Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Monark Marine King 195 2006 vs Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Monark Marine King 195 2006 vs Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Monark Marine King 195 2006 measures 19,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007 tips the scales at 2 088 lbs — 2 073 lbs less than the Monark Marine King 195 2006 at 15 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Monark Marine King 195 2006 has a 75-hp advantage over the Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007's 100-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 King 195 2006 carries 46 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Monark Marine King 195 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Monark Marine Sun Caster 200 CR 4 Point 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Monark Marine King 195 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMonark Marine
MakeMonark Marine
ModelKing 195
ModelSun Caster 200 CR 4 Point
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (241 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail14 in. (36 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.36
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches14
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680.4 kg)
Weight - Detail2,088 lbs. (947.1 kg)
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg947.1
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.2088
Width [transom] - Detail92 in. (234 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches232
Length overall - Inches243
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in. (0.254 cm)
Hull thickness0.08 in. (0.203 cm)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal. (174.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max100 hp (69 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs. (884.5 kg)
Maximum capacity2,155 lbs. (977.5 kg)
Maximum people8 @ 1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Maximum people10 @ 1,410 lbs. (639.6 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in. (64 cm)