Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Odyssey Cottage 1504 2002 vs Odyssey V180DC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Odyssey Cottage 1504 2002 vs Odyssey V180DC 2005 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 Odyssey V180DC 2005 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Odyssey Cottage 1504 2002 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Odyssey V180DC 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Odyssey Cottage 1504 2002 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Odyssey V180DC 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Odyssey V180DC 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Odyssey Cottage 1504 2002 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCottage 1504
ModelV180DC
Model Year2002
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail15 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Inches18
Length overall - Inches212
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17 degrees
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail34 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches34
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Options / Other
OptionsLow Front Rail Fishing Chairs
Optionsnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6