Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 170VX 2008 vs Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 170VX 2008 vs Ranger 185VX 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 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005 has a 35-hp advantage over the Ranger 170VX 2008's 115-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 170VX 2008 carries 25 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 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 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Ranger 170VX 2008 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model170VX
Model185VX TOUR EDITION
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches84.5
Beam - Inches92
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inches2
Weight - Detail1,270 lbs
Weight - Detail1,530 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,555 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg576.06
Weight - kg705.34
Weight - lbs.127
Weight - lbs.1555
Height [transom]21-1/2 in
Height [transom]23 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches221
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp
Engine max150-175 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacity1,365 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 2,995 lbs
Trailer - DetailGVWR (3,725 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 8 in. with motor down 19 ft. 8 in. with swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. w/Motor Down 20 ft. 7 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Width94 in
Trailer - Width97 in