Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Deckliner 183 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Deckliner 183 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 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 VIP Deckliner 183 2005 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 carries 75 gallons versus 46 gallons in the VIP Deckliner 183 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 Deckliner 183 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 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 Deckliner 183 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Deckliner 183 2005 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 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
ModelDeckliner 183
ModelVersailles 2602 SBRXL
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches22
Length overall - Inches314
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise23.5℃
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115-150 hp
Engine/s standard300?425 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,694 lbs
Maximum capacity2,020 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people1
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 5 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,200 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width97 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailModel 8086TB Tandem Axle Color Coordinated Trailer w/Brakes & Aluminum Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts & Steel Radial Tires w/Raised White Letters