Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tahoe Boats 202 I/O 2003 vs Tahoe Boats Q7i 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tahoe Boats 202 I/O 2003 vs Tahoe Boats Q7i 2011 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 Q7i 2011 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Tahoe Boats 202 I/O 2003 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 45 gal and 45 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tahoe Boats 202 I/O 2003 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Tahoe Boats Q7i 2011 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tahoe Boats 202 I/O 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tahoe Boats 202 I/O 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tahoe Boats Q7i 2011 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
MakeTahoe Boats
MakeTahoe Boats
Model Year2003
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise16 degrees
Deadrise20℃
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches246
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches23
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,031 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1374.84
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3031
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser® 4.3 l V-6
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1550 lbs
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Maximum people11 Persons
Maximum people9
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee