2026 Ranger Boats Z521R Base

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2026 Ranger Boats Z521R

PERFORMANCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND FISHABILITY

The tallest order in the boating world is creating the next flagship Ranger bass boat. Doing so requires an extensive knowledge of—and appreciation for—the past, while putting forth complete dedication to delivering a paradigm shift in all-around performance, fishability, quality, safety, and style. The all-new Z521R represents countless hours of R&D, testing, and continuously raising the bar, and the boat you see here is not only unquestionably worthy of the Ranger name, but instantly evolves and elevates what a bass boat can be.

Features may include:

Key

  • Built to be Yours™ - Available with a wide array of custom-matched trolling motors, electronics, and accessories
  • Heated Cloud 9™ Air-Ride SRS Driver Seating
  • Push-to-Start Ignition
  • Ranger R.I.D.E. - integrating full-boat control and monitoring via 9" touchscreen
  • Traction Pad Front Deck Center Lid
  • Padded Front Casting Deck
  • Pultruded Fiberglass Transom
  • Push-to-Close Latches

Standard

Custom Details
  • Ranger Echelon™ Rod Storage System - 3-tiered port & 2-tiered starboard rod lockers
  • Custom color package
  • Power Ventilation Rod Storage™
  • Insulated 40 qt. step-up coole
Electronics
  • Built to be Yours™ - Available with a wide array of custom-matched engines, trolling motors, electronics, and accessories
  • Ranger® R.I.D.E.™ (Ranger Intelligent Display Engine) -integrated full-boat network control and monitoring via 9" touchscreen
  • Push-to-Start Ignition with proximity Key Fob
  • Solid-state digital keypad at bow with push-button trim switches
Power/Performance
  • Pultruded Fiberglass Transom
  • (3) Lithium 80AH trolling batteries w/trays
  • AGM Starting battery w/ tray
  • Backup manual ignition keyswitch
Safety/Comfort
  • Upright Level Flotation exceeding all USCG & NMMA standards
  • Heated Cloud-9™ Air-Ride Driver's Seat
  • Custom-fitted Ranger® Soft Ride Seating™ system with driver & passenger seat slides & color-matched fiberglass seat shells
  • Custom bike seat & SRS fold-down on heavy duty pedestals
Trailer
  • Ranger Trail® trailer w/ torsion axles and c-channel frame
  • Ranger® Road Armor Equipped® trailer protectant coating
  • 14" Raptor painted & machined aluminum wheels w/ matching spare
  • Ranger Trail® Vault® Hub lubrication system

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Highlights

  • Mandan, North Dakota
  • 2026
  • Ranger Boats
  • Z521R Base
  • 96'' (2.44 m)
  • Available
  • 102'' (2.59 m)
  • Package: 79'' (2.01 m)

Specifications

  • 2026
  • Ranger Boats
  • Z521R
  • Base
  • Fishing
  • 21' 9'' (6.63 m) | Engine Shaft: 20'' (50.8 cm) | Approximate On Trailer W/ Motor Down (May Vary With Engine Model And Set-Back Plate): 27' 11'' (8.51 m) | Approx On Trailer W/Motor Down/Swing Tongue Open (May Vary With Engine Model/Set-Back Plate): 25' 1'' (7.65 m)
  • Rod Box - Port Bottom Shelf: 7' 6'' (2.29 m) | Rod Box - Port Middle Shelf: 8 ft. | Rod Box - Port Top Shelf: 9 ft. | Rod Box - Center Row 1: 8' 6'' (2.59 m) | Rod Box - Center Row 2: 8 ft. | Rod Box - Starboard Top Shelf: 7' 6'' (2.29 m) | Rod Box - Starboard Bottom Shelf: 6' 8'' (2.03 m)
  • 102'' (2.59 m)
  • Package: 79'' (2.01 m)
  • 96'' (2.44 m)
  • Inside: 21'' (53.34 cm)
  • 54 gal. (204.39 l)
  • 5 Persons
  • 31 gal. (117.34 l)
  • Total Person, Motor, Gear: 1900 lbs. (861.83 kg)
  • Approximate Boat: 2300 lbs. (1043.26 kg)
  • Trailer: 5400 lbs. (2449.4 kg)
  • Max. Recommended: 300 HP