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Ranger Boats' Z521 Comanche named to top-10 list by Boating Magazine |
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010 |
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Editors praise Ranger's speed, stability and design innovation
FLIPPIN, AR (March 2, 2010)
In the March 2010 issue of Boating magazine, the publication's
editorial staff unveils their much-anticipated list of the Top-10 best
boats of the year, judging hundreds of models with stringent selection
criteria and a grueling elimination process. After putting so many
designs through the paces, editors arrived at their final list of 10
with Ranger's all-new Z521 Comanche highlighting the pack.
Boating extolled the speed and stability of the Z521 - a feature-laden
vessel that's designed to exceed the needs of both competitive anglers
and performance enthusiasts. The editors praised the boat's running
surface and Ranger's trademark smooth, dry ride saying, "…it was like
floating on air…there was no chine walking. The hull and power
combination was ideal."
"At wide-open throttle, we crossed wakes at 45 degrees without fear -
the Comanche remained on course and on its lines," wrote Boating's
editorial staff in their glowing review of the 2010 model. "But also
kind was the way the Comanche pampered anglers, keeping their focus on
the tournament winnings, not on the details of running a boat or
managing gear."
"From the moment we introduced the Z500 series, this is the boat that so
many anglers have been asking about," said Ranger Boats President Randy
Hopper. "We're excited to share the results of so much angler input. On
top of so many new interior features, it's an exceptionally responsive
design with a great ride and ultra solid feel on and off plane."
The interior is highlighted by a completely redesigned console that's
not only taller for more protection, but offers built-in mounting
options for today's popular, large-screened electronics directly above
the steering wheel - eliminating the need for gimbal and swivel mounts
in most cases. The redesigned consoles also integrate a
stylish-yet-functional concave beveling on the outside, allowing the
tips of rods stored on the front deck to stay more secure while in use.
The Z521 Comanche measures an efficient-yet-spacious 21 feet, 3 inches
in length with a 95-inch beam for the sturdiest fishing platform of any
high-performance model in production. Rated for 250 horsepower, the Z521
is available with a wide range of precision-matched outboards to meet
the preferences of anglers across the country, while a 52 gallon fuel
capacity ensures plenty of range for long runs in search of fish. More
details - including videos, reviews and other industry accolades -
touting the total performance design of the all-new Z521 can be found by
logging on to www.mydreamrig.com or www.rangerboats.com.
About Ranger Boats
Ranger Boats, headquartered in Flippin, Ark., is the nation's largest
manufacturer of premium fiberglass fishing boats, including a series of
bass, multi-species, fish 'n play and saltwater boats. Founded in 1968
by Forrest L. Wood, Ranger Boats continues its commitment to building
the highest-quality, strongest-performing boats on the water. For more
information, go to www.rangerboats.com.
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