Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tahoe 550 TS 2021 vs Tahoe Boats Q7 SF 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tahoe 550 TS 2021 vs Tahoe Boats Q7 SF 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 Q7 SF 2012 tops out at 300 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 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tahoe Boats Q7 SF 2012 is rated for 9 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 Q7 SF 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tahoe Boats Q7 SF 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,5 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 - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet20.5
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches246
Draft [max] - Detail2.58 ft
Draft [max] - Detail23 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.58
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches23
Draft Min1.25 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam96 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches96
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,800 lbs. with engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1270.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.28
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury®
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser® 4.3 l V-6
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower190 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeTahoe Boats
Modelnot available
ModelQ7 SF
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Weight3,631 lbs. (package weight)