Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Berkshire Pontoons 160CL 2010 vs Berkshire Pontoons 25SB STS 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Berkshire Pontoons 160CL 2010 vs Berkshire Pontoons 25SB STS 2021 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 Berkshire Pontoons 25SB STS 2021 has a 240-hp advantage over the Berkshire Pontoons 160CL 2010's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Berkshire Pontoons 25SB STS 2021 at 25,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Berkshire Pontoons 160CL 2010 at 16,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeBerkshire Pontoons
Makenot available
Model160CL
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,240 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg562.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.124
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]15 ft. 9 in. tube length
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]14 ft. 11 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet16.25
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.95
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max60 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,515 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7 / 1,010 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower