My buddies bought their Ranger Z518's several years before I thought about a new boat. I rode in with them on lakes that were CA controlled for CARB based motors. I really liked the speed, agility, and ability to park the 18" in my garage. In 2018 I purchased my 1st NEW 2019 Z518 and absolutely love it. Made the best choice for me.

Should have added...the dealership I purchased my boat through is the best Ranger, Nitro, and Triton dealership in CA. Angler's Marine in Anaheim, CA. They hooked me up with a great deal and made the buying experience painless.

Price, features that I wanted with little sacrifice, color, and most importantly it fits in my garage.

21’ would be nice but I want to store at home and until I have a place with the room then I just bought the biggest that would fit in my garage.

2014 Ranger 119c, 19’6”.

bought an 82 champion 184 and it became my favorite of all others I have owned, got lucky and found my dream boat after a 5 yr. wait/search. pretty much hull/trailer/merc 200 xri. got to finish it out how I wanted it and outfitted with all the latest greatest stuff (well, 4 yrs. or so ago).

found out the 95 champion 202 was the fastest hull they made, it is now complete after engine upgrade.

Dealer support was big with me. Sartin Marine had Cadillacs and Corvettes so I went with them. I never kept one more than 2-3 yrs and I would sell them and start over.

Rough water ride is exceptional, it fits in my garage, and most importantly mama loves the colors.

Last boat was size, biggest hp longest boat I could fit in my 3rd car garage without twisting turning etc. 300 plus dollar a month boat storage will make you think like that

Garage space! I will not own a boat I can’t keep in my garage. Sitting in my boat in the garage is all the excuse I need to drink a beer!

2018 ZX 225

The itch is strong for a new one but see no need anytime soon. Maybe next year

I had to have two boats....one to travel down dusty roads and go up in the bushes after bass...had to have another one to travel down rivers and hide in the bushes to shoot ducks....

No carpet.

Sale to another buyer fell through at the same time my stator flew apart on my "trade-in"

On my 4th. boat I asked the owner of a boat fiberglass repair shop what boat brand did they work on the least. He said BassCat. Then I chose the one that I liked the lay out the best and still have it today, a 2004 Cougar. I have upgraded the trolling motor, graphs, and the big motor but the boat is still working just fine for me.

Best looking, fastest, and the biggest 20'er that would fit in one bay of my garage.

Budget and price. The cool part is I give about $31k for my current boat just before all the inflated covid numbers took effect. The last time I checked its value it was worth about $44k retail.

retail is 44k put it out there an see if it will bring it the market on used boats has crashed the nada book is worthless for values look at some of the boats that have been for sale over a year they dont bring big money anymore. it was great that you got it before they went up the covid money is gone.

Rinse and repeat!