Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger Banshee Extreme 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 vs Ranger Banshee Extreme 2013 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 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 has a 160-hp advantage over the Ranger Banshee Extreme 2013's 40-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 521VX TOUR EDITION 2005 carries 26 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Ranger Banshee Extreme 2013. 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 Banshee Extreme 2013 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 Banshee Extreme 2013 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
ModelBanshee Extreme
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 1/2 in
Beam83 in. With Rubrail: 84.5 in
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches92.5
Beam - Inches84.5
Depth - Detail20 1/2 in
Depth - Detail9.5 in
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimeters25.4
Depth - Inches20.5
Depth - Inches9.5
Weight - Detail1,860 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,885 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - Detail675 lbs
Weight - kg855.02
Weight - kg306.17
Weight - lbs.1885
Weight - lbs.675
Height [transom]23 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches2
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail6.5 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches6.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16.67
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Engine max200-250 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower40 - 60 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum capacity950 lbs
Storagenot available
StorageRod Holders: 9 ft. port and starboard
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. w/Motor Down 24 ft. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee