Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Classic 2180 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Classic 2180 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 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 85-hp advantage over the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2006's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 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 Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 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
ModelVanquish 203 SBR O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise17℃
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 - Feet2
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches243
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150-200 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxRecommended: 115-200 hp Maximum: 250 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 8112TB silver tandem axle w/ drum brakes & swing-away tongue w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
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