Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 191 Cayman 2008 vs Ranger 621VS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 191 Cayman 2008 vs Ranger 621VS 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Ranger 191 Cayman 2008 and 200 hp for the Ranger 621VS 2005. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ranger 621VS 2005 carries 55 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 621VS 2005 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 621VS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 621VS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 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
Model621VS
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches94.75
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 - Detail2,270 lbs. (w/Single Console) 2,295 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg535.24
Weight - kg1040.99
Weight - lbs.118
Weight - lbs.2295
Height [transom]22-1/2 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inches229
Length overall - Inches255
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp
Engine max200-250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,580 lbs
Maximum capacity1,880 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 4,500 lbs
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. with motor down 21 ft. 5 in. with swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 8 in. w/Motor Down 23 ft. 8 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Width100 in
Trailer - Width101 in