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    #41
    I bought it April of 2019. I've been doing research on it over the last year. Feel real lucky to have got it!

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    #42
    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?

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    #43
    Quote Originally Posted by ONLY1 View Post
    I bought it April of 2019. I've been doing research on it over the last year. Feel real lucky to have got it!
    That is awesome you have it! Can you post some pictures. I remember seeing it but would like to see it again!

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    Last edited by ONLY1; 09-17-2020 at 12:55 PM.


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    #46
    I guess your screen name matches your boat.
    2008 Ranger 178VX
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    GO Fins!!!

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    #47
    The original owner had "ONLY 1" on the transom.

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    #48
    very cool! Thanks for the pics!

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    #49
    Thank you All for the Information. It's nice getting the history of it.

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    #50
    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
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    #51
    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.

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    #52
    Awesome!
    2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console
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    #53
    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.

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    #54
    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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    #55
    Thanks




    Just another beer drinker with a fishing problem. (X19INDY)
    Last edited by ONLY1; 03-04-2021 at 08:26 AM.

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    #56
    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!

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    #57
    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
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    #58
    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.

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    #59
    Thanks for posting Only1.
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    #60
    Quote Originally Posted by cwilt View Post
    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

    http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=393600...... You thinking about this one?

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