Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Deckliner 224 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Deckliner 224 2005 vs VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the VIP Deckliner 224 2005 has a 135-hp advantage over the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2007's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the VIP Deckliner 224 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 Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Vanquish 203 SBR O/B 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Deckliner 224 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 224
ModelVanquish 203 SBR O/B
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches268
Length overall - Inches243
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150-225 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max250 hp
Engine maxRecommended: 115-200 hp Maximum: 250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,040 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8064TB Color Coordinated Tandem Axle w/Brakes Trailer w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8112TB silver tandem axle w/ drum brakes & swing-away tongue w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Height84 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight4,400 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available