Doral Alegria 2008 boat specs
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Doral Alegria 2008
2008
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Doral Alegria 2009 boat specs
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Doral Alegria 2009
2009
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Doral Alegria 2008 vs Doral Alegria 2009 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Doral Alegria 2008 and the Doral Alegria 2009 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Doral Alegria 2008 at 45,0 ft versus Doral Alegria 2009 at 45,3 ft. At 3 lbs and 3 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Doral Alegria 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Doral Alegria 2008 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Doral Alegria 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Doral Alegria 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 45,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Doral Alegria 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeDoral
MakeDoral
ModelAlegria
ModelAlegria
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Beam13 ft. 10 in. (4.21 m)
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Inches166
Beam - Inches166
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Weight - Detail30,000 lbs. (13,636 kg) w/ TAMD75
Weight - Detail30,000 lbs. (13,636 kg)
Weight - kg13607.76
Weight - kg13607.76
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.3
Length - Meters13.79
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet45
Length - Feet45.25
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]49.6 ft. (15.09 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 3 in. (13.79 m)
Length overall - Detail51 ft. 3 in. (15.62 m)
Length overall - Meters13.79
Length overall - Meters15.62
Length overall - Inches543
Length overall - Inches615
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail2 - 200 gal. (2 - 757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail2 - 200 gal. (2 - 757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
HeadroomCabin: 7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 74 gal. (280 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 74 gal. (280 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters280.12
Holding tank capacity - Liters280.12
Holding tank capacity - Gal74
Holding tank capacity - Gal74
Headnot available
HeadVacuflush®
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity92 gal. (348 l)

Doral Alegria 2008 vs Doral Alegria 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Doral Alegria 2008 or the Doral Alegria 2009?
The Doral Alegria 2009 is the longer of the two at 45,3 feet overall. The Doral Alegria 2008 comes in at 45,0 feet, making it roughly 0,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Doral Alegria 2008 or the Doral Alegria 2009?
For trailering, the Doral Alegria 2009 has the edge at 3 lbs dry weight versus 3 lbs for the Doral Alegria 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Doral Alegria 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 13 passengers, while the Doral Alegria 2009 is certified for 15. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?
Both the Doral Alegria 2008 and Doral Alegria 2009 share an 13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.
How do the fuel tanks compare on the Doral Alegria 2008 and Doral Alegria 2009?
Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 2 gallons and 2 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.
Are the Doral Alegria 2008 and Doral Alegria 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Doral Alegria 2008 and the Doral Alegria 2009 are built by Doral. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.