Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 195VS Intracoastal 2005 vs Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 195VS Intracoastal 2005 vs Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 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 225 hp, the Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 has a 75-hp advantage over the Ranger 195VS Intracoastal 2005's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 45 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 Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 195VS Intracoastal 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 Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 195VS Intracoastal 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
Model195VS INTRACOASTAL
ModelZ520C Carbon Comanche
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam95 in. With Rubrail: 96.5 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches96.5
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches2
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detail1,630 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,655 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - Detail1,825 lbs
Weight - kg750.69
Weight - kg827.81
Weight - lbs.1655
Weight - lbs.1825
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Inches249
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Engine max150-200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower225 - 250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,430 lbs
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 31 gal. Rod Holders: 8 ft. center row, 8 ft. 6 in. port (7), 8 ft. 6 in. port, 6 ft. starboard
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (4,500 lbs.)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 11 in. w/Motor Down 21 ft. 11 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 9 in. with motor down 23 ft. 9 in. with swing away tongue open
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Width101 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 5,000 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee