The Voyager Marine Lake Raider 214 Fish 2006 vs Voyager Marine VF24SPT Sport Series 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Voyager Marine Lake Raider 214 Fish 2006 at 21,0 ft versus Voyager Marine VF24SPT Sport Series 2005 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Voyager Marine VF24SPT Sport Series 2005 tips the scales at 153 lbs — 137 lbs less than the Voyager Marine Lake Raider 214 Fish 2006 at 16 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 Lake Raider 214 Fish 2006 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Voyager Marine VF24SPT Sport Series 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 VF24SPT Sport Series 2005 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Voyager Marine Lake Raider 214 Fish 2006 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Voyager Marine VF24SPT Sport Series 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Both are inflatable designs, which means they pack down for compact storage, can be carried in a bag, and are dramatically lighter than equivalent rigid hulls. The trade-off is setup time and the need to monitor tube pressure regularly.
Bottom line: Choose the Voyager Marine VF24SPT Sport Series 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Voyager Marine Lake Raider 214 Fish 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.