Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 203 Vanquish 2005 vs VIP Deckliner 191 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 203 Vanquish 2005 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.
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 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 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 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
ModelDeckliner 191
Model Year2005
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard190-260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
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 typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN Tandem Axle Color Coordinated Trailer w/Swing Away Trailer Tongue w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome 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 allSwung Away without Swim Platform: 20 ft. 11 in. Swung Away with Swim Platform: 20 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