Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Vegas 185 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Vegas 185 2005 vs VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 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 VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2006 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the VIP Vegas 185 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2006 carries 75 gallons versus 2 gallons in the VIP Vegas 185 2005. 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 2006 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2006 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 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
ModelVegas 185
ModelVersailles 2602 SBRXL
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16.5℃
Deadrise23.5℃
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. w/4 Cylinder 2,500 lbs. w/6 Cylinder
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches314
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135-190 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300-425 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,150 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people10 or 2,020 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN Single Axle Trailer w/Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8086TB tandem axle color-coordinated w/ brakes & aluminum wheels w/ chrome lug nuts & steel radial tires w/ raised white letters
Trailer - Height75 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight3,300 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width92 in
Trailer - Widthnot available