Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2007 vs VIP Vegas 185 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2007 vs VIP Vegas 185 2008 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 135 hp, the VIP Vegas 185 2008 has a 45-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 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2007 carries 25 gallons versus 2 gallons in the VIP Vegas 185 2008. 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 Vegas 185 2008 and its 135-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
ModelVegas 185
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise16.5℃
Deadrise16.5℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (4-cylinder) 2,500 lbs. (6-cylinder)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches221
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max90-140 hp
Engine max135-190 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single-axle w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single axle with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height75 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,300 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width92 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs