Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2008 vs VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 Walk Through 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 182 Vision Combo SBR O/B 2008 vs VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 Walk Through 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 150 hp, the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 Walk Through 2005 has a 60-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 Liner 1880 Walk Through 2005 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 Liner 1880 Walk Through 2005 and its 150-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 Liner 1880 Walk Through
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise16.5℃
Deadrise10℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,570 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg712.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.157
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches22
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90-140 hp
Engine max150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115-150 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single-axle with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 7901SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer with 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height77 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,200 lbs
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity850 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6