Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 2400 Vindicator 2006 vs VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 2400 Vindicator 2006 vs VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 260 hp, the VIP 2400 Vindicator 2006 has a 85-hp advantage over the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2006's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP 2400 Vindicator 2006 carries 59 gallons versus 1 gallons in the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2006. 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 2400 Vindicator 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2006 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP 2400 Vindicator 2006 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 Bluewater 216 CCF 2006 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
ModelBluewater 216 CCF
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
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 - Feet21
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches258
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max260-425 hp
Engine max175-280 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people10 or 2,020 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8082TB tandem axle color-coordinated w/ brakes & chrome wheels w/ chrome lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8085TB tandem axle galvanized w/ disc brakes & 14 in. galvanized wheels
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