Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 vs VIP Deckliner 191 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 vs VIP Deckliner 191 2007 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP Deckliner 191 2007 is rated for 7 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 Deckliner 191 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Deckliner 191 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 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
ModelDeckliner 191
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches229
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. with 3.0 l 2,700 lbs. with 4.3 l
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.27
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 typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7907SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer w/14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - Detail3.0 l: Model 7900SN color-coordinated single axle w/ chrome wheels 4.3 l: Model 7904TN color-coordinated tandem axle w/ chrome wheels
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 or 1,121 lbs