Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 168 BANSHEE 2005 vs Ranger Z119 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 168 BANSHEE 2005 vs Ranger Z119 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 175 hp, the Ranger Z119 2013 has a 135-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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ranger Z119 2013 carries 37 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Ranger 168 BANSHEE 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 Z119 2013 and its 175-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
ModelZ119
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 3/4 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches81.75
Beam - Inchesnot available
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 - Detail1,625 lbs
Weight - kg246.3
Weight - kg737.09
Weight - lbs.543
Weight - lbs.1625
Height [transom]20 1/2 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 1/2 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.11
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches200.5
Length overall - Inches234
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) Portable 6 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower175 - 225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 26 gal. Rod Holders: 8 ft. port, 7 ft. starboard
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 7 in. with motor down 22 ft. 7 in. with swing away tongue open
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 4,500 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width100 in