Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Deckliner 191 2008 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee VIP Deckliner 191 2008 against a deep vee VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the VIP Deckliner 191 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 carries 75 gallons versus 46 gallons in the VIP Deckliner 191 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 is rated for 10 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 26,0 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
ModelVersailles 2602 SBRXL
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
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 materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
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
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300-425 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people7 or 1,121 lbs
Maximum people10 or 2,020 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 with brakes and aluminum wheels with chrome lug nuts and steel radial tires with raised white letters