Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Deckliner 191 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Deckliner 191 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 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 VIP Vanquish 203 2007 tops out at 190 hp. Engine specs for the VIP Deckliner 191 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Deckliner 191 2005 carries 46 gallons versus 39 gallons in the VIP Vanquish 203 2007. 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 191 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the VIP Vanquish 203 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Deckliner 191 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Deckliner 191 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Vanquish 203 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDeckliner 191
ModelVanquish 203
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. with 3.0L 2,700 lbs. with 4.3L
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Inches229
Length overall - Inches235
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 9 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190-260 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,121 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN tandem axle color-coordinated w/ swing away tongue w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allw/o Swim Platform: 20 ft. 11 in. w/ Swim Platform: 21 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in