Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tidewater Boats 180CC Adventure 2013 vs Tidewater Boats 198 CC Adventure 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tidewater Boats 180CC Adventure 2013 vs Tidewater Boats 198 CC Adventure 2021 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 198 CC Adventure 2021 has a 35-hp advantage over the Tidewater Boats 180CC Adventure 2013's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Tidewater Boats 198 CC Adventure 2021 carries 56 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Tidewater Boats 180CC Adventure 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 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: The Tidewater Boats 198 CC Adventure 2021 at 20,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tidewater Boats 180CC Adventure 2013 at 17,7 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeTidewater Boats
Makenot available
Model180CC Adventure
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 9 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail10 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches1
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17.67
Length - Feet20
Length [over all with swim platform]17 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower90 hp recommended
Horsepower150 hp
Engine max115 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYAMAHA
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower