The VIP Bay Stealth 1880 BSVL/BSTL Liner 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 Bay Stealth 1880 BSVL/BSTL Liner 2007 carries a rated maximum of 115 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 Bay Stealth 1880 BSVL/BSTL Liner 2007 carries 46 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 Bay Stealth 1880 BSVL/BSTL Liner 2007 is rated for 6 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 Bay Stealth 1880 BSVL/BSTL Liner 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth 1880 BSVL/BSTL Liner 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 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.