Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 1850RS 2009 vs Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 1850RS 2009 vs Ranger 519VX 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 175 hp, the Ranger 1850RS 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Ranger 1850RS 2009 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model1850RS
Model519VX TOUR EDITION
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96.5 in. With Rubrail: 98 in
Beam91 1/2 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches91.5
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detail19 3/4 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches19.75
Weight - Detail1,780 lbs
Weight - Detail1,580 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,605 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg807.39
Weight - kg728.02
Weight - lbs.178
Weight - lbs.1605
Height [transom]26 in
Height [transom]23 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max175 hp
Engine max150-200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 4,500 lbs
Trailer - DetailGVWR (3,725 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over allMotor Down: 23 in. Swing Away Tongue Open: 21 in
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. w/Motor Down 22 ft. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Width101 in
Trailer - Width97 in