Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2005 vs VIP Deckliner 224 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2005 vs VIP Deckliner 224 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 280 hp, the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2005 has a 30-hp advantage over the VIP Deckliner 224 2005's 250-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 Deckliner 224 2005 carries 55 gallons versus 1 gallons in the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 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 Bluewater 216 CCF 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the VIP Deckliner 224 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 216 CCF 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Deckliner 224 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 216 CCF
ModelDeckliner 224
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches268
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.265
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard175 hp
Engine/s standard150-225 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine max280 hp
Engine max250 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8085TB Tandem Axle Galvanized Trailer with Disc Brakes and 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 8064TB Color Coordinated Tandem Axle w/Brakes Trailer w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height84 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight4,400 lbs
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,040 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1