Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2007 vs VIP Deckliner 224 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2007 vs VIP Deckliner 224 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 250 hp, the VIP Deckliner 224 2005 has a 160-hp advantage over the VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2007'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 Deckliner 224 2005 carries 55 gallons versus 25 gallons in the VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2007. 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 Deckliner 224 2005 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2007 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model182 Vision Combo SBR O/B
ModelDeckliner 224
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16.5℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.265
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches268
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90-140 hp
Engine max250 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150-225 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single-axle w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8064TB Color Coordinated Tandem Axle w/Brakes Trailer w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height84 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,400 lbs
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,040 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1