Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Majek 18 RFL 2010 vs Majek 226 Illusion 2010 — Which Tunnel Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Majek 18 RFL 2010 and the Majek 226 Illusion 2010 are tunnel designs with fiberglass 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Majek 226 Illusion 2010 has a 85-hp advantage over the Majek 18 RFL 2010's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Majek 226 Illusion 2010 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Majek 18 RFL 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Majek 226 Illusion 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Majek 226 Illusion 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Majek 18 RFL 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model18 RFL
Model226 Illusion
Model Year201
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail7?
Draft [max] - Detail8 in
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22.5
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches27
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.2
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches8
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail89 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailGunnel: 10.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.28
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches10.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeTunnel
Hull typeTunnel
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs