Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 619VS 2005 vs Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 619VS 2005 vs Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 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 225 hp, the Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Ranger 619VS 2005's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 47 gal and 45 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger 619VS 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 Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger Z520C Carbon Comanche 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ranger 619VS 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
Model619VS
ModelZ520C Carbon Comanche
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beam95 in. With Rubrail: 96.5 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches96.5
Depth - Detail24 in
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inches21
Weight - Detail1,845 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,875 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - Detail1,825 lbs
Weight - kg850.49
Weight - kg827.81
Weight - lbs.1875
Weight - lbs.1825
Height [transom]22 1/2 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches249
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 47 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Engine max175-200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower225 - 250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 31 gal. Rod Holders: 8 ft. center row, 8 ft. 6 in. port (7), 8 ft. 6 in. port, 6 ft. starboard
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. w/Motor Down 22 ft. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 9 in. with motor down 23 ft. 9 in. with swing away tongue open
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Width101 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 5,000 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee