Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 2180 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic 2006 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 2180 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic 2006 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2005 has a 100-hp advantage over the VIP Bay Stealth 2180 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic 2006's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP Bay Stealth 2180 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2005 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 2180 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth 2180 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2005 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 2180 BSVR/BSTR Rolled Gunnel Classic
ModelVanquish 203 SBR O/B
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail2,020 lbs. (without engine)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg916.26
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.202
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches26
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150-200 hp
Engine max250 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115?200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people8 or 1,525 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8053TN tandem axle galvanized w/ 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8112TB Silver Tandem Axle Trailer with Drum Brakes with Swing-Away Tongue, with Chrome Wheels and Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - Height85 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,800 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available