Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 1760 2011 vs Ranger Z22 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 1760 2011 vs Ranger Z22 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 250 hp, the Ranger Z22 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 has a 160-hp advantage over the Ranger 1760 2011's 90-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 Z22 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 carries 32 gallons versus 28 gallons in the Ranger 1760 2011. 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 Z22 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 1760 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger Z22 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger Z22 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 1760 2011 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
Model176
ModelZ22 COMANCHE SERIES
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in. With Rubrail: 95.5 in
Beam95 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches95.5
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inches22
Weight - Detail1,675 lbs
Weight - Detail1,940 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,965 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg759.77
Weight - kg891.31
Weight - lbs.1675
Weight - lbs.1965
Length - Feet17.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches266
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 - Detail28 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 32 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Horsepower90 - 150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250-300 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 21 gal. Rod Holders: Center Row 1: 7 ft. 6 in.; Center Row 2: 7 ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. with motor down
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 4 in. w/Motor Down 25 ft. 4 in. w/Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 3,715 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width99 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailDual Axle Trailer GVWR (5,000 lbs.)