Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP 2400 Vindicator 2008 vs VIP Viva 184 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP 2400 Vindicator 2008 vs VIP Viva 184 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The VIP 2400 Vindicator 2008 measures 24,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the VIP Viva 184 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the VIP 2400 Vindicator 2008 tips the scales at 375 lbs — 350 lbs more than the VIP Viva 184 2005 at 25 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The VIP 2400 Vindicator 2008 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the VIP Viva 184 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 2008 carries 59 gallons versus 2 gallons in the VIP Viva 184 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 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the VIP Viva 184 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP 2400 Vindicator 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP 2400 Vindicator 2008 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 Viva 184 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2400 Vindicator
ModelViva 184
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail3,750 lbs. with 6.2 l
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. w/4 Cylinder 2500 lbs. w/6 Cylinder
Weight - kg1700.97
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.375
Weight - lbs.25
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches292
Length overall - Inches221
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16.5℃
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max260-425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard135-190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people10 or 2,020 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8082TB tandem axle color-coordinated with brakes and chrome wheels with chrome lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN Black Trailer w/White PS w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 5,450 lbs
Trailer - Weight3,300 lbs
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height75 in