Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2005 vs VIP Viva 184 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2005 vs VIP Viva 184 2008 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 145-hp advantage over the VIP Viva 184 2008's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 1 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP Viva 184 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Viva 184 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Viva 184 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelBluewater 216 CCF
ModelViva 184
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise16.5℃
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches221
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (4-cylinder) 2,500 lbs. (6-cylinder)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.25
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard175 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Engine max280 hp
Engine max135-190 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8085TB Tandem Axle Galvanized Trailer with Disc Brakes and 14 in. Galvanized Wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN black trailer with white PS with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height75 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,300 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs