Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fiesta Marine 15 ft. Sunray Mini Sundeck 2012 vs Fiesta Marine 18 ft. Family Fish-N-Fun "L" 2011 — A Close Look at Two Pontoons
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Fiesta Marine 15 ft. Sunray Mini Sundeck 2012 and the Fiesta Marine 18 ft. Family Fish-N-Fun "L" 2011 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Bottom line: The Fiesta Marine 18 ft. Family Fish-N-Fun "L" 2011 at 18,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Fiesta Marine 15 ft. Sunray Mini Sundeck 2012 at 15,5 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
MakeFiesta Marine
MakeFiesta Marine
Model15 ft. Sunray Mini Sundeck
Model18 ft. Family Fish-N-Fun "L"
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet15.5
Length - Feet18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameter23 in
Tube gauge0.090 nosecones
Tube gauge0.090 nosecone and hull sections
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fiesta Marine 15 ft. Sunray Mini Sundeck 2012 vs Fiesta Marine 18 ft. Family Fish-N-Fun "L" 2011 — Common Questions
Which is the larger boat — the Fiesta Marine 15 ft. Sunray Mini Sundeck 2012 or the Fiesta Marine 18 ft. Family Fish-N-Fun "L" 2011?
The Fiesta Marine 18 ft. Family Fish-N-Fun "L" 2011 is the longer of the two at 18,0 feet overall. The Fiesta Marine 15 ft. Sunray Mini Sundeck 2012 comes in at 15,5 feet, making it roughly 2,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Are the Fiesta Marine 15 ft. Sunray Mini Sundeck 2012 and Fiesta Marine 18 ft. Family Fish-N-Fun "L" 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Fiesta Marine 15 ft. Sunray Mini Sundeck 2012 and the Fiesta Marine 18 ft. Family Fish-N-Fun "L" 2011 are built by Fiesta Marine. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.