Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 vs Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 or the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011?

The Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 is the longer of the two at 27,0 feet overall. The Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 comes in at 22,0 feet, making it roughly 5,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 or the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011?

For trailering, the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 has the edge at 225 lbs dry weight versus 1 701 lbs for the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 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.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 is rated to a maximum of 135 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 tops out at 90 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.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 16 passengers, while the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 is certified for 12. 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.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 and Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.621 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 or the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011?

The Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 has the bigger tank at 24 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007. That 21-gallon difference translates to roughly 63–105 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 and Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 and the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 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.

Boat Comparison

Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 vs Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011

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Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007

2007

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 vs Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 — Which Pontoon Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 and the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 are pontoon designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 measures 27,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 at 22,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 tips the scales at 1 701 lbs — 1 476 lbs less than the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 at 225 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 135 hp, the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 has a 45-hp advantage over the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011'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 LS210 Cruiser 2011 carries 24 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007. 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 JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.

One place where both boats are genuinely identical is tube construction: both run 2 aluminum tubes at 25" diameter. That shared spec means stability and buoyancy characteristics are closely matched — the ride difference you'll feel between them comes primarily from deck length, weight distribution, and motor choice.

Bottom line: Choose the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 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

ModelJM250 Jamaica? 250 Cruiser

ModelLS210 Cruiser

Model Year2007

Model Year2011

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.621 m)

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1,021 kg)

Weight - Detail1,701 lbs. (771 kg)

Weight - kg1020.58

Weight - kg771.56

Weight - lbs.225

Weight - lbs.1701

Length [deck]25 ft. (7.62 m)

Length [deck]19 ft. 8 in. (5.9 m)

Length - Meters8.412

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet27

Length - Feet22

Length - Inches6

Length - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.412 m)

Length overall - Detail22 ft. (6.7 m) boat & motor

Length overall - Meters8.38

Length overall - Meters6.71

Length overall - Inches33

Length overall - Inches264

Length [at waterline]not available

Length [at waterline]20 ft. (6.1 m) log length

Body / Hull

Hull materialAluminum

Hull typePontoon

Pontoon and Inflatable Specific

Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)

Tube gauge0.080 in

Tube gauge0.080 in. (2.03 mm)

Number of tubes2

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56

Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85

Fuel tank capacity - Gal3

Fuel tank capacity - Gal24

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Engine max135 hp (100.7 kW)

Engine max90 hp (67 kW) 115 hp (85 kW) with XL Performance Package option

Operational Info

Water capacityFresh: 2 1/2 gal. (9.464 l)

Water capacitynot available

Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)

Maximum capacity2,248 lbs. (1,019 kg)

Maximum people16 @ 2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg)

Maximum people12 / 1,746 lbs. (792 kg)

Trailer Info

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. (8.0 m)

Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 vs Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 or the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011?

The Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 is the longer of the two at 27,0 feet overall. The Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 comes in at 22,0 feet, making it roughly 5,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 or the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011?

For trailering, the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 has the edge at 225 lbs dry weight versus 1 701 lbs for the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 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 JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 is rated to a maximum of 135 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 tops out at 90 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 JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 16 passengers, while the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 is certified for 12. 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.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 and Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.621 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 or the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011?

The Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 has the bigger tank at 24 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007. That 21-gallon difference translates to roughly 63–105 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 and Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Suncruiser JM250 Jamaica 250 Cruiser 2007 and the Suncruiser LS210 Cruiser 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.

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