Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 220 Bahia 2012 vs Ranger 618VS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 220 Bahia 2012 vs Ranger 618VS 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 150 hp, the Ranger 220 Bahia 2012 has a 35-hp advantage over the Ranger 618VS 2005's 115-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 618VS 2005. 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 220 Bahia 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 618VS 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 220 Bahia 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 220 Bahia 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 618VS 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
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99.5 in. With Rubrail: 101 in
Beam83 in
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches83
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detail20 3/4 in
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inches20.75
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 - Detail1,445 lbs
Weight - kg913.99
Weight - kg655.44
Weight - lbs.2015
Weight - lbs.1445
Length - Feet21.42
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches216
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 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(1) 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 max115-150 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 capacity1,375 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 all22 ft. 9 in. w/Motor Down 20 ft. 9 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 4,800 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width94 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGVWR (3,725 lbs.)