Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 191 Cayman 2008 vs Ranger Boats Z520C Ranger Cup Equipped 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 191 Cayman 2008 vs Ranger Boats Z520C Ranger Cup Equipped 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Ranger Boats Z520C Ranger Cup Equipped 2021 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 48 gal and 45 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ranger Boats Z520C Ranger Cup Equipped 2021 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 Boats Z520C Ranger Cup Equipped 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger Boats Z520C Ranger Cup Equipped 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,9 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
MakeRanger
Makenot available
Model191 Cayman
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters28.96
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches1140
Depth - Detail14 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters35.56
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches14
Depth - Inchesnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg535.24
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.118
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]22-1/2 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet20.9
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail20.90 ft
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Meters6.37
Length overall - Inches229
Length overall - Inches251
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,580 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 4,500 lbs
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. with motor down 21 ft. 5 in. with swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width100 in
Trailer - Widthnot available