Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 vs VIP Vegas 185 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 vs VIP Vegas 185 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 at 21,0 ft versus VIP Vegas 185 2005 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 tips the scales at 185 lbs — 160 lbs more than the VIP Vegas 185 2005 at 25 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the VIP Vegas 185 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 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 carries 46 gallons versus 2 gallons in the VIP Vegas 185 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 Vegas 185 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Vegas 185 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Vegas 185 2005 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 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelBay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Tunnel Hull
ModelVegas 185
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. w/4 Cylinder 2,500 lbs. w/6 Cylinder
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.25
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches221
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16.5℃
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max115 - 150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard135-190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,019 lbs
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people8
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8053TN tandem axle galvanized trailer
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN Single Axle Trailer w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height75 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,300 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width92 in