I bought it April of 2019. I've been doing research on it over the last year. Feel real lucky to have got it!
I bought it April of 2019. I've been doing research on it over the last year. Feel real lucky to have got it!
Randy Hopper was not only the President but he liked to play in engineering. Micky Wood told me about this boat right after the Z520 Carbon was released in 2013 saying it was Randy's design and he was pushing for carbon fiber to be the future of the boat world but price just wouldn't allow it. I remember when this boat hit eBay pretty cool that you have it. I'd bet $20 the reason it wasn't registered until 2012 is because Randy kept it in his building in Gassville, AR where all the "secret"new boats were stored before dealer meetings. It's the same building that Vexus started in after the top brass exodus before they built their current facility and is/was their R&D shop. I'm sure Randy held on to it before realizing that the idea wouldn't come to pass and eventually sold it to someone in the public. If I remember correctly it was in Texas?
Last edited by ONLY1; 09-17-2020 at 12:55 PM.
I guess your screen name matches your boat.
2008 Ranger 178VX
150 Yamaha V-max
GO Fins!!!
The original owner had "ONLY 1" on the transom.
very cool! Thanks for the pics!
Thank you All for the Information. It's nice getting the history of it.
sharp boat with the best outboard made on it!!!
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
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Well I know it’s not polite but I am too curious not to ask what this boat is worth? Does something like this go up in value? I would rather have this boat than 2 brand new rangers. If it’s none of my business I understand.
Awesome!
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console
2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO SS Prop
Lowrance Elite 7Ti in console
Humminbird Helix 10 SI on BBT Bow Mount
Humminbird Helix 10 SI on a BalZout @ Console
Minn Kota Ultrex 80 - 24V i-Pilot Link
Transducer Shield Mount
Custom step in place of center seat
Trick Step
It wasn't listed in the boat blue book. I paid around 30k. It was the average blue book value for a Z21 Comanche in 2019. I don't see it increasing in value, but I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Last edited by ONLY1; 09-18-2020 at 07:00 AM.
That is one badass rig!!!! I'd say at $30K you stole that piece of history.
Man, I'd love to see this rig in person. I've always thought Carbon was the next big thing in both the auto and marine industry. Maybe the cost is too great for it.
Been fishin' since I was 5 years old...Thanks Grandpa!
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Last edited by ONLY1; 03-04-2021 at 08:26 AM.
I’m sorry I’m sure you meant you bought it for $130k. What an awesome boat, congrats on the deal of the decade, and thanks for the pictures. Feel free to post lots more!
Wasn't there also a 519 (something in all black) also made? I think in 08 or 10 time frame. Or am i thinking of this boat
2008 Ranger 178VX
150 Yamaha V-max
GO Fins!!!
I would say that you could get more than $30k right now. If that thing was for sale locally I would be trying to figure out a way to buy that. I would Just love knowing that it was hand built to perfection.
Thanks for posting Only1.
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.
--Voltaire
http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=393600...... You thinking about this one?