Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
SunChaser 18LR 40HP 2022 vs SunChaser Cruise 8524 Lounger 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The SunChaser 18LR 40HP 2022 vs SunChaser Cruise 8524 Lounger 2013 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 SunChaser Cruise 8524 Lounger 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the SunChaser 18LR 40HP 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SunChaser Cruise 8524 Lounger 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the SunChaser 18LR 40HP 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SunChaser Cruise 8524 Lounger 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SunChaser Cruise 8524 Lounger 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SunChaser 18LR 40HP 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet25.83
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters7.87
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches31
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,550 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1156.66
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.255
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model90 ELPT
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,390 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSunChaser
Modelnot available
ModelCruise 8524 Lounger
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter25 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in