Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger Boats Z521R 55th Anniversary Limited Edition 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 519VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger Boats Z521R 55th Anniversary Limited Edition 2023 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 Boats Z521R 55th Anniversary Limited Edition 2023 has a 150-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 Boats Z521R 55th Anniversary Limited Edition 2023 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 Boats Z521R 55th Anniversary Limited Edition 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger Boats Z521R 55th Anniversary Limited Edition 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,9 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
MakeRanger
Makenot available
Model519VX TOUR EDITION
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 1/2 in
Beam96.00 ft
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters29.26
Beam - Inches91.5
Beam - Inches1152
Depth - Detail19 3/4 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19.75
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,580 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,605 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg728.02
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1605
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Detail21.90 ft
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.68
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches263
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21.9
Displacementnot available
Displacement2300.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max150-200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model300 L Pro XS Torque Master 1.75
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (3,725 lbs.)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. w/Motor Down 22 ft. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Widthnot available