Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tahoe 550 TS 2021 vs Tahoe Boats 215 Xi 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tahoe 550 TS 2021 vs Tahoe Boats 215 Xi 2012 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 215 Xi 2012 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Tahoe 550 TS 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 33 gal and 36 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tahoe Boats 215 Xi 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Tahoe 550 TS 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tahoe Boats 215 Xi 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tahoe Boats 215 Xi 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tahoe 550 TS 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet21.5
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches258
Draft [max] - Detail2.58 ft
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft Min1.25 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,425 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1553.55
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3425
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser® 4.3 l V-6
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeTahoe Boats
Modelnot available
Model215 Xi
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee