What are you seeing for top speed on a 2019 Z520 w/ 250 proXS (4stroke), Ultrex and power poles?
What are you seeing for top speed on a 2019 Z520 w/ 250 proXS (4stroke), Ultrex and power poles?
My buddy just got the same rig,ran it the first time last Saturday. Nothing in it but two men,he got 74.6 at 6k rpm and was still climbing slowly. Probably will be a 72 mph rig when loaded. I’m sure others will chime in with more experience.
42hrs on mine. The last tourney I fished was a BFL Regional. Full tank of gas. Two anglers and full live well was a solid 70.8 for a 15 min run @ 6100. By myself 3/4 tank fuel 73.5 mph and 6150 rpm.
2019 Ranger Z520C
2019 Mercury 250 FS
Dang, that's it?? I was hoping these new ProXS 4S's would be close to the same speeds as the 2 stroke. But don't get me wrong, 70.8 is still getting it; compared to how fast I can walk on the bank lol. Hopefully by the time I'm ready to buy again, SHOs will be done caught up with production.
2019 Ranger Z520c
2019 Mercury 250 ProXS
I do believe many guys will say the L boats are a little slower than the C boats. Also, my 2011 Z521 / Merc 2 Stroke is a little slower now that I have the Ultrex on. I was a consistent 70, and now it is topping out around 69.
You need a Corvette ..... they are just tough to fish out of.Originally Posted by Bassmaster2003
2013 Ranger Z519 / 225 Mercury Pro XS
LOL.
2019 Ranger Z520c
2019 Mercury 250 ProXS
Rip Bass: What prop is your buddy running?
That's not bad with that load. I'm considering buying one in the near future. I had a 2002 520vx and have always wanted to get back in a Ranger. Currently in a 2017 21TRX.
The four-stroke is stronger than mine. My 2018 Z520c with 2-stroke 250 Pro XS runs 70-71 and loaded around 69-70
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
Yeah the 4 stroke is faster in every way on a 520C. I have had an '18 model with a 2 stroke and now '19 with the 4 stroke. Identical boats minus the motor and prop, 25p fury on the 2 stroke, 23p fury on the 4 stroke. My 4 stroke has never seen over 5800 rpm and ran 70.8 with a full load livewells full, 2 guys etc. The 2 stroke would run 67-68 setup the exact same way and struggled to get 5500 rpm with a load and was a dogggg out of the hole. Mind you I only have 6 hrs on my 4 stroke but during break in on short bursts of WOT I saw 73 but never have ran it out light yet. But its clearly not the same boat with the 4 stroke, it will jump out of the hole and LIFT the bow with that 23p. I never downsized props with my 2 stroke but it needed something it was bad. I came out of a 2005 520VX with a 2012 225 Pro XS 2 stroke that was a rocket ship so when I got in my 2018 with the 250 2 stroke I was disappointed to say the least.
Old Boat - 2005 520DVX 2011 Merc 225 Pro XS, HDS 8 and 9 Touch, Bobs JP, 25p Tempest
Old Boat - 2018 Z520C Cup Package, 112 Ultrex, HDS 9 and 12 Carbon, Powerpoles, Merc 250 Pro XS, 25p Fury
Current - 2019 Z520C Cup 112 Ultrex, 4 Stroke 250 Pro XS Merc, Slidemaster JP, Powerpoles 23p Fury
I struggling to get 67- 68 with my 250 Pro XS 4 stroke on a 2019 C boat and can't hit 5700 RPMs with me driving and ZERO tackle, empty live wells and 1/2 tank of gas. The hole shot is awful with the 23p Fury, hydraulic plate has to be all the way up or it takes nearly 8 seconds to get on plane. 25 hours and break-in was done properly. Im extremely frustrated right now.....Help!
I don’t have any help for you but that sucks. Something isn’t right. You might try a different prop, even same brand, style and pitch. Just to see if the one you have is bad.
What are your RPM's on the holeshot? Is it blowing out or not not producing rpm? What plugs do you have in your prop?
David Geske
Boatless Family Man
Ready for some more of your videos. Always great content.
3600 to 4000 with all plugs out and motor down or up to 8 on gauge. Blowing out when planes with JP all the way up or anything above 8 on the gauge.
2019 520C ,Merc proxs 250 just saw 74.9 GPS this morning. Colder weather and they really get going! 6110 rpm 23 fury 3 . Tournament load, 1/3 tank of gas and no passenger. Water in livewell.
Sounds like fantastic setup! Curious what motor height you're running and how the holeshot is. I got mine 2 weeks ago and here in WI all I can do is dream about running it this time of year. Looking for a baseline starting point on motor height.
2019 Ranger Z520C DC / 250 Pro XS 4 Stroke
73 is the most I've seen. Loaded down with two guys it's 69 to 71 depending on the weather and elevation.
Talk to Mark, he fixed me two props that ran the wind threw the air, he’s as good as they are on prop!!!
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