Matching a deep vee Ebbtide 188 SE Bow Rider O/B 2013 against a modified vee Ebbtide 2100 SS SC FC O/B 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Ebbtide 188 SE Bow Rider O/B 2013 at 18,3 ft versus Ebbtide 2100 SS SC FC O/B 2012 at 21,0 ft. At 172 lbs and 266 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 190 hp for the Ebbtide 188 SE Bow Rider O/B 2013 and 200 hp for the Ebbtide 2100 SS SC FC O/B 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ebbtide 2100 SS SC FC O/B 2012 carries 45 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Ebbtide 188 SE Bow Rider O/B 2013. 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 Ebbtide 2100 SS SC FC O/B 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Ebbtide 188 SE Bow Rider O/B 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 2100 SS SC FC O/B 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2100 SS SC FC O/B 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 188 SE Bow Rider O/B 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.