Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Suncruiser SS184 Angler 2008 vs Suncruiser TH224 Tahiti 224 Angler 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Suncruiser SS184 Angler 2008 against a deep vee Suncruiser TH224 Tahiti 224 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 TH224 Tahiti 224 Angler 2007 measures 22,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Suncruiser SS184 Angler 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Suncruiser SS184 Angler 2008 tips the scales at 1 575 lbs — 1 357 lbs more than the Suncruiser TH224 Tahiti 224 Angler 2007 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Suncruiser TH224 Tahiti 224 Angler 2007 has a 115-hp advantage over the Suncruiser SS184 Angler 2008's 60-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 TH224 Tahiti 224 Angler 2007 carries 38 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Suncruiser SS184 Angler 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 TH224 Tahiti 224 Angler 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Suncruiser SS184 Angler 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Suncruiser TH224 Tahiti 224 Angler 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Suncruiser TH224 Tahiti 224 Angler 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Suncruiser SS184 Angler 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSuncruiser
MakeSuncruiser
ModelSS184 Angler
ModelTH224 Tahiti? 224 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 - Detail1,575 lbs
Weight - Detail2,180 lbs. (988.8 kg)
Weight - kg714.41
Weight - kg988.83
Weight - lbs.1575
Weight - lbs.218
Length [deck]17 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.706 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches264
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (0.508 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.706
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.110 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (143.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp
Engine max175 hp (130.5 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,663 lbs
Maximum capacity2,404 lbs. (1,090 kg)
Maximum people9 @ 1,262 lbs
Maximum people12 @ 1,660 lbs. (753 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all24 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 0 in. (7.925 m)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailLTB-4500-82-SB-BL - painted tandem bunk trailer with brakes
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - WidthBoat & Trailer: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.621 m)