Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Vanquish 203 2006 vs VIP Vegas 185 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Vanquish 203 2006 vs VIP Vegas 185 2006 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 190 hp, the VIP Vanquish 203 2006 has a 55-hp advantage over the VIP Vegas 185 2006's 135-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Vanquish 203 2006 carries 39 gallons versus 2 gallons in the VIP Vegas 185 2006. 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 Vegas 185 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the VIP Vanquish 203 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Vegas 185 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Vegas 185 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The VIP Vanquish 203 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelVanquish 203
ModelVegas 185
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise16.5℃
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 9 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.97
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches235
Length overall - Inches221
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (4-cylinder) 2,500 lbs. (6-cylinder)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.25
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max190-260 hp
Engine max135-190 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8110TN tandem axle color-coordinated w/ swing away tongue w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single axle w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Length over allw/o Swim Platform: 20 ft. 11 in. w/ Swim Platform: 21 ft. 11 in
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Width102 in
Trailer - Width92 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height75 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,300 lbs
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs