Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger 621VS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger 621VS 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 621VS 2013 has a 75-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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ranger 621VS 2013 carries 52 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 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 621VS 2013 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 621VS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 621VS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,4 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
Model621VS
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam99.5 in. With Rubrail: 101 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches101
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 - Detail2,270 lbs
Weight - kg705.34
Weight - kg1029.65
Weight - lbs.1555
Weight - lbs.227
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches257
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21.42
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Engine max150-175 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower225 - 300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,365 lbs
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 24 gal. Baitwell: 5.5 gal. Rod Holders: 8 ft. center row 1, 7 ft. center row 2
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 all27 ft. with motor down 25 ft. 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