Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 188 Competitor 2006 vs VIP Deckliner 224 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 188 Competitor 2006 vs VIP Deckliner 224 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 Deckliner 224 2005 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the VIP Bay Stealth 188 Competitor 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Deckliner 224 2005 carries 55 gallons versus 41 gallons in the VIP Bay Stealth 188 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 Bay Stealth 188 Competitor 2006 is rated for 5 passengers, while the VIP Deckliner 224 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Bay Stealth 188 Competitor 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth 188 Competitor 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Deckliner 224 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelBay Stealth 188 Competitor
ModelDeckliner 224
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches268
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.265
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150-225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7907SN single axle galvanized w/ 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8064TB Color Coordinated Tandem Axle w/Brakes Trailer w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height84 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,400 lbs
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,040 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1