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Pros and cons Ranger Z520 #11002254 07/27/15 02:29 AM
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Never owned a Ranger. Looking at this model.

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Re: Pros and cons Ranger Z520 [Re: jbassman] #11002257 07/27/15 02:30 AM
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The only con I can think of is the high price.

Re: Pros and cons Ranger Z520 [Re: jbassman] #11002350 07/27/15 03:30 AM
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Pros....its a ranger

Cons...its a ranger

Re: Pros and cons Ranger Z520 [Re: jbassman] #11002351 07/27/15 03:30 AM
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Yep^^^ there are no cons with a ranger smile

Re: Pros and cons Ranger Z520 [Re: jbassman] #11002386 07/27/15 04:07 AM
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Pros
best fishing platform
best resale

cons
somebody has to drive that back breaking sucker out their.

Their is a reason the back doctors call it a Ranger back. LOL

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Re: Pros and cons Ranger Z520 [Re: jbassman] #11002389 07/27/15 04:10 AM
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I have a 2015 Z520C for sale in the boat classified section or I can get ya a great deal on a new rig.

I'll be more than willing to demo mine anytime

Re: Pros and cons Ranger Z520 [Re: jbassman] #11002393 07/27/15 04:15 AM
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I usually only keep a boat a year or two. Have had my Z520 for 3 years now and no plans on getting rid of it. Been the best boat I have owned. Top notch fishability and holds up to whatever I throw at it. Built very well and amazing fit and finish.
Its a fishing machine and just laid out extremely well.

Re: Pros and cons Ranger Z520 [Re: jbassman] #11002397 07/27/15 04:18 AM
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Well worth it. Love my 521 and my buddy has a 520 and its an awesome boat too.
The fans in the rod locker are handy if you get caught out in the rain. Compartments are sealed. Space for flush mounting the largest graphs. Plenty of tool holders on the deck of the new boats. Wide beam. Great hull warranty.

Cons
They cost a small fortune. Every bass cat/triton guy will call it slow cause it doesn't go 90mph. Constantly people coming up to you saying "thats a sweet boat".

Re: Pros and cons Ranger Z520 [Re: rxkid2001] #11002687 07/27/15 01:53 PM
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What are realistic speeds for this boat ? Seems like I have read where some folks were hitting 74 tourney loaded, if this is true then they are about as fast as my Triton. I have been thinking of going back to Ranger, does this boat ride well ?


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Originally Posted By: Happykamper
What are realistic speeds for this boat ? Seems like I have read where some folks were hitting 74 tourney loaded, if this is true then they are about as fast as my Triton. I have been thinking of going back to Ranger, does this boat ride well ?


Realitically a tad over 70 is a good exoectation. If you have the perfect setup you can get a bit more. I can't see many breaking 74-75.

As far as the cons I really dont have any except the .etal on the step along each trailer fender will get you if you dont pay attention when wearing flip flops.

Re: Pros and cons Ranger Z520 [Re: NTX Fisherman] #11002707 07/27/15 02:02 PM
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The only con I can think of is the high price.


+1

Absolutely one of the best boats to fish out of IMO.


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Re: Pros and cons Ranger Z520 [Re: jbassman] #11002728 07/27/15 02:11 PM
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I've had mine for about a year now. I love it! Loaded down with me and my partner i can hit around 70, give or take.

Re: Pros and cons Ranger Z520 [Re: jbassman] #11002760 07/27/15 02:27 PM
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I just bought a Z520 if that tells you anything!

Re: Pros and cons Ranger Z520 [Re: jbassman] #11002799 07/27/15 02:43 PM
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Loved my Z521 and should have never sold it. But I did. My current boat is a Phoenix 921 and I like it better than my Ranger! I held my price pretty strong when I sold my Ranger and it took 8 months to finally sell and I had to come down a bit. There's just so many for sale out there and I think that hurts the resale value. In a few year when I sell my current boat it'll be interesting to see what kind of hit I take. LOL

I touched 70 in my 521 but I'm not a great driver.

I went from a TR20 to the Ranger and was in heaven. It was definitely slower than my Triton but I thought it was easier to drive and rode better.

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Re: Pros and cons Ranger Z520 [Re: jbassman] #11002834 07/27/15 02:53 PM
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I too went from a Ranger to a Phoenix 920 and will not be going back. Your going to get an amazing fishing platform on that Ranger. The stability of the boat is second to none. They are great boats no doubt. Downside its going to beat the hell out of you.

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