Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 220 Bahia 2012 vs Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 220 Bahia 2012 vs Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 has a 50-hp advantage over the Ranger 220 Bahia 2012's 150-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 220 Bahia 2012 carries 54 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Ranger 220 Bahia 2012 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model220 Bahia
Model521VX TOUR EDITION
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99.5 in. With Rubrail: 101 in
Beam92 1/2 in
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches92.5
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detail20 1/2 in
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inches20.5
Draft [drive up] - Detail12 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.3
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches12
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,015 lbs
Weight - Detail1,860 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,885 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg913.99
Weight - kg855.02
Weight - lbs.2015
Weight - lbs.1885
Length - Feet21.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches255
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]23 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200-250 hp
Operational Info
StorageBaitwells / Livewells: 55 gal. fish box, 19 gal., 18 gal. Rod Holders: 8 ft. 6 in. port, 6 ft. 6 in. starboard
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height8 ft. 4 in. (add 3 ft. for T-top)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 4 in. with motor down 23 ft. 4 in. with swing away tongue open
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. w/Motor Down 24 ft. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 4,800 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)