Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2008 vs VIP Deckliner 183 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2008 vs VIP Deckliner 183 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 175 hp, the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2008 has a 60-hp advantage over the VIP Deckliner 183 2007'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 Deckliner 183 2007 carries 46 gallons versus 1 gallons in the VIP Bluewater 216 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 Deckliner 183 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Deckliner 183 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Deckliner 183 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Bluewater 216 CCF 2008 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
ModelDeckliner 183
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.17
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxRecommended: 175 hp Maximum: 280 hp
Engine max115-150 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8085TB tandem axle galvanized with disc brakes and 14 in. galvanized wheels
Trailer - DetailModel 7900SN color-coordinated single axle w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts, or Model 7901SN galvanized single axle w/ galvanized wheels
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,200 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width97 in
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 or 1,694 lbs