Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ranger Banshee 2008 vs Ranger Z21 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ranger Banshee 2008 vs Ranger Z21 COMANCHE SERIES 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 Z21 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 has a 160-hp advantage over the Ranger Banshee 2008'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 Z21 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 carries 24 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Ranger Banshee 2008. 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 Z21 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Ranger Banshee 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 Z21 COMANCHE SERIES 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ranger Z21 COMANCHE SERIES 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 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
ModelBanshee
ModelZ21 COMANCHE SERIES
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches81.5
Beam - Inches95
Depth - Detail11-1/2 in
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Centimeters30.48
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Inches11.5
Depth - Inches21
Draft [drive up] - Detail4-1/2 in. (engine up, batteries, fuel and accessories
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.13
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches4.5
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - DetailDeck / Hull: 540 lbs
Weight - Detail1,875 lbs. (w/Single Console) 1,900 lbs. (w/Dual Console)
Weight - kg244.94
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.54
Weight - lbs.19
Height [transom]20-1/2 in
Height [transom]23 in
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.08
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Inches2
Length overall - Inches254
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6 gal. (portable)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max40 hp
Engine max200-250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailDual Axle Trailer GVWR (5,000 lbs.)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 4 in. w/Motor Down 24 ft. 4 in. w/Swing-Away Tongue Open
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in