Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 2400 Vindicator 2007 vs VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 2400 Vindicator 2007 vs VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 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 2400 Vindicator 2007 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP 2400 Vindicator 2007 carries 59 gallons versus 41 gallons in the VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 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 2400 Vindicator 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 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 2400 Vindicator 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP 2400 Vindicator 2007 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 Bay Stealth Competitor 188 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
Model2400 Vindicator
ModelBay Stealth Competitor 188
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
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 - Feet18
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches224
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max260-425 hp
Engine maxnot available
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 7907SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer w/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