Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tidewater Boats 180 CC Adventure 2022 vs Tidewater Boats 196CC Adventure 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tidewater Boats 180 CC Adventure 2022 vs Tidewater Boats 196CC Adventure 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Tidewater Boats 196CC Adventure 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the Tidewater Boats 180 CC Adventure 2022's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Tidewater Boats 196CC Adventure 2008 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Tidewater Boats 180 CC Adventure 2022 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches234
Beamnot available
Beam98 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.18
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower115 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeTidewater Boats
Modelnot available
Model196CC Adventure
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee