Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 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 Bay Stealth Liner 1880 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 caps at 1. 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelBay Stealth Liner 188
ModelVersailles 2602 SBRXL
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise8℃
Deadrise23.5℃
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 - Feet26
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches314
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115-150 hp
Engine/s standard300?425 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gals
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity850 lbs
Maximum capacity2,020 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7901SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer with 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8086TB Tandem Axle Color Coordinated Trailer w/Brakes & Aluminum Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts & Steel Radial Tires w/Raised White Letters