Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 165VS 2005 vs Ranger 2310 Bay Ranger 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 165VS 2005 vs Ranger 2310 Bay Ranger 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Ranger 2310 Bay Ranger 2013 has a 140-hp advantage over the Ranger 165VS 2005's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ranger 2310 Bay Ranger 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Ranger 165VS 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger 2310 Bay Ranger 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 2310 Bay Ranger 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 165VS 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model165VS
Model2310 Bay Ranger
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
Beam100 in. With Rubrail: 101.5 in
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches101.5
Depth - Detail20 1/4 in
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inches20.25
Depth - Inches17
Weight - Detail1,200 lbs
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs
Weight - kg544.31
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.275
Height [transom]21 1/2 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches28
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail13.5 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches13.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max60-90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 - 300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,140 lbs
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 17 gal. Rod Holders: 9 ft. port (7), 9 ft. 6 in. starboard
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSingle Axle Trailer GVWR (2,675 lbs.)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 8 in. w/Motor Down 18 ft. 8 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 7 in. with motor down 26 ft. 7 in. with swing away tongue open
Trailer - Width92 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height8 ft. 9 in. (add 3 ft. for T-top)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 6,000 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee