Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Duracraft 169 DVS 2007 vs Duracraft 2100 Bay Boss 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Duracraft 169 DVS 2007 vs Duracraft 2100 Bay Boss 2004 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 130 hp, the Duracraft 2100 Bay Boss 2004 has a 40-hp advantage over the Duracraft 169 DVS 2007's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 Duracraft 2100 Bay Boss 2004 and its 130-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Duracraft 169 DVS 2007 with its 90-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeDuracraft
MakeDuracraft
Model169 DVS
Model2100 Bay Boss
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches96
Weight - Detail990 lbs
Weight - Detail1,522 lbs
Weight - kg449.06
Weight - kg690.37
Weight - lbs.99
Weight - lbs.1522
Width [transom] - DetailTransom: 20 in., Bottom: 70 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide: 23 in
Height - DetailSide - 24 in
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inches23
Height - Inches24
Length - Feet16
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in
Length overall - Meters5.11
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches201
Length overall - Inches244
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.100 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine max130 HP
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 Persons