Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger Boats Z520L 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger Boats Z520L 2021 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 Ranger 185VX TOUR EDITION 2005 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Ranger Boats Z520L 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ranger Boats Z520L 2021 carries 51 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 Boats Z520L 2021 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 Boats Z520L 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger Boats Z520L 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,1 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
MakeRanger
Makenot available
Model185VX TOUR EDITION
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.47
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches97
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,530 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,555 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg705.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1555
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail20.11 ft
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.13
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches241
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.11
Displacementnot available
Displacement1850.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Engine max150-175 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,365 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
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 allnot available
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Widthnot available