The Voyager Marine VF18 2004 vs Voyager Marine VS22FC/CC Super Fish & Cruise / Center Console 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 VS22FC/CC Super Fish & Cruise / Center Console 2006 measures 22,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Voyager Marine VF18 2004 at 18,0 feet (2004). At 12 lbs and 2 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Voyager Marine VS22FC/CC Super Fish & Cruise / Center Console 2006 tops out at 115 hp. Engine specs for the Voyager Marine VF18 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Voyager Marine VS22FC/CC Super Fish & Cruise / Center Console 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Voyager Marine VF18 2004 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 VS22FC/CC Super Fish & Cruise / Center Console 2006 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 VS22FC/CC Super Fish & Cruise / Center Console 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Voyager Marine VF18 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.