Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 2250SS 2010 vs Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 2250SS 2010 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 250 hp, the Ranger 2250SS 2010 has a 50-hp advantage over the Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 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 2250SS 2010 carries 65 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 2250SS 2010 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model2250SS
Model521VX TOUR EDITION
Model Year201
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 - Detail25 in
Depth - Detail20 1/2 in
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches25
Depth - Inches20.5
Draft [drive up] - Detail15.5 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15.5
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,750 lbs
Weight - Detail1,860 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,885 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg1247.38
Weight - kg855.02
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.1885
Height [transom]24.5 in
Height [transom]23 in
Length - Feet22.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches255
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp
Engine max200-250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 6,000 lbs
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over allMotor Down: 27 ft. Swing Away Tongue Open: 25 ft
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. w/Motor Down 24 ft. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width97 in