Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bay Stealth Xtreme 2160 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bay Stealth Xtreme 2160 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the VIP Bay Stealth Xtreme 2160 2005's 225-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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 carries 75 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the VIP Bay Stealth Xtreme 2160 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Bay Stealth Xtreme 2160 2005 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 Xtreme 216
ModelVersailles 2602 SBRXL
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
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 - Feet26
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches314
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise23.5℃
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150-225 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max225 hp
Engine max300-425 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7979TN Tandem Axle Galvanized Trailer and 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8086TB tandem axle color-coordinated with brakes and aluminum wheels with chrome lug nuts and steel radial tires with raised white letters
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 or 2,020 lbs