Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tower 2010 vs Century Boats 2900CC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tower 2010 vs Century Boats 2900CC 2007 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 Century Boats 2900CC 2007 measures 29,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tower 2010 at 22,0 feet (2010). At 21 lbs and 7 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Century Boats 2900CC 2007 has a 350-hp advantage over the Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tower 2010's 250-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tower 2010 carries 65 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Century Boats 2900CC 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Century Boats 2900CC 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tower 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Century Boats 2900CC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Century Boats 2900CC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Century Boats 2202 Inshore Tower 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCentury Boats
MakeCentury Boats
Model2202 Inshore Tower
Model2900CC
Model Year201
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches114
DeadriseAt Transom: 14.5℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - DetailWithout Engine: 2,100 lbs
Weight - Detail7,000 lbs. without engine
Weight - kg952.54
Weight - kg3175.14
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.7
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.94
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches352
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Windshield: 7 ft. 2 in. With T-Top: 8 ft. 6 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp
Engine max600 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin 225TXR
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadElectric
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity22 gal. potable
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail7 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters26.5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal7