Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 218 Competitor 2006 vs VIP Deckliner 222 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 218 Competitor 2006 vs VIP Deckliner 222 2008 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 218 Competitor 2006 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the VIP Deckliner 222 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Deckliner 222 2008 carries 55 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 Deckliner 222 2008 is rated for 10 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 Deckliner 222 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Deckliner 222 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 22,0 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 218 Competitor
ModelDeckliner 222
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches266
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,550 lbs. with 5.0 l
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.355
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max115-150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7983TN tandem axle no brakes galvanized w/ 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8064TB color-coordinated tandem axle with brakes with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 or 1,586 lbs