When you think of Ranger boats, most people picture something glittery on a lake with a pair of anglers casting for bass, but after a day of fishing for 100-pound tarpon at Boca Grande Pass aboard the 2000 Bay Ranger, you'll see the company from Flippin, Ark., in a whole new light. The ripping outgoing tide is a great time to fish, but when the wind is coming in, this hot spot churns like a washing machine. No problem; the Ranger scoots over the top of the slop like a properly hurled flat stone on a lake. Top speed with an Evinrude E-TEC 150 is 48 mph, and with the engine trimmed up, it can float in less than a foot of water.  It's clear that the designers of this boat understand what anglers want, so they give you twin lockable 8-foot rod locker compartments in the bow, cast net storage, a recirculating livewell (and bassin' folks know livewells), and a front casting platform that is free of obstructions and ideal for fly fishermen. The stern seat completely stows away when fishing, and the fold-down console rail allows you to reduce the overall height to get back in the mangroves or park it in your garage. www.rangerboats.com.