Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Vegas 185 2006 vs VIP Vincent 232 SBR RE I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Vegas 185 2006 vs VIP Vincent 232 SBR RE I/O 2008 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 230 hp, the VIP Vincent 232 SBR RE I/O 2008 has a 95-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 Vincent 232 SBR RE I/O 2008 carries 59 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 Vincent 232 SBR RE I/O 2008 caps at 7. 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 Vincent 232 SBR RE I/O 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelVegas 185
ModelVincent? 232 SBR RE I/O
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches88
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16.5℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (4-cylinder) 2,500 lbs. (6-cylinder)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches278
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max135-190 hp
Engine max230-375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN single axle w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - DetailModel 8112TB silver tandem axle with drum brakes and swing-away tongue with chrome wheels and lug nuts
Trailer - Height75 in
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,300 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width92 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee