Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger 211 Reata 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger 211 Reata 2012 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 211 Reata 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ranger 211 Reata 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 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 211 Reata 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 211 Reata 2012 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 185VX TOUR EDITION 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
Model185VX TOUR EDITION
Model211 Reata
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam93 in. With Rubrail: 94.5 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches94.5
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detail1,530 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,555 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - Detail2,215 lbs
Weight - kg705.34
Weight - kg1004.71
Weight - lbs.1555
Weight - lbs.2215
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches256
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21.33
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Engine max150-175 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower175 - 225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,365 lbs
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 15 gal. Rod Holders: 7 ft. 6 in. center
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (3,725 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 all25 ft. 1 in. with motor down 23 ft. 1 in. with swing away tongue open
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 5,000 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee