Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 184 Viva II Combo 2008 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 184 Viva II Combo 2008 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 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 184 Viva II Combo 2008 carries a rated maximum of 135 hp. Engine data for the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 carries 75 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 184 Viva II Combo 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP 184 Viva II Combo 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP 184 Viva II Combo 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model184 Viva II Combo
ModelVersailles 2602 SBRXL
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16.5℃
Deadrise23.5℃
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 - Feet26
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches314
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine max135-190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard300?425 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,020 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single axle with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8086TB Tandem Axle Color Coordinated Trailer w/Brakes & Aluminum Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts & Steel Radial Tires w/Raised White Letters
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