Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2007 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2007 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 135 hp for the VIP 185 Vegas Combo 2007 and 115 hp for the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
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 Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 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 Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 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
ModelVanquish 203 SBR O/B
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
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 - Feet2
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches243
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max135-190 hp
Engine maxRecommended: 115-200 hp Maximum: 250 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 8112TB silver tandem axle with drum brakes and swing-away tongue with chrome wheels and 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
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee