Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Aquasport 224 Bay 2021 vs Aquasport 275 Explorer 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Aquasport 224 Bay 2021 vs Aquasport 275 Explorer 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 275 Explorer 2006 tops out at 500 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 275 Explorer 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 275 Explorer 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Aquasport 275 Explorer 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 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 - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.53 m)
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches339
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.89 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout top (approx.): 7 ft. 1 in. (2.16 m) With hardtop (approx.): 9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m) With Bimini top (approx.): 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (0.48 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (0.86 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,425 lbs. (2,914 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2914.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.6425
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail188 gal. (712 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters711.66
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal188
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp (373 kw)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomStanding: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m) Sitting: 46 in. (1.16 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity27 gal. (102 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeAquasport
Modelnot available
Model275 Explorer
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006