Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Suncruiser SS204 Angler 2009 vs Suncruiser TH190 Tahiti 190 Angler 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Suncruiser SS204 Angler 2009 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 SS204 Angler 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Suncruiser TH190 Tahiti 190 Angler 2007 tips the scales at 1 985 lbs — 1 817 lbs less than the Suncruiser SS204 Angler 2009 at 168 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 SS204 Angler 2009'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.
Both boats are rated for 10 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 TH190 Tahiti 190 Angler 2007 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Suncruiser SS204 Angler 2009 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeSuncruiser
MakeSuncruiser
ModelSS204 Angler
ModelTH190 Tahiti? 190 Angler
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.621 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail1,680 lbs. (762 kg)
Weight - Detail1,985 lbs. (900.4 kg)
Weight - kg762.03
Weight - kg900.38
Weight - lbs.168
Weight - lbs.1985
Length [deck]19 ft. 8 in. (6.0 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m) Boat With Motor: 22 ft. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.791 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches264
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 diameter23 in. (.58 m)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge.08 in. (2.03 mm)
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (91 l)
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 (67 kW)
Engine max150 hp (111.9 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,915 lbs. (868 kg)
Maximum capacity2,139 lbs. (970.2 kg)
Maximum people10 @ 1,413 lbs. (641 kg)
Maximum people10 @ 1,395 lbs. (632.8 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 6 in. (8 m)
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)