Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2008 vs VIP 203 Vanquish 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2008 vs VIP 203 Vanquish 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 VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2008 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the VIP 203 Vanquish 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP 203 Vanquish 2005 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: The VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2008 and VIP 203 Vanquish 2005 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model182 Vision Combo SBR O/B
Model203 Vanquish
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
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 materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max90-140 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard190-260 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single-axle with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN Tandem Axle Color Coordinated Trailer w/Swing Away Trailer Tongue w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allSwung Away without Swim Platform: 20 ft. 11 in. Swung Away with Swim Platform: 20 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in