Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tahoe 700 Limited 2021 vs Tahoe Boats Q4 SF 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tahoe 700 Limited 2021 vs Tahoe Boats Q4 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 Q4 SF 2012 tops out at 135 hp. Engine specs for the Tahoe 700 Limited 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tahoe 700 Limited 2021 carries 42 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Tahoe Boats Q4 SF 2012. 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 SF 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Tahoe 700 Limited 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 SF 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tahoe Boats Q4 SF 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tahoe 700 Limited 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 - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet18.08
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches217
Draft [max] - Detail3.17 ft
Draft [max] - Detail18 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft Min2.33 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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makeMercury®
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMerCruiser® 3.0 MPI ECT
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135 hp
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
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeTahoe Boats
Modelnot available
ModelQ4 SF
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over all18 ft. 8 in. with swing-away tongue