Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 vs VIP Deckliner 224 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 vs VIP Deckliner 224 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 50-hp advantage over the VIP Deckliner 224 2006'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 55 gallons in the VIP Deckliner 224 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 Deckliner 224 2006 is rated for 10 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 Deckliner 224 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Deckliner 224 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 22,0 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
ModelDeckliner 224
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches294
Length overall - Inches268
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.265
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 - 300 hp
Engine maxRecommended: 150-225 hp Maximum: 250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 or 2,040 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailModel 8064TB color-coordinated tandem axle w/ brakes w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height84 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 4,400 lbs