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  1. #1
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    New Z520c ordered yesterday

    Two big events happened this month: 1) I am retiring after 25 years on the job; and 2) I ordered a new Z520c. After running a Phoenix 920 for the last five years, I have returned to the Ranger family. This is my seventh Ranger.

    First, let me say that Phoenix is very fine boat and it really opened my eyes to the quality of other boats out there. My primary reasons for going with the Z520c is that I wanted the wider deck at the trolling motor, a slightly more steady platform with the TM down, and higher console seating that is easier to get in and out of. The knees and hips just don't bend or move like they use to.

    The Phoenix will go up for sale once new boat delivery date gets closer. I am trying to minimize then amount of time that I would be "boat less bank trash".

    I ordered the boat from Toho Marine in St. Cloud, FL (my third boat from them), and as usual Joe, Mark, and David did a great job taking care of me. They are by far the best bass boat dealer in the state of Florida. They are fully focused on bass boats and understand the product and the required rigging.

    I am really looking forward to the new boat.
    Last edited by Whiteboat; 02-17-2018 at 07:45 AM.

  2. Member dean c's Avatar
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    #2
    Congrats...and look forward to the pics!

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    Congrats on the retirement as well as the new Ranger. Life is good

    Dale Sinclair original

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    John Clark — Findlay, Ohio

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    Congratulations on both retirement and your new boat!

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    #6
    Awesome choice and congrats on the retirement!

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    Congrats!
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    Congrats on the new rig
    2019 Ranger Z520C DC / 250 Pro XS 4 Stroke

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    What color did You order? Blanco? Joe is 'good wood' I swapped in a Nitro for a Triton at His other place before TohoMarine.. Usually in a swap-in deal, You get Your balls kicked in and someone rifles through Your wallet but that wasn't the case.. He was the first call I made once the Triton ran out of warranty and if I hadn't been able to steal My present Ranger®, I'd have made the drive down to Joe et al..

    Enjoy Your new Floater

    P.S. There is a local consignment place that doesn't charge the seller if You're not getting the right motions...

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    Congratulations on your retirement. You are gonna love that boat. I got one for my retirement present to me a few years ago.

    Hope to see some pictures. Have fun and be safe.

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    Congratulations on both counts

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    #12
    Congrats and welcome back to the Ranger family. Post some pics when
    you get her.

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    #13
    Welcome to retirement along with the rest of us oldies, you did it right with a new Ranger to float around in on those long days on the water!!!! PICTURES

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    Congrats! looking forward to seeing pictures
    "When My Ship Comes In, I will Probably Be At The Airport"
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    Congrats, I love mine. It's not the rocketship like your Phoenix but it is sweet.
    Don Blume

    2018 Ranger Z520C
    2018 Mercury 250 Pro XS 2B525775 2-Stroke

    Past Rigs
    2008 Triton Tr186 with Mercury 175 Pro XS
    2000 Ranger R73 with Mercury 125
    1976 Basscat with 150 Mercury