Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 191 Cayman 2005 vs Ranger 618T 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 191 Cayman 2005 vs Ranger 618T 2005 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 200 hp, the Ranger 191 Cayman 2005 has a 110-hp advantage over the Ranger 618T 2005's 90-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 191 Cayman 2005 carries 48 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Ranger 618T 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Ranger 191 Cayman 2005 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Ranger 618T 2005 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches9
Depth - Detail14 in
Depth - Detail23 in
Depth - Centimeters35.56
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inches14
Depth - Inches23
Weight - DetailDeck/Hull: 1,180 lbs
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs
Weight - kg535.24
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.118
Weight - lbs.16
Height [transom]22 1/2 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches229
Length overall - Inches22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Engine max200 hp
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,580 lbs
Maximum capacity1,680 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (4,500 lbs.)
Trailer - DetailGVWR (3,725 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. w/Motor Down 21 ft. 5 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. w/Motor Down 21 ft. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Width100 in
Trailer - Width99 in