Matching a pontoon Voyager Marine 18 ft. Drifter Fish 2012 against a flat Voyager Marine 1870CC 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 18 ft. Drifter Fish 2012 at 18,0 ft versus Voyager Marine 1870CC 2010 at 18,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine 18 ft. Drifter Fish 2012 tips the scales at 1 175 lbs — 1 089 lbs more than the Voyager Marine 1870CC 2010 at 86 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 115 hp, the Voyager Marine 1870CC 2010 has a 55-hp advantage over the Voyager Marine 18 ft. Drifter Fish 2012's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Voyager Marine 1870CC 2010 and its 115-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Voyager Marine 18 ft. Drifter Fish 2012 with its 60-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.