Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Classic 2180 2005 vs VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Classic 2180 2005 vs VIP Bluewater 216 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 Classic 2180 2005 has a 25-hp advantage over the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2006's 175-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 Classic 2180 2005 carries 46 gallons versus 1 gallons in the VIP Bluewater 216 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 Classic 2180 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the VIP Bluewater 216 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 Classic 2180 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth Classic 2180 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Bluewater 216 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 Classic 218
ModelBluewater 216 CCF
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise21℃
Weight - Detail2,020 lbs. without engine
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg916.26
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.202
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches258
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150-200 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine max175-280 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,525 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8053TN Tandem Axle Galvanized Trailer with 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8085TB tandem axle galvanized w/ disc brakes & 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - Height85 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,800 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available