Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 vs VIP Bay Stealth Classic 1880 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 vs VIP Bay Stealth Classic 1880 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 200 hp, the VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the VIP Bay Stealth Classic 1880 2005's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 carries 75 gallons versus 46 gallons in the VIP Bay Stealth Classic 1880 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 Classic 1880 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 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 Bay Stealth Classic 1880 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth Classic 1880 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 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 2460 BSVL O/B Liner
ModelBay Stealth Classic 188
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches294
Length overall - Inches224
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise10°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. without engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.16
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gals
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 - 300 hp
Engine max150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115-130 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,180 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailModel 7901SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer with 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height89 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,350 lbs