Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 168 Phantom 2013 vs Ranger 210 REATA 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 168 Phantom 2013 vs Ranger 210 REATA 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 210 REATA 2005 has a 140-hp advantage over the Ranger 168 Phantom 2013's 60-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 210 REATA 2005 carries 45 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Ranger 168 Phantom 2013. 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 210 REATA 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 168 Phantom 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger 210 REATA 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 210 REATA 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 2013 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
Model210 REATA
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam83 in. With Rubrail: 84.5 in
Beam93 in
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches84.5
Beam - Inches93
Depth - Detail11.5 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters30.48
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches11.5
Depth - Inches25
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 - Detail2,215 lbs
Weight - kg294.83
Weight - kg1004.71
Weight - lbs.65
Weight - lbs.2215
Length - Feet16.67
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches2
Length overall - Inches256
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]22 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail15 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters56.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower60 - 75 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200-225 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewells: 16 gal. Rod Holders: 10 ft. / 9 ft. port and starboard
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,070 lbs
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height7 ft. 2 in. with available poling platform
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 4 in. with motor down 18 ft. 4 in. with swing away tongue open
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 1 in. w/Motor Down 23 ft. 1 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 2,675 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width90 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)