Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 vs VIP Deckliner 183 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 vs VIP Deckliner 183 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 Deckliner 183 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 Deckliner 183 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The VIP Deckliner 183 2005 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelBay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner
ModelDeckliner 183
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches294
Length overall - Inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.17
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 - 300 hp
Engine max150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115-150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,694 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,200 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width97 in