Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tahoe Boats 222 2003 vs Tahoe Boats Q5i Sport 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tahoe Boats 222 2003 vs Tahoe Boats Q5i Sport 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 Q5i Sport 2009 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Tahoe Boats 222 2003 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tahoe Boats 222 2003 carries 45 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Tahoe Boats Q5i Sport 2009. 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 222 2003 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Tahoe Boats Q5i Sport 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tahoe Boats 222 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tahoe Boats 222 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tahoe Boats Q5i Sport 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTahoe Boats
MakeTahoe Boats
Model Year2003
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches91
Deadrise16 degrees
Deadrise16℃
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detail17 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches17
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.83
Length overall - Meters5.92
Length overall - Inches269
Length overall - Inches233
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,722 lbs. with engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1234.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2722
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerCruiser®
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.3 l 190 hp V-6
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1850 lbs
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs
Maximum people13 Persons
Maximum people8 (1,300 lbs.)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all20 ft. 0 in. with swing-away
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,719 lbs