Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 1750 Reata 2008 vs Ranger Z21 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 1750 Reata 2008 vs Ranger Z21 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 Z21 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 has a 70-hp advantage over the Ranger 1750 Reata 2008's 130-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 1750 Reata 2008 carries 28 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Ranger Z21 COMANCHE SERIES 2005. 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 Z21 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 1750 Reata 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 Z21 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger Z21 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 1750 Reata 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
Model1750 Reata?
ModelZ21 COMANCHE SERIES
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detail1,650 lbs
Weight - Detail1,875 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,900 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.19
Height [transom]26 in
Height [transom]23 in
Length - Feet17
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches254
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max130 hp
Engine max200-250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,575 lbs
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 3,275 lbs
Trailer - DetailDual Axle Trailer GVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. with motor down 20 ft. 6 in. with swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 4 in. w/Motor Down 24 ft. 4 in. w/Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Width98 in
Trailer - Width102 in