Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 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 190 hp, the VIP Vanquish 203 2006 has a 60-hp advantage over the VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2005's 130-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 Bluewater 186 CCF 2005 carries 46 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 Bluewater 186 CCF 2005 is rated for 6 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 Bluewater 186 CCF 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 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
ModelBluewater 186 CCF
ModelVanquish 203
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detail16?
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,260 lbs. (without motor)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg571.53
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.126
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches225
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 standard90-115 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max130 hp
Engine max190-260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity845 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7975SN Single Axle Galvanized Trailer w/14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN tandem axle color-coordinated w/ swing away tongue w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Height88 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Length over allw/o Swim Platform: 20 ft. 11 in. w/ Swim Platform: 21 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Weight2,800 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in