Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
SunChaser Classic Cruise 8524 Lounger 2012 vs SunChaser Fish 8522 C-N-F 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The SunChaser Classic Cruise 8524 Lounger 2012 vs SunChaser Fish 8522 C-N-F 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the SunChaser Fish 8522 C-N-F 2013 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 Fish 8522 C-N-F 2013 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 Fish 8522 C-N-F 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the SunChaser Fish 8522 C-N-F 2013 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet23.83
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches286
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,200 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg997.9
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.22
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeSuzuki
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepower90 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelF60LA
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 capacity2,295 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSunChaser
Modelnot available
ModelFish 8522 C-N-F
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