Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Deckliner 222 2008 vs VIP Vegas 185 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Deckliner 222 2008 vs VIP Vegas 185 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The VIP Deckliner 222 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the VIP Vegas 185 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the VIP Deckliner 222 2008 tips the scales at 355 lbs — 330 lbs more than the VIP Vegas 185 2005 at 25 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP Deckliner 222 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the VIP Vegas 185 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Deckliner 222 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Deckliner 222 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Vegas 185 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelDeckliner 222
ModelVegas 185
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Weight - Detail3,550 lbs. with 5.0 l
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. w/4 Cylinder 2,500 lbs. w/6 Cylinder
Weight - kg1610.25
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.355
Weight - lbs.25
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.76
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches266
Length overall - Inches221
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16.5℃
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard135-190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people10 or 1,586 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8064TB color-coordinated tandem axle with brakes with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN Single Axle Trailer w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height75 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,300 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width92 in