Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2007 vs VIP Viva 184 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2007 vs VIP Viva 184 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 300 hp, the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2007 has a 165-hp advantage over the VIP Viva 184 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2007 carries 75 gallons versus 2 gallons in the VIP Viva 184 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 Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the VIP Viva 184 2006 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2007 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 Viva 184 2006 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
ModelVersailles 2602 SBRXL
ModelViva 184
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise23.5℃
Deadrise16.5℃
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches314
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 - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300-425 hp
Engine max135-190 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people10 or 2,020 lbs
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8086TB tandem axle color-coordinated w/ brakes & aluminum wheels w/ chrome lug nuts & steel radial tires w/ raised white letters
Trailer - DetailModel 7954SN black w/ white PS w/ chrome wheels & lug nuts
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height75 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightTow Weight: 3,300 lbs