Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2006 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2006 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2007 has a 210-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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2007 carries 75 gallons versus 25 gallons in the VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2006. 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2007 and its 300-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
ModelVersailles 2602 SBRXL
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16.5℃
Deadrise23.5℃
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches314
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max90-140 hp
Engine max300-425 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single-axle w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8086TB tandem axle color-coordinated w/ brakes & aluminum wheels w/ chrome lug nuts & steel radial tires w/ raised white letters
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 or 2,020 lbs