I have a 99 519DVS Ranger with a 225 Mercury EFI. Motor is dang near bullet proof, and it is one of the best rough water boats ever made. It will also do 73mph+ in colder weather. I have done a lot of upgrades to it (hydraulic jack plate, power pole, hds 12 at console, hds 7 at the bow, new Ranger trailer, recessed tray and new tour motor guide trolling motor, and quite a few other things.) I would love to upgrade to a z520, but I can't justify spending the money when I already have a 20' Ranger with quite a few bells and whistles.

Are you considering selling??

I am in the market for a used bass boat. I would say from 1995 to 2005, would probably be might cut off. I would love to find something for $10-$12K, but I think I might have to go to the $16k range to find what I want. I would prefer 19' or larger. I don't care about speed. My concern is something that has a great hull, sits well in the water, handles rough water well, fishes easily. I fish mostly at night, and very seldom during the day. What manufacturer do you love and what year do you think that they produced there best boat. What is the best motor out there that just keeps going with no problems. The only boats I have ever rode in were a 1998 Charger, old 80's Skeeter and I owned a 2001 tracker ProTeam 185. The tracker with the slightest of wind just wouldn't sit still. What are your thoughts?