Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Deckliner 191 2008 vs VIP Deckliner 242 I/O 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Deckliner 191 2008 vs VIP Deckliner 242 I/O 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP Deckliner 242 I/O 2005 is rated for 15 passengers, while the VIP Deckliner 191 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Deckliner 242 I/O 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Deckliner 242 I/O 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Deckliner 191 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDeckliner 191
ModelDeckliner 242 I/O
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. with 3.0 l 2,700 lbs. with 4.3 l
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches229
Length overall - Inches29
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard220?300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7 or 1,121 lbs
Maximum people15
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detail3.0 l: Model 7900SN color-coordinated single axle with chrome wheels 4.3 l: Model 7904TN color-coordinated tandem axle with chrome wheels
Trailer - DetailSilver Tandem-Axle Trailer with Drum Brakes w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts