Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider    2005 boat specs
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Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005
2005
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Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 boat specs
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Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005
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Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 vs Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 vs Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 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 — Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 at 18,0 ft versus Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 tips the scales at 3 825 lbs — 3 799 lbs less than the Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 at 26 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 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 190 Bow Rider 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeEbbtide
MakeEbbtide
Model190 Bow Rider
Model2100 Fun Cruiser DC
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs
Weight - Detail3,825 lbs
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kg1734.99
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.3825
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches252
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs
Maximum capacity1,854 lbs
Maximum people9
Maximum people12

Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 vs Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 or the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005?
The Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 comes in at 18,0 feet, making it roughly 3,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 or the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005?
For trailering, the Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 has the edge at 26 lbs dry weight versus 3 825 lbs for the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005. 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 Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 is certified for 12. 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.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 measures 102" wide, compared to 97" for the Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 or the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005?
The Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 has the bigger tank at 45 gallons, versus 26 gallons on the Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005. That 19-gallon difference translates to roughly 57–95 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 and Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Ebbtide 190 Bow Rider 2005 and the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2005 are built by Ebbtide. 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.