Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 184 Ghost 2009 vs Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 184 Ghost 2009 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 50-hp advantage over the Ranger 184 Ghost 2009's 150-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 184 Ghost 2009 carries 35 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 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 520VX TOUR EDITION 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 184 Ghost 2009 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 184 Ghost 2009 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
Model184 Ghost
Model520VX TOUR EDITION
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85.5 in. With Rubrail: 87 in
Beam92 1/2 in
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches92.5
Depth - Detail13 in
Depth - Detail21 1/2 in
Depth - Centimeters33.02
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches13
Depth - Inches21.5
Draft [max] - Detail9.5 in. (engine up, batteries, fuel and accessories)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches9.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailDeck / Hull: 1,050 lbs
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,750 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - kg793.79
Weight - lbs.105
Weight - lbs.175
Height [transom]21.5 in
Height [transom]23 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches249
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max200-225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 3,725 lbs
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over allMotor Down: 23 ft. 9 in. Swing Away Tongue Down: 21 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 2 in. w/Motor Down 23 ft. 2 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Width95.5 in
Trailer - Width97 in