Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2008 vs VIP 202 Vantage 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2008 and the VIP 202 Vantage 2008 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 190 hp, the VIP 202 Vantage 2008 has a 100-hp advantage over the VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2008'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 202 Vantage 2008 carries 39 gallons versus 25 gallons in the VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 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 202 Vantage 2008 and its 190-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2008 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model182 Vision Combo SBR O/B
Model202 Vantage
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16.5℃
Deadrise17℃
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches235
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max90-140 hp
Engine max190-260 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single-axle with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN tandem axle color-coordinated with swing away tongue with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 11 in. With Swim Platform: 21 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in