Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 168 BANSHEE 2005 vs Ranger 2310 Bay Ranger 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 168 BANSHEE 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 160-hp advantage over the Ranger 168 BANSHEE 2005's 40-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 168 BANSHEE 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 168 BANSHEE 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
Model168 BANSHEE
Model2310 Bay Ranger
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 3/4 in
Beam100 in. With Rubrail: 101.5 in
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches81.75
Beam - Inches101.5
Draft [max] - Detail4 1/2"
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.13
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailDeck/Hull: 543 lbs
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs
Weight - kg246.3
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.543
Weight - lbs.275
Height [transom]20 1/2 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 1/2 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.11
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Inches200.5
Length overall - Inches28
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches17
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) Portable 6 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 - 300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 17 gal. Rod Holders: 9 ft. port (7), 9 ft. 6 in. starboard
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height8 ft. 9 in. (add 3 ft. for T-top)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 7 in. with motor down 26 ft. 7 in. with swing away tongue open
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 6,000 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in