Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Suncruiser LS250 2010 vs Suncruiser TH194 Angler 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Suncruiser LS250 2010 against a deep vee Suncruiser TH194 Angler 2008 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 LS250 2010 measures 26,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Suncruiser TH194 Angler 2008 at 19,0 feet (2008). At 1 975 lbs and 1 985 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Suncruiser TH194 Angler 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the Suncruiser LS250 2010'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 LS250 2010 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Suncruiser TH194 Angler 2008 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Suncruiser LS250 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Suncruiser LS250 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Suncruiser TH194 Angler 2008 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
ModelLS25
ModelTH194 Angler
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,975 (896 kg)
Weight - Detail1,985 lbs
Weight - kg895.84
Weight - kg900.38
Weight - lbs.1975
Weight - lbs.1985
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m) log length
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (7.9 m) boat & motor
Length overall - Detail19 ft
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches228
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness.110 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. (2.05 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,787 lbs. (1,264 kg)
Maximum capacity2,13
Maximum people15 / 2,147 lbs. (974 kg)
Maximum people10 @ 1,395 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m)
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 7 in
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in