Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Suncruiser LS240 SD Cruiser 2008 vs Suncruiser SD220 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Suncruiser LS240 SD Cruiser 2008 against a modified vee Suncruiser SD220 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Suncruiser LS240 SD Cruiser 2008 at 24,0 ft versus Suncruiser SD220 2010 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Suncruiser LS240 SD Cruiser 2008 tips the scales at 3 922 lbs — 3 704 lbs more than the Suncruiser SD220 2010 at 218 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 Suncruiser SD220 2010 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Suncruiser LS240 SD Cruiser 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Suncruiser SD220 2010 carries 38 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Suncruiser LS240 SD Cruiser 2008. 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 LS240 SD Cruiser 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Suncruiser SD220 2010 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Suncruiser LS240 SD Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Suncruiser LS240 SD Cruiser 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Suncruiser SD220 2010 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
ModelLS240 SD Cruiser
ModelSD22
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail4.3 l - 3,825 lbs. 5.0 l - 3,922 lbs
Weight - Detail2,180 lbs. (988 kg)
Weight - kg1778.99
Weight - kg988.83
Weight - lbs.3922
Weight - lbs.218
Length [deck]23 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail24 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches264
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 diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs
Maximum capacity2,404 lbs. (1,090 kg)
Maximum people16 @ 2,330 lbs
Maximum people12 / 1,660 lbs. (753 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)