Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 188 Competitor 2006 vs VIP Vegas 185 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 188 Competitor 2006 vs VIP Vegas 185 2007 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 Vegas 185 2007 tops out at 135 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 Bay Stealth 188 Competitor 2006 carries 41 gallons versus 2 gallons in the VIP Vegas 185 2007. 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 Vegas 185 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the VIP Bay Stealth 188 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 Vegas 185 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Vegas 185 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Bay Stealth 188 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 188 Competitor
ModelVegas 185
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise16.5℃
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches221
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (4-cylinder) 2,500 lbs. (6-cylinder)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.25
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135-190 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7907SN single axle galvanized w/ 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single axle w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height75 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,300 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width92 in
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs