Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Suncruiser Angler Series - TH224 2006 vs Suncruiser SS250 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Suncruiser Angler Series - TH224 2006 vs Suncruiser SS250 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Suncruiser SS250 2010 measures 26,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH224 2006 at 22,0 feet (2006). At 218 lbs and 194 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 - TH224 2006 has a 60-hp advantage over the Suncruiser SS250 2010's 115-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 - TH224 2006 carries 38 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Suncruiser SS250 2010. 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 SS250 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Suncruiser Angler Series - TH224 2006 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Suncruiser SS250 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Suncruiser SS250 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Suncruiser Angler Series - TH224 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSuncruiser
MakeSuncruiser
ModelAngler Series - TH224
ModelSS25
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 - Detail2,180 lbs. (988.8 kg)
Weight - Detail1,940 lbs. (880 kg)
Weight - kg988.83
Weight - kg879.97
Weight - lbs.218
Weight - lbs.194
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 - Feet26
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.9 m) boat & motor
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches312
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m) log length
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 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 max115 hp (86 kW)
Operational Info
Storage68 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity2,315 lbs. (1,050 kg)
Maximum capacity2,398 lbs. (1,088 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people13 / 1,758 lbs. (797 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailLTB-4500-82-SB-BL painted bunk trailer with brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2.03 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2