Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bluewater 196 CCF 2007 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bluewater 196 CCF 2007 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2005 has a 135-hp advantage over the VIP Bluewater 196 CCF 2007's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2005 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the VIP Bluewater 196 CCF 2007 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
ModelBluewater 196 CCF
ModelVanquish 203 SBR O/B
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
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 - Feet2
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches243
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115-150 hp
Engine max250 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115?200 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 8112TB Silver Tandem Axle Trailer with Drum Brakes with Swing-Away Tongue, with Chrome Wheels and Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - Height97 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 4,250 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available