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  1. 07-19-2023, 06:53 AM #1
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    My 2002 520VX repower

    I’ve loved my 2002 520VX ever since I bought it but even more now. My old 225 optimax gave out finally with 920 hours on it and I decided to repower. I was lucky enough to find a new 2023 250 pro VX four stroke and love this boat even more now.

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    #2 07-19-2023, 06:54 AM
    Nice!


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    #3 07-19-2023, 09:23 AM
    I’ve always loved the Ranger Cup colors, and they go perfectly with that engine.
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    #4 07-19-2023, 10:40 AM
    Dang! you put the 250 on it? I thought about it but didn't like going above the rating on that boat so stuck with a 225....

    hows it perform?
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    #5 07-19-2023, 12:38 PM
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    #6 07-19-2023, 01:16 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by rivertrail View Post
    Dang! you put the 250 on it? I thought about it but didn't like going above the rating on that boat so stuck with a 225....

    hows it perform?
    Only have 18 hours on it but with very little trim I’ve seen 72 at 6050 rpm. Great holeshot as well. Running a tempest plus 23

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    #7 07-19-2023, 04:46 PM
    Sweet looking Ranger! Good for another 20 years
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    #8 07-19-2023, 06:45 PM
    Really nice, I had a 2000 520 years back and had to repower at around 800hrs, I put on a 250 Optimax and it served me well before selling during Covid.
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    #9 07-19-2023, 08:41 PM
    Nice…runs like new boat I’ll bet!
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    #10 07-19-2023, 09:14 PM
    Good call, I plan to do the same when the time comes.
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    #11 08-20-2023, 02:34 PM
    Also thought about putting a 250 4s, but all the dealerships said that they could not do it. Boat capacity tag says it’s only rated for 225
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    #12 08-20-2023, 03:46 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by rng520 View Post
    Also thought about putting a 250 4s, but all the dealerships said that they could not do it. Boat capacity tag says it’s only rated for 225
    I was wondering the same thing? Any drawback from going over the rating?
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