Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 203 Vanquish 2005 vs VIP Bay Stealth Classic 1880 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 203 Vanquish 2005 vs VIP Bay Stealth Classic 1880 2005 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 Bay Stealth Classic 1880 2005 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the VIP 203 Vanquish 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Bay Stealth Classic 1880 2005 carries 46 gallons versus 39 gallons in the VIP 203 Vanquish 2005. 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 Classic 1880 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the VIP 203 Vanquish 2005 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 Classic 1880 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth Classic 1880 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP 203 Vanquish 2005 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
Model203 Vanquish
ModelBay Stealth Classic 188
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise10°
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches8
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 - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches235
Length overall - Inches224
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. without engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.16
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard190-260 hp
Engine/s standard115-130 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gals
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN Tandem Axle Color Coordinated Trailer w/Swing Away Trailer Tongue w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 7901SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer with 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - Length over allSwung Away without Swim Platform: 20 ft. 11 in. Swung Away with Swim Platform: 20 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height89 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,350 lbs
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,180 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9