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    521c vs 521L

    Whats the difference in the two boats, and what kind of speed are you looking at with a mercury 250 4 stroke. Thanks

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    The differences depend on the year, but mainly they are seats and the list of equipment. Speeds are generally reported as 68-70 with a tournament load on the current models. This being BBC, some reports are a couple of mph higher.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jc2bg View Post
    This being BBC, some reports are a couple of mph higher.
    And some being a couple MPH lower!

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    Z521C model is going to be a couple MPH faster than the Z521L and the dash and seats and a few other items will vary as mentioned above it really comes down to preference an choice.

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    Is the deck on the 521L wider than the C model?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bandwagon View Post
    Is the deck on the 521L wider than the C model?
    No.
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    I have a 521C- Fully loaded 2 anglers full gas gear and livewell running up river this weekend at G-ville with heavy current we ran 68.5. I have a croxton worked 23 fury. The fastest I have been is 73 light load.

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    The wiring electrical is better on the L. But they are both great
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1BADAIR View Post
    The wiring electrical is better on the L. But they are both great
    Is this true?? And why would a C be faster than an L??
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    Quote Originally Posted by jc2bg View Post
    No.
    according to ken smith videos, the L is wider I believe?? 29.06 minutes into the ballistic video he has a chart of all he has tested


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    Quote Originally Posted by 1BADAIR View Post
    The wiring electrical is better on the L. But they are both great
    Can you clarify how the wiring electrical is different / better ?

    thanks
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    The L has two breakers in rear and a main power switch. One large gauge wire powers the console and one for the bow
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    Quote Originally Posted by 1BADAIR View Post
    The L has two breakers in rear and a main power switch. One large gauge wire powers the console and one for the bow
    thank you sir!
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