Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Aquasport 224 Bay 2021 vs Aquasport 255 Osprey 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Aquasport 224 Bay 2021 vs Aquasport 255 Osprey 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.
The Aquasport 255 Osprey 2006 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Aquasport 224 Bay 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Aquasport 255 Osprey 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Aquasport 224 Bay 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Aquasport 255 Osprey 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Aquasport 255 Osprey 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Aquasport 224 Bay 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.01 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches316
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout top (approx.): 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m) With T-top (approx.): 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m) With Bimini top (approx.): 7 ft. 5 in. (2.26 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,815 lbs. (1,730 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1730.45
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3815
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.01
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (682 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp (224 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal. (30 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAquasport
Modelnot available
Model255 Osprey
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006