Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2007 vs Ranger 621VS 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2007 vs Ranger 621VS 2011 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2007 at 23,0 ft versus Ranger 621VS 2011 at 21,4 ft. At 264 lbs and 227 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2007 has a 100-hp advantage over the Ranger 621VS 2011'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 621VS 2011 carries 55 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2007. 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 2300 BAY RANGER 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Ranger 621VS 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 2300 BAY RANGER 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 621VS 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2300 Bay Ranger
Model621VS
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 1/2 in
Beam99.5 in. With Rubrail: 101 in
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches100.5
Beam - Inches101
Depth - Detail17 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters43.18
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches17
Depth - Inches25
Draft [max] - Detail13 1/2 in. (engine up, batteries, fuel, and all accessories)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,640 lbs
Weight - Detail2,270 lbs
Weight - kg1197.48
Weight - kg1029.65
Weight - lbs.264
Weight - lbs.227
Height [transom]24 1/2 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet21.42
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches278
Length overall - Inches257
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 - 300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,190 lbs
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs
Storagenot available
StorageRod Holders: Center Row 1: 8 ft.; Center Row 2: 7 ft
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 5,400 lbs
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 3 in. with motor down 25 ft. 3 in. with motor down & swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. with motor down
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 5,000 lbs