Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2030 Vee Hull 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2030 Vee Hull 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2030 Vee Hull 2005 has a 35-hp advantage over the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2007's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2030 Vee Hull 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2030 Vee Hull 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2030 Vee Hull 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelBay Stealth Liner 2030 Vee Hull
ModelVanquish 203 SBR O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail1,747 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg792.43
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1747
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches243
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115-150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gals
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp With Sea Star: 200 hp (Motors LESS than 500 lbs.)
Engine maxRecommended: 115-200 hp Maximum: 250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,019 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8049TB Tandem Axle Galvanized Trailer with Disc Brakes and 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8112TB silver tandem axle w/ drum brakes & swing-away tongue w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Height88 in. (98 in. with Tall Console)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all25 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,620 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available