Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2006 vs VIP Vanquish 203 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2006 vs VIP Vanquish 203 2006 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 190 hp, the VIP Vanquish 203 2006 has a 55-hp advantage over the VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2006'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 Vanquish 203 2006 carries 39 gallons versus 2 gallons in the VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2006. 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 185 Vegas Combo 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the VIP Vanquish 203 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2006 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 Vanquish 203 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model185 Vegas Combo
ModelVanquish 203
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16.5℃
Deadrise17℃
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 - Feet19
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches235
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 9 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine max135-190 hp
Engine max190-260 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single axle w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN tandem axle color-coordinated w/ swing away tongue w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Height75 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allw/o Swim Platform: 20 ft. 11 in. w/ Swim Platform: 21 ft. 11 in
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,300 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width92 in
Trailer - Width102 in