Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tahoe 1950 2019 vs Tahoe Boats Q8i 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tahoe 1950 2019 vs Tahoe Boats Q8i 2009 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 Tahoe Boats Q8i 2009 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Tahoe 1950 2019 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tahoe Boats Q8i 2009 carries 54 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Tahoe 1950 2019. 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 Tahoe Boats Q8i 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Tahoe 1950 2019 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tahoe Boats Q8i 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tahoe Boats Q8i 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tahoe 1950 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches228
Length overall - Inches26
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.35
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser®
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.0 l 220 hp V-8
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,550 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10 (1,550 lbs.)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeTahoe Boats
Modelnot available
ModelQ8i
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom factory matched tandem axle