Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 191 Cayman 2008 vs Ranger 2250SS 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Ranger 191 Cayman 2008 against a deep vee Ranger 2250SS 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Ranger 2250SS 2010 measures 22,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ranger 191 Cayman 2008 at 19,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ranger 2250SS 2010 tips the scales at 275 lbs — 157 lbs less than the Ranger 191 Cayman 2008 at 118 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Ranger 2250SS 2010 has a 50-hp advantage over the Ranger 191 Cayman 2008's 200-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 2250SS 2010 carries 65 gallons versus 48 gallons in the Ranger 191 Cayman 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 2250SS 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 191 Cayman 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger 2250SS 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 2250SS 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 191 Cayman 2008 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
Model191 Cayman
Model2250SS
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam93 in
Beam99.5 in. With Rubrail: 101 in
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches101
Depth - Detail14 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters35.56
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches14
Depth - Inches25
Draft [max] - Detail10-1/2 in. (engine up, batteries, fuel and accessories)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.28
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches10.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailDeck / Hull: 1,180 lbs
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs
Weight - kg535.24
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - lbs.118
Weight - lbs.275
Height [transom]22-1/2 in
Height [transom]24.5 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches229
Length overall - Inches27
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15.5 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,580 lbs
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 4,500 lbs
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 6,000 lbs
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. with motor down 21 ft. 5 in. with swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Length over allMotor Down: 27 ft. Swing Away Tongue Open: 25 ft
Trailer - Width100 in
Trailer - Width102 in