Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Voyager Marine Elite Cruise 2006 vs Voyager Marine Series 8500 - 1885 Open 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Voyager Marine Elite Cruise 2006 vs Voyager Marine Series 8500 - 1885 Open 2009 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 Voyager Marine Series 8500 - 1885 Open 2009 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Voyager Marine Elite Cruise 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Voyager Marine Elite Cruise 2006 and Voyager Marine Series 8500 - 1885 Open 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeVoyager Marine
MakeVoyager Marine
ModelElite Cruise
ModelSeries 8500 - 1885 Open
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beamnot available
Beam85 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches85
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail26 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches26
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail500 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg226.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.500
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail60 in.
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in.
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.09 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeFlat
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max40 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people2