Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Suncruiser Angler Series - TH222 2006 vs Suncruiser SS200 Cruiser 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Suncruiser Angler Series - TH222 2006 vs Suncruiser SS200 Cruiser 2009 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 Angler Series - TH222 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 20,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Suncruiser SS200 Cruiser 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 218 lbs and 168 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH222 2006 has a 85-hp advantage over the Suncruiser SS200 Cruiser 2009's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH222 2006 carries 38 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Suncruiser SS200 Cruiser 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Suncruiser Angler Series - TH222 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Suncruiser SS200 Cruiser 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH222 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH222 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Suncruiser SS200 Cruiser 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSuncruiser
MakeSuncruiser
ModelAngler Series - TH222
ModelSS200 Cruiser
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
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 - Detail2,180 lbs. (988.8 kg)
Weight - Detail1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Weight - kg988.83
Weight - kg762.03
Weight - lbs.218
Weight - lbs.168
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.15 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m) Boat With Motor: 22 ft. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches264
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]19 ft. 8 in. (6 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 - Detail38 gal. (143.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (129.5 kW)
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Storage68 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg)
Maximum capacity1,915 lbs. (868 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people10 @ 1,413 lbs. (641 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailLTB-4500-82-SB-BL painted tandem bunk trailer with brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. (8 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge.08 in. (2.3 mm)