Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 218 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 218 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 190 hp, the VIP Vanquish 203 2006 has a 40-hp advantage over the VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 218 2005's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 41 gal and 39 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 218 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the VIP Vanquish 203 2006 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 Competitor 218 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth Competitor 218 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Vanquish 203 2006 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 218
ModelVanquish 203
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise17℃
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches26
Length overall - Inches235
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 9 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine max190-260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7983TN Tandem Axle No Brakes Galvanized Trailer and 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN tandem axle color-coordinated w/ swing away tongue w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allw/o Swim Platform: 20 ft. 11 in. w/ Swim Platform: 21 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in