Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Deckliner 191 2008 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Deckliner 191 2008 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP Deckliner 191 2008 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 191 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Deckliner 191 2008 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 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 191
ModelVersailles 2602 SBRXL
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 - Feet26
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches229
Length overall - Inches314
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise23.5℃
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard300?425 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7 or 1,121 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,020 lbs
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 - DetailModel 8086TB Tandem Axle Color Coordinated Trailer w/Brakes & Aluminum Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts & Steel Radial Tires w/Raised White Letters