The Century Boats 2400 Center Console 2009 vs Century Boats 2400 Walk Around 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Century Boats 2400 Center Console 2009 at 24,5 ft versus Century Boats 2400 Walk Around 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Century Boats 2400 Center Console 2009 tips the scales at 445 lbs — 397 lbs more than the Century Boats 2400 Walk Around 2006 at 48 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Century Boats 2400 Center Console 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Century Boats 2400 Walk Around 2006's 300-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 2400 Center Console 2009 carries 175 gallons versus 14 gallons in the Century Boats 2400 Walk Around 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Century Boats 2400 Center Console 2009 and its 350-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Century Boats 2400 Walk Around 2006 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.