Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 210 REATA 2005 vs Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 210 REATA 2005 vs Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2009 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 300 hp, the Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2009 has a 100-hp advantage over the Ranger 210 REATA 2005'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 210 REATA 2005 carries 45 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2009. 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 2300 BAY RANGER 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Ranger 210 REATA 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 210 REATA 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model210 REATA
Model2300 Bay Ranger
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inches100.5
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches17
Weight - Detail2,215 lbs
Weight - Detail2,640 lbs
Weight - kg1004.71
Weight - kg1197.48
Weight - lbs.2215
Weight - lbs.264
Height [transom]22 in
Height [transom]24.5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches278
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13.5 in. (engine up, batteries, fuel, and accessories)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Engine max200-225 hp
Engine max300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,840 lbs
Maximum capacity2,190 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 6,000 lbs
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 1 in. w/Motor Down 23 ft. 1 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over allMotor Down: 27 ft. 3 in. Swing Away Tongue Open: 25 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee