Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 168 Phantom 2011 vs Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 168 Phantom 2011 vs Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 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 150 hp, the Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 has a 90-hp advantage over the Ranger 168 Phantom 2011's 60-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 2005 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Ranger 168 Phantom 2011 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model168 Phantom
Model519VX TOUR EDITION
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in. With Rubrail: 84.5 in
Beam91 1/2 in
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches84.5
Beam - Inches91.5
Depth - Detail11.5 in
Depth - Detail19 3/4 in
Depth - Centimeters30.48
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches11.5
Depth - Inches19.75
Draft [drive up] - Detail6 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.15
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches6
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail650 lbs
Weight - Detail1,580 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,605 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg294.83
Weight - kg728.02
Weight - lbs.65
Weight - lbs.1605
Length - Feet16.67
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches2
Length overall - Inches228
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]23 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Horsepower60 - 75 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150-200 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 16 gal. Rod Holders: Port: 10 ft., 9 ft.; Starboard: 10 ft., 9 ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,070 lbs
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. w/Motor Down 22 ft. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 2,675 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width90 in
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGVWR (3,725 lbs.)