Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser  2007 boat specs
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Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007
2007
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Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011 boat specs
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Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011
2011
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Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 vs Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a pontoon Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 against a modified vee Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

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 SD194 Angler 2011 at 19,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011 tips the scales at 1 985 lbs — 210 lbs less 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 SD194 Angler 2011 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 — 24 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 BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011 caps at 10. 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 SD194 Angler 2011 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
ModelBN240 Bimini? 240 Cruiser
ModelSD194 Angler
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.499 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,775 lbs. (805.1 kg)
Weight - Detail1,985 lbs. (900 kg)
Weight - kg805.13
Weight - kg900.38
Weight - lbs.1775
Weight - lbs.1985
Length [deck]23 ft. 9 in. (7.285 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters7.62
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.8 m)
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches228
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in. (2.15 m)
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.50 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.79 mm)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (0.584 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.85 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (85.76 kW)
Engine max150 hp (111 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,650 lbs. (1,202 kg)
Maximum capacity2,139 lbs. (970 kg)
Maximum people15 @ 2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg)
Maximum people10 / 1,395 lbs. (632 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.8 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)

Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 vs Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 or the Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011?
The Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 is the longer of the two at 25,0 feet overall. The Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011 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 BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 or the Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011?
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 SD194 Angler 2011. 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 SD194 Angler 2011 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 BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 15 passengers, while the Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011 is certified for 10. 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 SD194 Angler 2011 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 BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 or the Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011?
The Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011 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 BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 and Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Suncruiser BN240 Bimini 240 Cruiser 2007 and the Suncruiser SD194 Angler 2011 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.