Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Suncruiser Cruiser Series - TH220 SD 2006 vs Suncruiser GS202 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Suncruiser Cruiser Series - TH220 SD 2006 vs Suncruiser GS202 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 Cruiser Series - TH220 SD 2006 at 22,0 ft versus Suncruiser GS202 2010 at 20,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Suncruiser Cruiser Series - TH220 SD 2006 tips the scales at 3 085 lbs — 3 066 lbs more than the Suncruiser GS202 2010 at 19 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 220 hp, the Suncruiser Cruiser Series - TH220 SD 2006 has a 160-hp advantage over the Suncruiser GS202 2010's 60-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 Cruiser Series - TH220 SD 2006 carries 38 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Suncruiser GS202 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Suncruiser Cruiser Series - TH220 SD 2006 and its 220-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Suncruiser GS202 2010 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSuncruiser
MakeSuncruiser
ModelCruiser Series - TH220 SD
ModelGS202
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 - Detail3,085 lbs. (1,399 kg)
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Weight - kg1399.33
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.3085
Weight - lbs.19
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 - Feet20.17
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches242
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 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 - Detail6 gal. (23 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters22.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max220 hp (164.1 kW)
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Operational Info
Storage60 cu. ft
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs. (725 kg)
Maximum capacity1,869 lbs. (848 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people9 / 1,267 lbs. (575 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 allnot available
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. (2.05 mm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2