Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger 520VX 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger 520VX 2008 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 225 hp, the Ranger 520VX 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005'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 520VX 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger 520VX 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 520VX 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 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
Model519VX TOUR EDITION
Model520VX
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 1/2 in
Beam92-1/2 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches91.5
Beam - Inches92.5
Depth - Detail19 3/4 in
Depth - Detail21-1/2 in
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Inches19.75
Depth - Inches21.5
Weight - Detail1,580 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,605 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs. with single console
Weight - kg728.02
Weight - kg782.45
Weight - lbs.1605
Weight - lbs.1725
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]23 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches249
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max150-200 hp
Engine max225 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (3,725 lbs.)
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 5,000 lbs
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. w/Motor Down 22 ft. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 2 in. with motor down 23 ft. 2 in. with swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Width97 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee