Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 vs VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 vs VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 has a 110-hp advantage over the VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2006's 90-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 Bluewater 186 CCF 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 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 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 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 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 2460 BSVL O/B Liner
ModelBluewater 186 CCF
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches94
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Inches294
Length overall - Inches225
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16?
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,260 lbs. (without motor)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg571.53
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.126
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 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 - 300 hp
Engine maxRecommended: 90-115 hp Maximum: 130 hp
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 or 845 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailModel 7975SN single axle galvanized w/ 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height88 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 2,800 lbs