the accomplishment of the Renegade Bass Classic Champions!!!