Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger Z119 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger Z119 2012 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 200 hp, the Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2005 has a 25-hp advantage over the Ranger Z119 2012's 175-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 Z119 2012 carries 37 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Ranger 520VX 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 520VX TOUR EDITION 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger Z119 2012 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 TOUR EDITION 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger Z119 2012 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
Model520VX TOUR EDITION
ModelZ119
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 1/2 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches92.5
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail21 1/2 in
Depth - Detail20 in
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimeters50.8
Depth - Inches21.5
Depth - Inches2
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,750 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - Detail1,625 lbs
Weight - kg793.79
Weight - kg737.09
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.1625
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches234
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Engine max200-225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower175 - 225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 26 gal. Rod Holders: 8 ft. port, 7 ft. starboard
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 2 in. w/Motor Down 23 ft. 2 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 7 in. with motor down 22 ft. 7 in. with swing away tongue open
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Width100 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 4,500 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee