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    Z518L

    What is the difference between a Z518 and a Z518L --- 2020

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    Other than rated horsepower, it’s all in the equipment and options. For me, the ones that stick out are the items that you cannot add to a 518 as options: digital dash panel with push-button start, padded deck, and waterline striping. Other than that, there are several items that don’t come standard on a 518 that are included on the L. They all can be ordered from Ranger Parts and installed/upgraded on the L, however. Even the chrome trim pieces, which do dress up the standard 518 quite a bit.
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    Max horsepower is the same for 2020.

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    Noted. Bad reading skills. I skipped the 2020.
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    Padded deck was standard on my 2019 518 (non-L)...did they really change that in 2020?
    Been fishin' since I was 5 years old...Thanks Grandpa!


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    Quote Originally Posted by jc2bg View Post
    Other than rated horsepower, it’s all in the equipment and options. For me, the ones that stick out are the items that you cannot add to a 518 as options: digital dash panel with push-button start, padded deck, and waterline striping. Other than that, there are several items that don’t come standard on a 518 that are included on the L. They all can be ordered from Ranger Parts and installed/upgraded on the L, however. Even the chrome trim pieces, which do dress up the standard 518 quite a bit.
    Adjustable seats were a big plus from me.
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    2019 the traction pad floor was was an option on the L, is that still the case?
    2019 520L w/ 250HO ETEC G2

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fishead1167 View Post
    2019 the traction pad floor was was an option on the L, is that still the case?
    Yes it is an option on the 518L
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    Really like mine, it cleans up easy and driers out quick.
    2019 520L w/ 250HO ETEC G2

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fishead1167 View Post
    Really like mine, it cleans up easy and driers out quick.
    Nice.. I ordered it on my new boat!
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    Quote Originally Posted by nojretlas View Post
    Nice.. I ordered it on my new boat!
    You will like the traction pad floor - stays a lot cleaner and drier than carpet

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whiteboat View Post
    You will like the traction pad floor - stays a lot cleaner and drier than carpet
    Do you have any pictures?
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    FC8C8478-ABBB-4601-A4C4-C73870EE8650.jpeg

    Here is a picture of the traction pad in my Z520L.

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    Chuck or anyone else that has this - is there still a hole for seat storage? I put the seat in when putting the cover on. Thanks

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    No, but it can be cut in if desired.
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    Can thesetractin pads be ordered for older boats? 2013?

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    Yes there is still a hole for seat storage, see additional picture75C10AC1-FD49-4A8C-9E43-778EFD926152.jpeg
    Last edited by ChuckH; 04-02-2020 at 09:39 PM.