Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Vee Hull 2007 vs VIP Bay Stealth 218 Competitor 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Vee Hull 2007 vs VIP Bay Stealth 218 Competitor 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 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Vee Hull 2007 and 115 hp for the VIP Bay Stealth 218 Competitor 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Vee Hull 2007 carries 46 gallons versus 41 gallons in the VIP Bay Stealth 218 Competitor 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 Vee Hull 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the VIP Bay Stealth 218 Competitor 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 Vee Hull 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth 2150 BSVL O/B Liner Vee 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 Bay Stealth 218 Competitor 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 Vee Hull
ModelBay Stealth 218 Competitor
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]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches257
Length overall - Inches26
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10℃
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 - 150 hp
Engine max115-150 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 7983TN tandem axle no brakes galvanized w/ 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available