Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Xtreme 2160 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Xtreme 2160 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 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 225 hp, the VIP Bay Stealth Xtreme 2160 2005 has a 35-hp advantage over the VIP Vanquish 203 2007'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 Vanquish 203 2007 carries 39 gallons versus 4 gallons in the VIP Bay Stealth Xtreme 2160 2005. 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 Xtreme 2160 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the VIP Vanquish 203 2007 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 Xtreme 2160 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bay Stealth Xtreme 2160 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Vanquish 203 2007 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 Xtreme 216
ModelVanquish 203
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches235
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
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 - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max190-260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7979TN Tandem Axle Galvanized Trailer and 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN tandem axle color-coordinated w/ swing away tongue w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
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