Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 vs VIP Volant 2440 SBRXL 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 vs VIP Volant 2440 SBRXL 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.
The VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the VIP Volant 2440 SBRXL 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 carries 75 gallons versus 59 gallons in the VIP Volant 2440 SBRXL 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 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the VIP Volant 2440 SBRXL 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the VIP Versailles 2602 SBRXL 2008 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 Volant 2440 SBRXL 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelVersailles 2602 SBRXL
ModelVolant? 2440 SBRXL
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise23.5℃
Deadrisenot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches314
Length overall - Inches292
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,530 lbs. w/6.2L
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1601.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.353
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine max300-425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard260-425 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people10 or 2,020 lbs
Maximum people1
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,020 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailModel 8086TB tandem axle color-coordinated with brakes and aluminum wheels with chrome lug nuts and steel radial tires with raised white letters
Trailer - DetailModel 8082TB Tandem Axle Color Coordinated Trailer with Brakes and Chrome Wheels w/Chrome Lug Nuts
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Height94 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all29 ft. 4 in
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight5,800 lbs
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width102 in