Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 1880 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic 2006 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 1880 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic 2006 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 115 hp for the VIP Bay Stealth 1880 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic 2006 and 115 hp for the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP Bay Stealth 1880 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Bay Stealth 1880 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth 1880 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelBay Stealth 1880 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic
ModelVanquish 203 SBR O/B
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (without engine)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches243
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxRecommended: 115-130 hp Maximum: 150 hp
Engine maxRecommended: 115-200 hp Maximum: 250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people9 or 1,180 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7901SN single axle galvanized w/ 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8112TB silver tandem axle w/ drum brakes & swing-away tongue w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Height89 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,350 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available