The Voyager Marine 1570 Bass 2008 is a flat-bottom design and the Voyager Marine Supreme Cruise Deluxe 2009 is a pontoon design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Voyager Marine 1570 Bass 2008 at 15,0 ft versus Voyager Marine Supreme Cruise Deluxe 2009 at 16,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine Supreme Cruise Deluxe 2009 tips the scales at 1 350 lbs - 760 lbs less than the Voyager Marine 1570 Bass 2008 at 590 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the Voyager Marine Supreme Cruise Deluxe 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Voyager Marine 1570 Bass 2008's 35-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Voyager Marine Supreme Cruise Deluxe 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Voyager Marine 1570 Bass 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Voyager Marine Supreme Cruise Deluxe 2009 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Voyager Marine 1570 Bass 2008 comes in at 17 lbs per hp versus 23 lbs per hp for the Voyager Marine Supreme Cruise Deluxe 2009. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration - meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.