Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 203 Vanquish 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 203 Vanquish 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 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.
The VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 tops out at 300 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 carries 75 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 is rated for 10 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 26,0 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
ModelVersailles 2602 SBRXL
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise23.5℃
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches2
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 - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches235
Length overall - Inches314
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard190-260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300-425 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 8086TB tandem axle color-coordinated with brakes and aluminum wheels with chrome lug nuts and steel radial tires with raised white letters
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 or 2,020 lbs