Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 184 Viva II Combo 2008 vs VIP Deckliner 242 I/O DC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 184 Viva II Combo 2008 vs VIP Deckliner 242 I/O DC 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 220 hp, the VIP Deckliner 242 I/O DC 2007 has a 85-hp advantage over the VIP 184 Viva II Combo 2008's 135-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 Deckliner 242 I/O DC 2007 carries 59 gallons versus 2 gallons in the VIP 184 Viva II Combo 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP Deckliner 242 I/O DC 2007 is rated for 15 passengers, while the VIP 184 Viva II Combo 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Deckliner 242 I/O DC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Deckliner 242 I/O DC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP 184 Viva II Combo 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model184 Viva II Combo
ModelDeckliner 242 I/O DC
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16.5℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (4-cylinder) 2,500 lbs. (6-cylinder)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches29
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max135-190 hp
Engine max220-300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs
Maximum people15
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single axle with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - DetailSilver tandem axle w/ drum brakes w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Height75 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,300 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width92 in
Trailer - Widthnot available