Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 188 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 tops out at 300 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 is rated for 10 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 26,0 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
ModelVersailles 2602 SBRXL
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise23.5℃
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches314
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300-425 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7907SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer w/14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8086TB tandem axle color-coordinated with brakes and aluminum wheels with chrome lug nuts and steel radial tires with raised white letters
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 or 2,020 lbs