Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger 619VS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger 619VS 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 619VS 2008 has a 25-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 619VS 2008 carries 45 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 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 619VS 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger 521VX 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 619VS 2008 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
Model521VX TOUR EDITION
Model619VS
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches92.5
Beam - Inches96
Depth - Detail20 1/2 in
Depth - Detail24-1/4 in
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Inches20.5
Depth - Inches24.25
Weight - Detail1,860 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,885 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - Detail1,975 lbs. (single console)
Weight - kg855.02
Weight - kg895.84
Weight - lbs.1885
Weight - lbs.1975
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]25-1/2 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches234
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Engine max200-250 hp
Engine max225 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - DetailGVWR: 5,000 lbs
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. w/Motor Down 24 ft. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 5 in. with motor down 22 ft. 5 in. with swing-away tongue open
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Width101 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee