Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 1850 REATA 2005 vs Ranger Z521 Comanche 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 1850 REATA 2005 vs Ranger Z521 Comanche 2013 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 225 hp, the Ranger Z521 Comanche 2013 has a 110-hp advantage over the Ranger 1850 REATA 2005's 115-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 1850 REATA 2005 carries 38 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Ranger Z521 Comanche 2013. 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 Z521 Comanche 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 1850 REATA 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger Z521 Comanche 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger Z521 Comanche 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 1850 REATA 2005 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
Model1850 REATA
ModelZ521 Comanche
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam98 in
Beam95 in. With Rubrail: 96.5 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches96.5
Depth - Detail24 1/2 in
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches24.5
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detail1,780 lbs
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - kg807.39
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.178
Weight - lbs.19
Height [transom]26 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches255
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21.25
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 38 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Engine max115-175 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower225 - 250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 26 gal. Rod Holders: 8 ft. port, 7 ft. 6 in. center, 6 ft. 6 in. starboard
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSingle Axle Trailer GVWR (4,500 lbs.)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. w/Motor Down 20 ft. 7 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 2 in. with motor down 24 ft. 2 in. with swing away tongue open
Trailer - Width101 in
Trailer - Width99 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 5,000 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee