Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 168 BANSHEE 2005 vs Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 168 BANSHEE 2005 vs Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2006 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 150 hp, the Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2006 has a 110-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.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2006 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Ranger 168 BANSHEE 2005 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model168 BANSHEE
Model519VX Tour Edition
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 3/4 in
Beam91 1/2 in
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches81.75
Beam - Inches91.5
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 - Detail1,580 lbs. with single console 1,605 lbs. with dual console
Weight - kg246.3
Weight - kg728.02
Weight - lbs.543
Weight - lbs.1605
Height [transom]20 1/2 in
Height [transom]23 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 1/2 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.11
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches200.5
Length overall - Inches228
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail19 3/4 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches19.75
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
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 max150-200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGVWR (3,725 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. with motor down 22 ft. with motor down & swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width97 in