Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 2400 Vindicator 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 2400 Vindicator 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 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 260 hp, the VIP 2400 Vindicator 2005 has a 145-hp advantage over the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2007's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP 2400 Vindicator 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP 2400 Vindicator 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP 2400 Vindicator 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2400 Vindicator
ModelVanquish 203 SBR O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail3,750 lbs. with 6.2 l
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1700.97
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.375
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches243
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max260-425 hp
Engine maxRecommended: 115-200 hp Maximum: 250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people10 or 2,020 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8082TB tandem axle color-coordinated trailer w/ brakes & chrome wheels w/ chrome lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8112TB silver tandem axle w/ drum brakes & swing-away tongue w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 5,450 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available