Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine Fantasy 180 2005 vs Monark Marine Jon Boats 1032 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine Fantasy 180 2005 vs Monark Marine Jon Boats 1032 2008 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 40 hp, the Monark Marine Fantasy 180 2005 has a 37-hp advantage over the Monark Marine Jon Boats 1032 2008's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Monark Marine Fantasy 180 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Monark Marine Jon Boats 1032 2008 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monark Marine Fantasy 180 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monark Marine Fantasy 180 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Monark Marine Jon Boats 1032 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
ModelFantasy 18
ModelJon Boats 1032
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam51 in
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters1.3
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches51
Weight - Detail1,535 lbs. (696.3 kg)
Weight - Detail100 lbs
Weight - kg696.26
Weight - kg45.36
Weight - lbs.1535
Weight - lbs.1
Height - DetailFence Height: 27 in. (69 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]15 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters3.05
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches12
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail16 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches16
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail32 in
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet1
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (.203 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25 ELPTO Merc - includes propeller (19 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail6.6 gal. Quicksilver Portable Fuel Tank
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters26.5
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6.6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max40 hp (30 kw)
Engine max3 hp (2.2 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,515 lbs. (687.2 kg)
Maximum capacity290 lbs
Maximum people8
Maximum people2 @ 250 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.5 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat