Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 vs VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 vs VIP Bluewater 186 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 VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2006 tops out at 90 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 Bluewater 186 CCF 2006 carries 46 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 Bluewater 186 CCF 2006 is rated for 6 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 Bluewater 186 CCF 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 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
ModelBluewater 186 CCF
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches94
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches225
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16?
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,260 lbs. (without motor)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg571.53
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.126
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxRecommended: 90-115 hp Maximum: 130 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7907SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer w/14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 7975SN single axle galvanized w/ 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height88 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 2,800 lbs
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6 or 845 lbs