Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine Fantasy 180 2005 vs Monark Marine Patriot 20 DC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine Fantasy 180 2005 vs Monark Marine Patriot 20 DC 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 175 hp, the Monark Marine Patriot 20 DC 2008 has a 135-hp advantage over the Monark Marine Fantasy 180 2005's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Monark Marine Patriot 20 DC 2008 carries 46 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Monark Marine Fantasy 180 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Monark Marine Patriot 20 DC 2008 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Monark Marine Fantasy 180 2005 with its 40-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
ModelFantasy 18
ModelPatriot 20 DC
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam95 in. (241 cm)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail1,535 lbs. (696.3 kg)
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680.4 kg)
Weight - kg696.26
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.1535
Weight - lbs.15
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]25 in. (64 cm)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches232
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (234 cm)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
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 - Detail46 gal. (174.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters26.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Engine max40 hp (30 kw)
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,515 lbs. (687.2 kg)
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (884.5 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8 @ 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.10 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)