Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2006 vs VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2006 vs VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 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 280 hp, the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2005 has a 190-hp advantage over the VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2006'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 VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2006 carries 25 gallons versus 1 gallons in the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2005 and its 280-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2006 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model182 Vision Combo SBR O/B
ModelBluewater 216 CCF
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16.5℃
Deadrise21℃
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches258
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90-140 hp
Engine max280 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard175 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single-axle w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8085TB Tandem Axle Galvanized Trailer with Disc Brakes and 14 in. Galvanized Wheels