Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger 2200 Bay Ranger 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger 2200 Bay Ranger 2006 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005 and 150 hp for the Ranger 2200 Bay Ranger 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ranger 2200 Bay Ranger 2006 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 2200 Bay Ranger 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 2200 Bay Ranger 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 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
Model2200 Bay Ranger
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches100.5
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detail16 1/2 in
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches16.5
Weight - Detail1,530 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,555 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - kg705.34
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.1555
Weight - lbs.22
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]25 1/2 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches264
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (engine up, batteries, fuel, and all accessories)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine max150-175 hp
Engine max150-250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,365 lbs
Maximum capacity2,075 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (3,725 lbs.)
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,400 lbs.)
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. with motor down 24 ft. with motor down & swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height120 in. with T-top