Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
SunChaser 8522 Cruise 2012 vs SunChaser Classic Cruise 8524 Lounger 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The SunChaser 8522 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 150 hp, the SunChaser 8522 Cruise 2012 has a 60-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 8522 Cruise 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the SunChaser Classic Cruise 8524 Lounger 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the SunChaser 8522 Cruise 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SunChaser 8522 Cruise 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The SunChaser Classic Cruise 8524 Lounger 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSunChaser
Makenot available
Model8522 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 - Detail2,295 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1040.99
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2295
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet23.83
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches286
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 model50 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 max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower