Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 boat specs
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Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006
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Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser  2007 boat specs
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Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 vs Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 vs Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 measures 25,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 tips the scales at 1 985 lbs — 210 lbs more than the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 at 1 775 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 has a 35-hp advantage over the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 27 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 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
MakeSuncruiser
MakeSuncruiser
ModelAngler Series - TH194
ModelBN240 Bimini? 240 Cruiser
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.499 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detail1,985 lbs. (900.3 kg)
Weight - Detail1,775 lbs. (805.1 kg)
Weight - kg900.38
Weight - kg805.13
Weight - lbs.1985
Weight - lbs.1775
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.15 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Meters7.62
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches3
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 9 in. (7.285 m)
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.110 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.85 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Engine max115 hp (85.76 kW)
Operational Info
Storage54 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs. (929.8 kg)
Maximum capacity2,650 lbs. (1,202 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people15 @ 2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailLB-3050-82-SB-BL painted bunk trailer with brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.584 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2

Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 vs Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 or the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007?
The Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 is the longer of the two at 25,0 feet overall. The Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 comes in at 19,0 feet, making it roughly 6,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 or the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007?
For trailering, the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 has the edge at 1 775 lbs dry weight versus 1 985 lbs for the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006. 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.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 is rated to a maximum of 150 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 tops out at 115 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 is Coast Guard rated for 1 passengers, while the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 is certified for 15. 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.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 measures 102" wide, compared to 98" for the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 or the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007?
The Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 has the bigger tank at 27 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007. That 3-gallon difference translates to roughly 9–15 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 and Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 and the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 are built by Suncruiser. 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.