Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 2005 vs VIP Victory 2102 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 2005 vs VIP Victory 2102 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 2005 at 18,0 ft versus VIP Victory 2102 2005 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 1880 2005 tips the scales at 151 lbs — 120 lbs more than the VIP Victory 2102 2005 at 31 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
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 Victory 2102 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 Victory 2102 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
ModelVictory 2102
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise8℃
Deadrise15℃
Weight - Detail1,510 lbs
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs
Weight - kg684.92
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.151
Weight - lbs.31
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches252
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115-150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gals
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gals
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity850 lbs
Maximum capacity1,495 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7901SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer with 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8062TB Tandem Axle Color Coordinated Trailer with Brakes and w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height91 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft.6 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight5,300 lbs