Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 173 2005 vs VIP Victory 2102 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 173 2005 vs VIP Victory 2102 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 VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 173 2005 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the VIP Victory 2102 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Victory 2102 2006 carries 39 gallons versus 2 gallons in the VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 173 2005. 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 Victory 2102 2006 is rated for 10 passengers, while the VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 173 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Victory 2102 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Victory 2102 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 173 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelBay Stealth Competitor 173
ModelVictory 2102
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise9℃
Deadrise15℃
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.26
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches207
Length overall - Inches252
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7981SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer w/14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8062TB tandem axle color-coordinated w/ brakes w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height91 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 5,300 lbs
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 or 1,495 lbs