Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2007 vs VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2007 vs VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2008 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 175 hp, the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2008 has a 40-hp advantage over the VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2007's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 1 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2007 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 Bluewater 216 CCF 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model185 Vegas Combo
ModelBluewater 216 CCF
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16.5℃
Deadrise21℃
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 - Feet21
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches258
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135-190 hp
Engine maxRecommended: 175 hp Maximum: 280 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 8085TB tandem axle galvanized with disc brakes and 14 in. galvanized wheels
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee