Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 vs Suncruiser SD194 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 vs Suncruiser SD194 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 at 19,0 ft versus Suncruiser SD194 2010 at 19,0 ft. At 1 985 lbs and 1 985 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH194 2006 and 150 hp for the Suncruiser SD194 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 27 gal and 27 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Suncruiser SD194 2010 is rated for 10 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 SD194 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Suncruiser SD194 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 19,0 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
ModelSD194
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,985 lbs. (900.3 kg)
Weight - Detail1,985 lbs. (900 kg)
Weight - kg900.38
Weight - kg900.38
Weight - lbs.1985
Weight - lbs.1985
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.15 m)
Width [transom] - Detail85 in. (2.15 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.50 m)
Length - Meters5.79
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.110 in
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.79 mm)
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Operational Info
Storage54 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs. (929.8 kg)
Maximum capacity2,139 lbs. (970 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people10 / 1,395 lbs. (632 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 all22 ft. 7 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)