Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sunset Bay Basic 190 2009 vs Sunset Bay Cruz 250 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sunset Bay Basic 190 2009 vs Sunset Bay Cruz 250 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Sunset Bay Cruz 250 2006 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Sunset Bay Basic 190 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sunset Bay Cruz 250 2006 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Sunset Bay Basic 190 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sunset Bay Cruz 250 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sunset Bay Cruz 250 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sunset Bay Basic 190 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSunset Bay
MakeSunset Bay
ModelBasic 19
ModelCruz 25
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamDeck Width: 8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,489 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1128.99
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2489
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 11 in. Width: 8 ft. 6 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max115 hp
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter24 in
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,696 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14