Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Palm Beach Pb45 2023 vs Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 180 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Palm Beach Pb45 2023 vs Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 180 2012 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 Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 180 2012 tops out at 75 hp. Engine specs for the Palm Beach Pb45 2023 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Palm Beach Pb45 2023 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 180 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Palm Beach Pb45 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Palm Beach Pb45 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Palm Beach Pontoons Fish Master 180 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail45.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 3 in
Length - Feet45
Length - Feet18.25
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Meters5.56
Length overall - Inches540
Length overall - Inches219
Draft Min2.83 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,160 lbs. 2 Tubes - 25 in.: 1,220 lbs. 3/4 Center Tube: 1,335 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg605.55
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1335
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]18 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal317
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1199.97
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max75 hp 2 Tubes - 25 in.: 75 hp 3/4 Center Tube: 90 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity172
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal53
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters200.63
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,310 lbs. 2 Tubes - 25 in.: 1,535 lbs. 3/4 Center Tube: 1,315 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9 2 Tubes - 25 in.: 10 3/4 Center Tube: 9
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakePalm Beach Pontoons
Modelnot available
ModelFish Master 18
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2