Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2005 vs Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2005 vs Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2006 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 2300 BAY RANGER 2005 has a 50-hp advantage over the Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2006'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 2300 BAY RANGER 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2006 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
Model2300 BAY RANGER
Model519VX Tour Edition
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 1/2 in
Beam91 1/2 in
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches100.5
Beam - Inches91.5
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Detail19 3/4 in
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inches19.75
Weight - Detail2,640 lbs
Weight - Detail1,580 lbs. with single console 1,605 lbs. with dual console
Weight - kg1197.48
Weight - kg728.02
Weight - lbs.264
Weight - lbs.1605
Height [transom]24 1/2 in
Height [transom]23 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches278
Length overall - Inches228
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max200-300 hp
Engine max150-200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,190 lbs
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,400 lbs.)
Trailer - DetailGVWR (3,725 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 3 in. w/Motor Down 25 ft. 3 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. with motor down 22 ft. with motor down & swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width97 in