Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 190 REATA 2005 vs Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 190 REATA 2005 vs Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger 2008 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 300 hp, the Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger 2008 has a 150-hp advantage over the Ranger 190 REATA 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 190 REATA 2005 carries 37 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger 2008. 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 2410 Bay Ranger 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Ranger 190 REATA 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 2410 Bay Ranger 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 2410 Bay Ranger 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 190 REATA 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
Model190 REATA
Model2410 Bay Ranger
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 1/2 in
Beam100-1/2 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches91.5
Beam - Inches100.5
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detail18-1/2 in
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inches18.5
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs
Weight - Detail2,975 lbs
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg1349.44
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.2975
Height [transom]22 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches284
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13-1/2 in. (engine up, batteries, fuel, and accessories)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Engine max150-200 hp
Engine max300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,670 lbs
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (4,500 lbs.)
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 6,000 lbs
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 6 in. w/Motor Down 21 ft. 6 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over all29 ft. 3 in. with motor down 27 ft. 3 in. with swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee