Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 202 Vantage 2008 vs VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 202 Vantage 2008 vs VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 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 190 hp, the VIP 202 Vantage 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007's 115-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 Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 carries 46 gallons versus 39 gallons in the VIP 202 Vantage 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 Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the VIP 202 Vantage 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP 202 Vantage 2008 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
Model202 Vantage
ModelBay Stealth 2030 BSVL Liner Vee Hull
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise10℃
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 9 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches235
Length overall - Inches243
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,747 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg792.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1747
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max190-260 hp
Engine max115-150 hp (200 hp for Sea Star motors less than 500 lbs.)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN tandem axle color-coordinated with swing away tongue with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8049TB tandem axle galvanized w/ disc brakes & 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 11 in. With Swim Platform: 21 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height88 in. (98 in. w/ tall console)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,620 lbs
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 or 1,019 lbs