The Voyager Marine 1770 Bass 2009 vs Voyager Marine VS25FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Voyager Marine VS25FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 measures 25,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Voyager Marine 1770 Bass 2009 at 17,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine 1770 Bass 2009 tips the scales at 645 lbs — 477 lbs more than the Voyager Marine VS25FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 at 168 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 Voyager Marine 1770 Bass 2009 carries a rated maximum of 60 hp. Engine data for the Voyager Marine VS25FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 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 Voyager Marine VS25FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Voyager Marine 1770 Bass 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Voyager Marine VS25FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 could be the deciding factor.
The Voyager Marine VS25FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Voyager Marine 1770 Bass 2009 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Voyager Marine VS25FC Super Fish & Cruise 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Voyager Marine 1770 Bass 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.