Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tidewater Boats 196CC Adventure 2012 vs Tidewater Boats 256 LXF 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tidewater Boats 196CC Adventure 2012 vs Tidewater Boats 256 LXF 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 Tidewater Boats 196CC Adventure 2012 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Tidewater Boats 256 LXF 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 256 LXF 2021 at 25,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Tidewater Boats 196CC Adventure 2012 at 19,5 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
Model196CC Adventure
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet19.5
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower115 hp recommended
Horsepowernot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,050 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower