Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 vs VIP Viva 184 2008 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 and the VIP Viva 184 2008 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the VIP Bay Stealth 2460 BSVL O/B Liner 2007 has a 65-hp advantage over the VIP Viva 184 2008's 135-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 2 gallons in the VIP Viva 184 2008. 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 Viva 184 2008 is rated for 8 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 Viva 184 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Viva 184 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 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
ModelViva 184
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches294
Length overall - Inches221
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16.5℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (4-cylinder) 2,500 lbs. (6-cylinder)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.25
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max200 - 300 hp
Engine max135-190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN black trailer with white PS with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height75 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,300 lbs