The Voyager Marine Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 vs Voyager Marine Lake Raider 182 Fish 2006 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 Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 measures 27,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Voyager Marine Lake Raider 182 Fish 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 tips the scales at 277 lbs — 264 lbs more than the Voyager Marine Lake Raider 182 Fish 2006 at 13 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 300 hp, the Voyager Marine Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 has a 225-hp advantage over the Voyager Marine Lake Raider 182 Fish 2006's 75-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 Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Voyager Marine Lake Raider 182 Fish 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Voyager Marine Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Voyager Marine Lake Raider 182 Fish 2006 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 1 lbs per hp for the Voyager Marine Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013. 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.
The Voyager Marine Lake Raider 182 Fish 2006 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Voyager Marine Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 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 Extreme 27 CR-SL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Voyager Marine Lake Raider 182 Fish 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.