Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 168 Phantom 2008 vs Ranger Z20 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 168 Phantom 2008 vs Ranger Z20 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 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 Z20 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 has a 125-hp advantage over the Ranger 168 Phantom 2008's 75-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 Z20 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 carries 24 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Ranger 168 Phantom 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ranger Z20 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 168 Phantom 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger Z20 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger Z20 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 168 Phantom 2008 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 Phantom
ModelZ20 COMANCHE SERIES
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail11-1/2 in
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters30.48
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches11.5
Depth - Inches22
Draft [max] - Detail6 in. (engine up, batteries, fuel and accessories)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.15
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches6
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailDeck / Hull: 650 lbs
Weight - Detail1,735 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,760 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg294.83
Weight - kg798.32
Weight - lbs.65
Weight - lbs.176
Height [transom]21 in
Height [transom]23 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Meters6.22
Length overall - Inches2
Length overall - Inches245
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp
Engine max200-225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 2,675 lbs
Trailer - DetailDual Axle Trailer GVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 4 in. with motor down 18 ft. 4 in. with swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 6 in. w/Motor Down 23 ft. 6 in. w/Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Width90 in
Trailer - Width102 in