Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 173 Competitor 2006 vs VIP Deckliner 222 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 173 Competitor 2006 vs VIP Deckliner 222 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 VIP Bay Stealth 173 Competitor 2006 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the VIP Deckliner 222 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Deckliner 222 2006 carries 55 gallons versus 2 gallons in the VIP Bay Stealth 173 Competitor 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 Deckliner 222 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the VIP Bay Stealth 173 Competitor 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Deckliner 222 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Deckliner 222 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Bay Stealth 173 Competitor 2006 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
ModelBay Stealth 173 Competitor
ModelDeckliner 222
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise9℃
Deadrisenot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches207
Length overall - Inches266
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,550 lbs. with 5.0 l
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.355
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7981SN single axle galvanized w/ 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8064TB color-coordinated tandem axle w/ brakes w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 or 1,586 lbs