Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 202 Vantage 2008 vs VIP Deckliner 191 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 202 Vantage 2008 vs VIP Deckliner 191 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 VIP 202 Vantage 2008 carries a rated maximum of 190 hp. Engine data for the VIP Deckliner 191 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Deckliner 191 2006 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 Deckliner 191 2006 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 Deckliner 191 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Deckliner 191 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 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
ModelDeckliner 191
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches1
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 - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Inches235
Length overall - Inches229
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. with 3.0 l 2,700 lbs. with 4.3 l
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.27
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 typeInboard
Engine max190-260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN tandem axle color-coordinated with swing away tongue with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - Detail3.0 l: Model 7900SN color-coordinated single axle w/ chrome wheels 4.3 l: Model 7904TN color-coordinated tandem axle w/ chrome wheels
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 11 in. With Swim Platform: 21 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 or 1,121 lbs