Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 1750 Reata 2006 vs Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 1750 Reata 2006 vs Ranger 520VX 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 200 hp, the Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2005 has a 70-hp advantage over the Ranger 1750 Reata 2006's 130-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 28 gal and 26 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 1750 Reata 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 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 1750 Reata 2006 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
Model1750 Reata
Model520VX TOUR EDITION
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches92.5
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detail21 1/2 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches21.5
Weight - Detail1,650 lbs
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,750 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - kg793.79
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.175
Height [transom]25 1/2 in
Height [transom]23 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches249
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Engine max130 hp
Engine max200-225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSingle axle trailer GVWR (2,995 lbs.)
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 7 in. with motor down 19 ft. 7 in. with motor down & swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 2 in. w/Motor Down 23 ft. 2 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Width98 in
Trailer - Width97 in