Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tahoe Pontoons 18 ft. SE-B Fish 2011 vs Tahoe Pontoons Cascade DRL 2012: Which Pontoon Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Tahoe Pontoons 18 ft. SE-B Fish 2011 and the Tahoe Pontoons Cascade DRL 2012 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Tahoe Pontoons 18 ft. SE-B Fish 2011 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Tahoe Pontoons Cascade DRL 2012 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tahoe Pontoons 18 ft. SE-B Fish 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Tahoe Pontoons Cascade DRL 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tahoe Pontoons 18 ft. SE-B Fish 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tahoe Pontoons 18 ft. SE-B Fish 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tahoe Pontoons Cascade DRL 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeTahoe Pontoons
MakeTahoe Pontoons
Model18 ft. SE-B Fish
ModelCascade DRL
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail1,650 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg748.43
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1650
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 6 in.
Width [transom] - Detail8.5 ft.
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail22 ft.
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in.
Tube diameter25 in.
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,870 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9 / 1,270 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available