Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 2400 Bay Ranger 2006 vs Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 2400 Bay Ranger 2006 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 300 hp, the Ranger 2400 Bay Ranger 2006 has a 100-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 2400 Bay Ranger 2006 carries 72 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ranger 2400 Bay Ranger 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 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 2400 Bay Ranger 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 2400 Bay Ranger 2006 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 521VX TOUR EDITION 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
Model2400 Bay Ranger
Model521VX TOUR EDITION
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 1/2 in
Beam92 1/2 in
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches100.5
Beam - Inches92.5
Depth - Detail17 1/2 in
Depth - Detail20 1/2 in
Depth - Centimeters45.72
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches17.5
Depth - Inches20.5
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 - Detail2,750 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]25 1/2 in
Height [transom]23 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters7.19
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inches283
Length overall - Inches255
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 72 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Engine max300 hp
Engine max200-250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,400 lbs.)
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - Height106 in. with T-top
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all29 ft. 8 in. with motor down 27 ft. 8 in. with motor down & swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. w/Motor Down 24 ft. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width97 in