Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 240 Bahia 2013 vs Ranger 620T 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 240 Bahia 2013 vs Ranger 620T 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 240 Bahia 2013 has a 160-hp advantage over the Ranger 620T 2005's 90-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 240 Bahia 2013 carries 72 gallons versus 33 gallons in the Ranger 620T 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 240 Bahia 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Ranger 620T 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger 240 Bahia 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 240 Bahia 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 620T 2005 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
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. With Rubrail: 102.5 in
Beam90 in
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches102.5
Beam - Inches9
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Detail23 1/2 in
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inches23.5
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,350 lbs
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs
Weight - kg1065.94
Weight - kg782.45
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.1725
Length - Feet23.33
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1/2 in
Length overall - Meters7.11
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches28
Length overall - Inches240.5
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 33 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower250 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90-125 hp
Operational Info
StorageBaitwells / Livewells: 20 gal. (1), 19 gal. (1) Rod Holders: 9 ft. port
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,820 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height8 ft. 4 in. (add 3 ft. for T-top)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 7 in. with motor down 26 ft. 7 in. with swing away tongue open
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 1 in. w/Motor Down 22 ft. 1 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 6,000 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width99 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGVWR (4,500 lbs.)