Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ebbtide 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 vs Ebbtide 192 SE Bow Rider 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ebbtide 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 vs Ebbtide 192 SE Bow Rider 2009 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 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 at 18,0 ft versus Ebbtide 192 SE Bow Rider 2009 at 18,3 ft. At 29 lbs and 23 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.
The Ebbtide 192 SE Bow Rider 2009 tops out at 190 hp. Engine specs for the Ebbtide 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ebbtide 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 carries 36 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Ebbtide 192 SE Bow Rider 2009. 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 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Ebbtide 192 SE Bow Rider 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 192 SE Bow Rider 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner
Model192 SE Bow Rider
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in
Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches9
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - DetailCenterline at Floor: 31 in. (78.74 cm)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (1,043.26 kg)
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.23
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18.33
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 4 in. (5.59 m)
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters5.59
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.71 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury MerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV-6, 262 ci (4.3 l)
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel system2V Carb
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max190 hp (142 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs
Maximum capacityNMMA Rated: 1,300 lbs. (589.67 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people8 or 1,200 lbs. (544.31 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed48 mph @ 4,900 rpm