Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Suncruiser LS204 Angler 2008 vs Suncruiser TH190 Tahiti 190 Angler 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Suncruiser LS204 Angler 2008 against a deep vee Suncruiser TH190 Tahiti 190 Angler 2007 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 TH190 Tahiti 190 Angler 2007 measures 19,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Suncruiser LS204 Angler 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Suncruiser TH190 Tahiti 190 Angler 2007 tips the scales at 1 985 lbs — 284 lbs less than the Suncruiser LS204 Angler 2008 at 1 701 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 TH190 Tahiti 190 Angler 2007 has a 60-hp advantage over the Suncruiser LS204 Angler 2008's 90-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 LS204 Angler 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Suncruiser TH190 Tahiti 190 Angler 2007 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Suncruiser LS204 Angler 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Suncruiser LS204 Angler 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Suncruiser TH190 Tahiti 190 Angler 2007 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
ModelLS204 Angler
ModelTH190 Tahiti? 190 Angler
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.621 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,701 lbs
Weight - Detail1,985 lbs. (900.4 kg)
Weight - kg771.56
Weight - kg900.38
Weight - lbs.1701
Weight - lbs.1985
Length [deck]19 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.791 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches228
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.508 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.791
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine max150 hp (111.9 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,248 lbs
Maximum capacity2,139 lbs. (970.2 kg)
Maximum people12 @ 1,746 lbs
Maximum people10 @ 1,395 lbs. (632.8 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in. (6.919 m)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailLB-3050-82-SB-BL - painted bunk trailer with brakes
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.621 m)