Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bluewater 196 CCF 2006 vs VIP Vanquish 203 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bluewater 196 CCF 2006 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 190 hp, the VIP Vanquish 203 2007 has a 75-hp advantage over the VIP Bluewater 196 CCF 2006's 115-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 196 CCF 2006 carries 59 gallons versus 39 gallons in the VIP Vanquish 203 2007. 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 196 CCF 2006 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 Bluewater 196 CCF 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bluewater 196 CCF 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 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
ModelBluewater 196 CCF
ModelVanquish 203
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail2,185 lbs. (without engine)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg991.1
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2185
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches235
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 9 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max115-150 hp
Engine max190-260 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people6 or 1,450 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7963TN tandem axle galvanized w/ 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN tandem axle color-coordinated w/ swing away tongue w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Height97 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft
Trailer - Length over allw/o Swim Platform: 20 ft. 11 in. w/ Swim Platform: 21 ft. 11 in
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 4,250 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in