Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2230 2005 vs VIP Deckliner 191 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2230 2005 vs VIP Deckliner 191 2008 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 2230 2005 at 22,0 ft versus VIP Deckliner 191 2008 at 19,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2230 2005 tips the scales at 195 lbs — 168 lbs more than the VIP Deckliner 191 2008 at 27 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.
The VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2230 2005 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the VIP Deckliner 191 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2230 2005 carries 75 gallons versus 46 gallons in the VIP Deckliner 191 2008. 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 2230 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the VIP Deckliner 191 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2230 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2230 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Deckliner 191 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelBay Stealth Liner 223
ModelDeckliner 191
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise10℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail1,950 lbs
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. with 3.0 l 2,700 lbs. with 4.3 l
Weight - kg884.5
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - lbs.195
Weight - lbs.27
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.78
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Inches267
Length overall - Inches229
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150-200 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gals
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max250 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people7 or 1,121 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8045TB Tandem Axle Galvanized Trailer with Disc Brakes and 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - Detail3.0 l: Model 7900SN color-coordinated single axle with chrome wheels 4.3 l: Model 7904TN color-coordinated tandem axle with chrome wheels
Trailer - Height90 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 1 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight4,000 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee