Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 223 Cayman 2008 vs Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 223 Cayman 2008 vs Ranger 519VX 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 250 hp, the Ranger 223 Cayman 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ranger 223 Cayman 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 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 223 Cayman 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 223 Cayman 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 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
Model223 Cayman
Model519VX TOUR EDITION
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92-1/2 in
Beam91 1/2 in
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches92.5
Beam - Inches91.5
Depth - Detail14 in
Depth - Detail19 3/4 in
Depth - Centimeters35.56
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches14
Depth - Inches19.75
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: 1,385 lbs
Weight - Detail1,580 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,605 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg628.22
Weight - kg728.02
Weight - lbs.1385
Weight - lbs.1605
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]23 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp
Engine max150-200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 5,000 lbs
Trailer - DetailGVWR (3,725 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 9 in. with motor down 24 ft. 9 in. with swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. w/Motor Down 22 ft. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Width97 in