Both the Voyager Marine 18 ft. Drifter Fish 2012 and the Voyager Marine Supreme Cruise Deluxe 2009 are pontoon designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
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 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 - 175 lbs less than the Voyager Marine 18 ft. Drifter Fish 2012 at 1 175 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 60 hp for the Voyager Marine 18 ft. Drifter Fish 2012 and 60 hp for the Voyager Marine Supreme Cruise Deluxe 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
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 18 ft. Drifter Fish 2012 caps at 6. 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 18 ft. Drifter Fish 2012 comes in at 20 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.
Both are 2-tube and 2-tube pontoon designs respectively. Tube diameter and gauge affect stability and load capacity - more so than most buyers realize when comparing on paper.
Bottom line: Choose the Voyager Marine Supreme Cruise Deluxe 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Voyager Marine 18 ft. Drifter Fish 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.