Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 2230 BSVL/BSTL Liner 2006 vs VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 2230 BSVL/BSTL Liner 2006 vs VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 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 VIP Bay Stealth 2230 BSVL/BSTL Liner 2006 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 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 2230 BSVL/BSTL Liner 2006 carries 75 gallons versus 41 gallons in the VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 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 Bay Stealth 2230 BSVL/BSTL Liner 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Bay Stealth 2230 BSVL/BSTL Liner 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth 2230 BSVL/BSTL Liner 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelBay Stealth 2230 BSVL/BSTL Liner
ModelBay Stealth Competitor 188
Model Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise10℃
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches224
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxRecommended: 150-200 hp Maximum: 250 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8045TB tandem axle galvanized w/ disc brakes & 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 7907SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer w/14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - Height90 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 1 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 4,000 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available