Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2008 vs VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2008 vs VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 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 115 hp, the VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 has a 25-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 Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 carries 46 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 Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 and its 115-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
ModelBay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16.5℃
Deadrise10℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,747 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg792.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1747
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches243
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90-140 hp
Engine max115-150 hp (200 hp for Sea Star motors less than 500 lbs.)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single-axle with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8049TB tandem axle galvanized w/ disc brakes & 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height88 in. (98 in. w/ tall console)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,620 lbs
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 or 1,019 lbs