Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Veranda Marine VP Series 2012 vs Veranda Marine VPBT V22 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Veranda Marine VP Series 2012 vs Veranda Marine VPBT V22 2007 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the Veranda Marine VP Series 2012 and 115 hp for the Veranda Marine VPBT V22 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Veranda Marine VP Series 2012 carries 37 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Veranda Marine VPBT V22 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 11 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: The Veranda Marine VP Series 2012 and Veranda Marine VPBT V22 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeVeranda Marine
MakeVeranda Marine
ModelVP Series
ModelVPBT V22
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches27
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gauge0.08
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp Tri-Toon: 225 hp
Engine max115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,300 lbs. Tri-Toon: 2,800 lbs
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum people11 / 1,551 lbs. Tri-Toon: 14 / 1,974 lbs
Maximum people11 @ 1,550 lbs