Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 vs VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2230 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 vs VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2230 2005 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 Liner 2230 2005 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2230 2005 carries 75 gallons versus 41 gallons in the VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 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 Bay Stealth Liner 2230 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 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 Bay Stealth Liner 2230 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2230 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 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 188
ModelBay Stealth Liner 223
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise10℃
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches267
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.195
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gals
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard150-200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7907SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer w/14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8045TB Tandem Axle Galvanized Trailer with Disc Brakes and 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height90 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 1 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,000 lbs
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8