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  1. 04-14-2024, 05:05 PM #1
    davethebuilder
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    My new Z518

    After selling my 2015 520c back in December I picked up my new 2023 Z 518. Was wanting to downsize for a couple reasons and I'm really happy with the decision so far
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    #2 04-14-2024, 07:12 PM
    Congrats! I really wish they rated the early Z518 w/ a 200. I would be happy with a 200, even though my 150 gets her moving.
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    #3 04-14-2024, 09:01 PM
    Tell me more about downsizing; have a 520L and thinking about the exact same thing.
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    #4 04-15-2024, 07:06 AM
    Congrats

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    #5 04-15-2024, 07:47 AM
    Nice
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    #6 04-15-2024, 12:26 PM
    Really nice Ranger and I am very jealous of the 200!
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    #7 04-15-2024, 01:39 PM
    Congrats! Love my 2022 z518 as well.
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    #8 04-15-2024, 02:02 PM
    Beautiful Ranger. I bet that runs well with that 200
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    #9 04-15-2024, 03:10 PM
    Great looking rig. I have thought of doing the same thing you have done.
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    #10 04-15-2024, 06:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by white mudbug View Post
    Tell me more about downsizing; have a 520L and thinking about the exact same thing.
    The main reason I wanted to downsize is this20230521_173309.jpg20230521_173309.jpg. The other reason is price. I really wanted a new boat and the difference in 2 extra ft of boat is around 30 grand
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    #11 04-15-2024, 09:41 PM
    Good looking boat. I like the colors.
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    #12 04-16-2024, 07:42 AM
    I went from a 08 z-520 to a 2010 z-518 with a 200 pro xs, runs great. I replaced all the Battery's to Ionic's, which caused a lose of bow lift problem.
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    #13 04-18-2024, 02:14 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by avidbasser View Post
    Congrats! I really wish they rated the early Z518 w/ a 200. I would be happy with a 200, even though my 150 gets her moving.
    They did.....
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    #14 04-18-2024, 02:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by dukhntr View Post
    They did.....
    They only did the 518L w/ 200 HP. Not the 518, or I would have it on my boat. 2018 / 2019 the 200 HP was not available. Even the coast guard plate for my boat has max HP = 150.

    Had I waited until 2019 / 2020, then I would have been able to put a 200 on the 518.
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    #15 04-21-2024, 06:26 AM
    Nice rig! You will really like this boat.
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    #16 04-21-2024, 07:59 AM
    Early 518’ s are rated for a 200.
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