Saying Goodbye....

[jseasor]

Cleaning out the boat this evening, getting everything out of it and off the graphs. She sure has been a good one, 1989 never seen a day in the shop, i could always rely on her to start, solid as the day when she was brought home then. It was sold to me for dirt cheap from a family friend.and my heart will always carry a little place for it. She's been well used but not abused. Now I'm in the market, z20, z520 or z19 here i come.
FAREWELL OLD FRIEND....YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!!!!! Hopefully she'll be as good to my friend as she was to me.

[S.Curtsinger]

[jettdog68]

go see Rodney, he will take care of you for sure!!!!

[Swerve-n-Protect]

Just dont go over there around lunch time..........

[BoozaBug]

go witht he 520,there doing away with the z19s and the newer model z20s are priced almsot right up there with the 520s,if i were you id keep the boat since is been such a gooden,we have an r93 that hasnt had a problem since weve had it and were keeping it along with our new z520 that were gettin wednesday...good luck on finding a new one

[buzzking]

Jarred steer clear of the Z boats, I will be the first to say the 5## is a great boat, gonna be slow but ride like a dream for a ranger. As far as the Z520s...if they weren't 8 million dollars I would consider one. If money wasn't an option, they would be very near the top of the list. But the only good Z boat I've ever been in was a z21 and its a monster, probably too big for what you're looking for. The Z20 and the Z19 are rough riding turds and most here that know rangers real well will agree with me.

[JC25]

house, truck, wife-to-be, dog, boat, what's next?


did you sell it or are you trading? If it were me I would do like Alliston and buy a 520 or 521 from 05-07. You will find a good deal in that year range.

[Alliston64]

I'll never buy another brand new boat! I lost my ass when I bought that Tracker and am still having a hard time selling it. You save a lot of $$ buying used, and if you look long enough, you'll still find one with the warranty left on it. (My hpdi is under warranty til 2011)

[Swerve-n-Protect]

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+2......

[buzzking]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Alliston64 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'll never buy another brand new boat! I lost my ass when I bought that Tracker and am still having a hard time selling it. You save a lot of $$ buying used, and if you look long enough, you'll still find one with the warranty left on it. (My hpdi is under warranty til 2011)</TD></TR></TABLE>

shhh....don't tell anyone your secret or people will quit buying the new boats every other year so they can be eligible for contingency money they never win

[Swerve-n-Protect]

[StratosBrad]

You sell it locally Jarred?
Glad to see you got the first step into a new boat.
If I can do anything to help you, call me man.

[jseasor]

im not buying new, anything from an 04-08, just depends on quality of the boat and motor. doesn't have to be a "Z" so to speak, i like allison's boat, i ride in one all the time just like it. great boat im in the market, so we'll see. i did sell my boat locally, he's coming to get it this week. she's empty.. and your right kyle, i have heard about the ride in a z20 and z19 but it's still gotta be better than a triton and and a 21' is too much for around here..

[TR21Bassin]

If your sticking with a Ranger then definitely go with the 520 over the Z's unless its a new Z520. That's the reason they came out with those, they ride like the old 5 series. As far as better than a Triton, it would be close but hey it should ride good when they only run about 60mph.

Charlie

[EdDavisKY]

AHHH !!!! Nuts don't lesson to any of them and get what you want
which I am sure you are going to do anyway

[JimDi]

How much are you asking for it??

[jseasor]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TR21Bassin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If your sticking with a Ranger then definitely go with the 520 over the Z's unless its a new Z520. That's the reason they came out with those, they ride like the old 5 series. As far as better than a Triton, it would be close but hey it should ride good when they only run about 60mph.

Charlie</TD></TR></TABLE>
60 is fine, why go fast? ive never caught a fish with the big engine on.

i sold it for 6K, i have over 8 in it, but my friend took care of my and now im taking care of a friend.

[jettdog68]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jseasor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im not buying new, anything from an 04-08, just depends on quality of the boat and motor. doesn't have to be a "Z" so to speak, i like allison's boat, i ride in one all the time just like it. great boat im in the market, so we'll see. i did sell my boat locally, he's coming to get it this week. she's empty.. and your right kyle, i have heard about the ride in a z20 and z19 but it's still gotta be better than a triton and and a 21' is too much for around here.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Apparently you havent riiden in a triton and a ranger on the same rough water, cause other than the z520 there isnt a Ranger out there that can ride with a same size Triton. But if you want the best riding boat out there get a I class Skeeter. Best riding boat I have ever been in!!!!!!!! Id buy one if I could get a Merc or a Rude on one.

[CaymasRodney]

Don't listen to a guy who ducks when a goose flies over his head I have a real nice demo in a Z520 and even has the best engine made in a 250 Etec for 43900.00 with all new warranty on the boat and trailer. This is one slick boat and is loaded. If you take a ride in this boat, then every thing else is o well

Get what you want and be happy its your hard earned money that is going by by any way.

[buzzking]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jseasor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
60 is fine, why go fast? ive never caught a fish with the big engine on.

i sold it for 6K, i have over 8 in it, but my friend took care of my and now im taking care of a friend. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Everyone keeps forgetting that yatesville fishes like its about 250 acres and there is no where to get a boat over 60. And with the 8000 boats out there on the weekend, a Z520 would eat up that chop well. As far as a toon riding worse than a z19 or 20......ride for yourself...I have..have you? I will agree with Richie, that I Class is one smooth riding boat...right there with the 520 if you ask me. If I could buy a new one tomorrow (before yammy quits making the HPDI) it would probably be a bug over the ranger just because they look cooler to me. You need to ride in some rigs before you buy a newer boat, a lot of things have changed and they all will seem a world different than an 89 model boat no matter what brand you had. Happy hunting, just remember to pick one up with a motor warranty...best peace of mind you can have with a used boat purchase.