Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tahoe 550 TS 2021 vs Tahoe Boats Q4 SS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tahoe 550 TS 2021 vs Tahoe Boats Q4 SS 2008 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 Q4 SS 2008 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Tahoe 550 TS 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tahoe 550 TS 2021 carries 33 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Tahoe Boats Q4 SS 2008. 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 Q4 SS 2008 is rated for 8 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 Q4 SS 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tahoe Boats Q4 SS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,0 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 - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches217
Draft [max] - Detail2.58 ft
Draft [max] - Detail17 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft Min1.25 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam91 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches91
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail29 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,270 lbs. with engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1029.65
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.227
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMerCruiser? 3.0L 135 hp inline 4-cylinder without power steering
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max135 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,050 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 (1,050 lbs.)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeTahoe Boats
Modelnot available
ModelQ4 SS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailCustom factory matched single axle drive-on
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all18 ft. 8 in. with swing-away
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight2,697 lbs