Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 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.
The VIP Vanquish 203 2007 tops out at 190 hp. Engine specs for the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 2005 carries 46 gallons versus 39 gallons in the VIP Vanquish 203 2007. 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 1880 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the VIP Vanquish 203 2007 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 1880 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 2005 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 Vanquish 203 2007 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 Liner 188
ModelVanquish 203
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise8℃
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail1,510 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg684.92
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.151
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches22
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 standard115-150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gals
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190-260 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity850 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7901SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer with 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