Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Suncruiser SD220 Cruiser 2011 vs Suncruiser TH220 Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Suncruiser SD220 Cruiser 2011 against a deep vee Suncruiser TH220 Cruiser 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Suncruiser SD220 Cruiser 2011 at 22,0 ft versus Suncruiser TH220 Cruiser 2008 at 22,0 ft. At 218 lbs and 218 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 175 hp for the Suncruiser SD220 Cruiser 2011 and 175 hp for the Suncruiser TH220 Cruiser 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 38 gal and 38 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 12 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: The Suncruiser SD220 Cruiser 2011 and Suncruiser TH220 Cruiser 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeSuncruiser
MakeSuncruiser
ModelSD220 Cruiser
ModelTH220 Cruiser
Model Year2011
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 - Detail2,180 lbs. (988 kg)
Weight - Detail2,180 lbs
Weight - kg988.83
Weight - kg988.83
Weight - lbs.218
Weight - lbs.218
Width [transom] - Detail85 in. (2.15 m)
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.50 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail22 ft. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.110 in. (2.79 mm)
Hull thickness0.110 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Engine max175 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,404 lbs. (1,090 kg)
Maximum capacity2,404 lbs
Maximum people12 / 1,660 lbs. (753 kg)
Maximum people12 @ 1,660 lbs
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. (7.9 m)
Trailer - Length over all26 ft
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in