List the best Ranger boats made

[champ210]

Which past or present Rangers over 20ft were the best riding? Best for big water? What you liked about previous models and what you didnt

[MikeRayburn]

Any of the 521s

[Whiteboat]

520vx. Not fast but it was a tank. More stable than today's platforms.

[Super 91]

I don't have a lot of experience in different boats, but I get told every time I'm on the water that someone used to have a boat like mine and wish they would have never sold it. Best Ranger they ever had. 2008 Z520 Ranger Cup Anniversary Edition.

[OldToad]

I like the 621FS. If I get into two feet of water I can get out and walk. That being said I have driven a Yukon XL for 20 years and would own a tank if they let me.

[sabby]

520 in any variety, followed closely by the 521 in any variety.

[MengRanger]

I went from a 2001 520 to Z21's to Z521... To me, the 21's all rode way better than my 520. All of them fish really well.

[Rangeric79]

2002 520dvx : Solid fishing platform. Not that great in rough water.
2013 521vx : Good fishing platform. Good in the rough stuff.
2016 522d : Rock solid fishing platform. Runs through true Great lakes 4 footers without much problem.
1991 482v : Even though it was only an 18' boat the 482 Fished great and could be taken thru anything.

[champ210]

Looking more toward the 21s. Didn't know If there was much ride difference between he z21,521vx,z521c.

[geobass]

I'm with the guy with the 621 vs. I have a 620 vs and hands down best ride I have ever been in. With that said, it is not apples to apples.

[Mick2268]

91 361V An awesome fishing platform, and to date my favorite Ranger I've ever owned.

[Rangerdawg]

Lol good thread mick...I had a 2002 ish 522 with a pro xb...miss that boat

[Bradley Lane]

I have had my 520 for 16 years and have not had one issue with it.

[headhigh]

481V....period.

[Roosterman]

Loved the way my 2003 521vx rode and fished.

[Dh0ckey11]

I would take a 521 over a Z21 every day forever. Same goes for 520 over Z20. As for the newer 520s vs the old ones, I think the improvements in speed and rough water ride on the new hull are worth a minor, almost negligible, loss to "stability". I can't say I have been in a new 521 so others would have to chime in, but generally I would assume it is the same as the 520, only longer.

[fish stick]

Ranger dog I have a 522DVX with a 250 pro xb and would not sell it for anything, large front fishing deck, plenty of room for all my gear, best boat I have owned except for the fuel bill it's killing me.

[Patrnflyr]

My 212LS Reata! Can do anything from fish, go fast, carry 7 people, wakeboard, etc. All in one with Ranger quality!

[smp005]

The new 521 is pretty amazing, I could not be happier with mine. Deck like an aircraft carrier and crazy stable. Mine planes very quickly and one of the most important elements to me is it sits level in the water. I had a 488VS and it was an excellent hull as well, just no where near the real estate of the new 521s

[Heritage]

I would also add that for some reason it seems like the z521c(2014 and newer) boat has a dryer ride than the prior z521 had. I personally love the 21 footers.