Ranger 519??

skandy · Post by **skandy** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 5:45 pm

I often check out the classified ads for boats and see a lot of 520's and 521's, but rarely see and 519's. Are there just not many out there? Just curious??

CN · Post by CN » Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:50 pm

I have a 2000 and I think it was the last year they were built at 20'6" and rated for a 225hp. They are great platforms to fish out of but then they went to 19' something and lost to to the 520 which was one of the best Boats ever built in my opinion.

Thats why I've kept this boat so long and it's payed for

Scott Robertson · Post by **Scott Robertson** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:55 pm

I have a 2004 519 and what a fantastic rig. I havent incurred any problems with it and still running it today with a 200 optimax. Would love a little bigger boat just out of want not out of neccesity. Scott

N.A.R · Post by **N.A.R** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:28 pm

I run a Ranger 519 also....

I love my boat.......

Hipster · Post by **Hipster** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:18 am

I ran 2005 519 for four years, Fantastic Boat!!!
When I sold it the first person to look at it bought it!!
I am running a 198 now, I really like the layout and fishability of the 519/198 hull. They are a great boat, there are a lot of them out there people just keep um becuase they are a great boat.

Rbass519 · Post by **Rbass519** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 4:23 am

I have an '06 519vx with a 200 E-TEC H.O. and I love it too. For a little boat it scoots right along.

StogieMan · Post by **StogieMan** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:53 am

skandy ~ I'm am sure you realize there is a difference between the 519 and the Z519. Just wanted to point that out.

Jim Wilson · Post by **Jim Wilson** » Wed Sep 29, 2010 2:03 pm

I have a 07 519vs with a 200 Opti and love it. The size is perfect, it has a stable platform and the ride is smooth. Fast enough for me too. GPS was 70mph last time out. Altho I usually keep it around 3800rpm, it's good to know it has the giddy-up when needed. Last boat was 20.5ft and couldn't fit it in the garage. This one fits with room to spare and the single axle trailer makes moving it around a breeze. If you can find one, I recommend buying it. You won't b sorry.

Jim Moulton · Post by **Jim Moulton** » Thu Sep 30, 2010 3:55 am

Ranger Makes 2 19ft bass boats The Z519 and the Z119 both great boats., You can see a Z119 at our Citrus Heights store.
For more info goto www.rangerboats.com
Jim

Gary Dobyns · Post by **Gary Dobyns** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:40 am

My guess is that most tournament guys go for 20 or 21 foot now a days. They turn them more often. It wasn't many years ago that the 519 was the popular tournament boat. Guys have just got to liking the bigger boats. Also, many non tournament guys, or guys that fish a few events only, tend to keep their boats for years. There are a lot of 519 Rangers out there. Guys just hang onto them. Must be a reason, I guess they like them

clearlakeoutdoors · Post by **clearlakeoutdoors** » Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:13 am

Love my 06 519. If someone is looking for one call me Ive been considering selling and getting a new boat. warranty till june 2011
Dave
Clearlake Outdoors
707-262-5852