Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2430 Vee Hull 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2430 Vee Hull 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 2006 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 250 hp, the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2430 Vee Hull 2005 has a 60-hp advantage over the VIP Vanquish 203 2006's 190-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2430 Vee Hull 2005 carries 75 gallons versus 39 gallons in the VIP Vanquish 203 2006. 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 2430 Vee Hull 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the VIP Vanquish 203 2006 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 2430 Vee Hull 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth Liner 2430 Vee Hull 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Vanquish 203 2006 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 2430 Vee Hull
ModelVanquish 203
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise10℃
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.215
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters7.39
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches291
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 standard150-225 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gals
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine max190-260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,675 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8097TB Tandem Axle Galvanized Trailer with Disc Brakes and 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN tandem axle color-coordinated w/ swing away tongue w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Weight4,800 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
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