Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 184 Ghost 2010 vs Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 184 Ghost 2010 vs Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 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 2300 BAY RANGER 2005 has a 25-hp advantage over the Ranger 184 Ghost 2010's 175-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 2010 carries 35 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 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 2300 BAY RANGER 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Ranger 184 Ghost 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 184 Ghost 2010 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
Model2300 BAY RANGER
Model Year201
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85.5 in. With Rubrail: 87 in
Beam100 1/2 in
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches100.5
Depth - Detail13 in
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Centimeters33.02
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inches13
Depth - Inches17
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 - Detail2,640 lbs
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - kg1197.48
Weight - lbs.105
Weight - lbs.264
Height [transom]21.5 in
Height [transom]24 1/2 in
Length - Feet18.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches219
Length overall - Inches278
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(1) 70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp
Engine max200-300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,275 lbs
Maximum capacity2,190 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 3,725 lbs
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,400 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over allMotor Down: 23 ft. 9 in. Swing Away Tongue Down: 21 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 3 in. w/Motor Down 25 ft. 3 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Width95.5 in
Trailer - Width102 in