Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2006 vs Ranger Boats Z520C Ranger Cup Equipped 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2006 vs Ranger Boats Z520C Ranger Cup Equipped 2021 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 Boats Z520C Ranger Cup Equipped 2021 has a 50-hp advantage over the Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2006'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 Boats Z520C Ranger Cup Equipped 2021 carries 45 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Ranger Boats Z520C Ranger Cup Equipped 2021 at 20,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Ranger 520VX TOUR EDITION 2006 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeRanger
Makenot available
Model520VX Tour Edition
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 1/2 in
Beam95.00 ft
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters28.96
Beam - Inches92.5
Beam - Inches1140
Depth - Detail21 1/2 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs. with single console 1,750 lbs. with dual console
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg793.79
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet20.9
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail20.90 ft
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters6.37
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches251
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Engine max200-225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 2 in. with motor down 23 ft. 2 in. with motor down & swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Widthnot available