Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 boat specs
Stanley Boats
Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010
2010
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Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 boat specs
Stanley Boats
Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012
2012
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Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 vs Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 and the Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 at 19,2 ft versus Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 tips the scales at 725 lbs — 718 lbs more than the Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 at 7 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 60 hp for the Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 and 60 hp for the Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 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
MakeStanley Boats
MakeStanley Boats
ModelCamp Tiller 20 ft. Floor
ModelTiller 18 ft
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam78 in
Beam78 in
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches78
Beam - Inches78
Deadrise8°
Deadrise8°
Weight - Detail725 lbs
Weight - Detail700 lbs
Weight - kg328.85
Weight - kg317.51
Weight - lbs.725
Weight - lbs.7
Length - Feet19.17
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches216
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness3/16 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5 - 6
Maximum people4

Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 vs Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 or the Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012?
The Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 is the longer of the two at 19,2 feet overall. The Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 comes in at 18,0 feet, making it roughly 1,2 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 or the Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012?
For trailering, the Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 has the edge at 7 lbs dry weight versus 725 lbs for the Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 5 passengers, while the Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 is certified for 4. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?
Both the Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 and Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 share an 78 in beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.
Are the Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 and Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Stanley Boats Camp Tiller 20 ft. Floor 2010 and the Stanley Boats Tiller 18 ft. 2012 are built by Stanley Boats. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.