Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger 620T 2012 vs Ranger 621VS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger 620T 2012 vs Ranger 621VS 2005 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 621VS 2005 has a 110-hp advantage over the Ranger 620T 2012's 90-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 621VS 2005 carries 55 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Ranger 620T 2012. 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Ranger 621VS 2005 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Ranger 620T 2012 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in. With Rubrail: 91.5 in
Beam94 3/4 in
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches91.5
Beam - Inches94.75
Depth - Detail23.5 in
Depth - Detail25 in
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimeters63.5
Depth - Inches23.5
Depth - Inches25
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs
Weight - Detail2,270 lbs. (w/Single Console) 2,295 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg782.45
Weight - kg1040.99
Weight - lbs.1725
Weight - lbs.2295
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches255
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(1) 55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower90 - 150 hp (150 hp with hydraulic steering only) 90 - 200 hp (200 hp with Verado 4-cycle only)
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200-250 hp
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 20 gal. Baitwell: 5.5 gal. Rod Holders: 9 ft. port and starboard
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,820 lbs
Maximum capacity1,880 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. with motor down 23 ft. with swing away tongue open
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 8 in. w/Motor Down 23 ft. 8 in. w/Motor Down & Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - WeightGVWR: 5,000 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width99 in
Trailer - Width101 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailGVWR (5,000 lbs.)