Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2008 vs VIP Volant 2440 SBRXL 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2008 vs VIP Volant 2440 SBRXL 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The VIP Volant 2440 SBRXL 2005 measures 24,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the VIP Volant 2440 SBRXL 2005 tips the scales at 353 lbs — 227 lbs less than the VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2008 at 126 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 Bluewater 186 CCF 2008 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the VIP Volant 2440 SBRXL 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Volant 2440 SBRXL 2005 carries 59 gallons versus 46 gallons in the VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 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 Bluewater 186 CCF 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the VIP Volant 2440 SBRXL 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bluewater 186 CCF 2008 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 Volant 2440 SBRXL 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelBluewater 186 CCF
ModelVolant? 2440 SBRXL
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
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 - Detail3,530 lbs. w/6.2L
Weight - kg571.53
Weight - kg1601.18
Weight - lbs.126
Weight - lbs.353
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches292
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxRecommended: 90-115 hp Maximum: 130 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard260-425 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people6 or 845 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,020 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7975SN single axle galvanized with 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8082TB Tandem Axle Color Coordinated Trailer with Brakes and Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - Height88 in
Trailer - Height94 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Length over all29 ft. 4 in
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 2,800 lbs
Trailer - Weight5,800 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in