Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2009 vs PlayCraft Sunfish FishDeck FX4-18 OB 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2009 vs PlayCraft Sunfish FishDeck FX4-18 OB 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 PlayCraft Sunfish FishDeck FX4-18 OB 2005 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the PlayCraft Sunfish FishDeck FX4-18 OB 2005 carries 24 gallons versus 8 gallons in the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2009. 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 PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the PlayCraft Sunfish FishDeck FX4-18 OB 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the PlayCraft Sport Cruiser Series 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The PlayCraft Sunfish FishDeck FX4-18 OB 2005 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
MakePlayCraft
MakePlayCraft
ModelSport Cruiser Series
ModelSunfish FishDeck FX4-18 OB
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 0 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches216
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.18
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter24 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 - 80 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Maximum people15
Maximum people8