Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Deckliner 242 I/O 2005 vs VIP Viva 184 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Deckliner 242 I/O 2005 vs VIP Viva 184 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 Viva 184 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 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 Viva 184 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 242 I/O
ModelViva 184
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches221
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16.5℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. w/4 Cylinder 2500 lbs. w/6 Cylinder
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.25
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220?300 hp
Engine/s standard135-190 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum people15
Maximum people8
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailSilver Tandem-Axle Trailer with Drum Brakes w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN Black Trailer w/White PS 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