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Old 06-10-10, 12:46 AM   #1
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Default 2000 ranger 520vx or 2002 ranger 195vs

I have been looking for a boat and have decided on one of these two. The 520 is $2000 more than the 195vs. Does anyone have any recomendations as I will be fishing mostly bigger lakes in Texas. The 520vx has a 225 yamaha and has been used much more than the 195vs with a 200 Merc EFI. Both are in good shape but the 195 is better mostly due to less use.
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Old 06-10-10, 08:55 AM   #2
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You answered your own question when you said "bigger lakes"... id go 520...
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Old 06-10-10, 10:00 PM   #3
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i wouldn't go with the merc, my brother just pick up 185vs with a 175 and is having probs with it and when he had it tested it had overheated 14 times 9 on port and 5 on starboard they still have catching up to do so go with yamaha
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Old 06-11-10, 10:26 PM   #4
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I haved a 2004 195 vs. Great boat for small and medium waters. Big water and big waves another story. My boat can easily get airborne. And, it ain't a good thing catching air. It hurts bigtime. Also, I have a yami 200 hp hpdi. Never a problem. I run in water temps from the mid 30's to 80 degrees. It floats very well in skinny water too
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