Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 vs VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 vs VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2006 has a 60-hp advantage over the VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 carries 46 gallons versus 1 gallons in the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 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 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 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 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 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 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull
ModelBluewater 216 CCF
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches258
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 - 150 hp
Engine max175-280 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,019 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8053TN tandem axle galvanized trailer
Trailer - DetailModel 8085TB tandem axle galvanized w/ disc brakes & 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available