Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
SunChaser 8520 Cruise 2012 vs SunChaser Classic Cruise 8524 Lounger 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The SunChaser 8520 Cruise 2012 vs SunChaser Classic Cruise 8524 Lounger 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the SunChaser 8520 Cruise 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the SunChaser Classic Cruise 8524 Lounger 2012's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The SunChaser Classic Cruise 8524 Lounger 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the SunChaser 8520 Cruise 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SunChaser Classic Cruise 8524 Lounger 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SunChaser Classic Cruise 8524 Lounger 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SunChaser 8520 Cruise 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSunChaser
Makenot available
Model8520 Cruise
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet20.83
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches25
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeSuzuki
Engine model25 ELPT EFI
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower