Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ebbtide 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 vs Ebbtide 2440 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ebbtide 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 vs Ebbtide 2440 Z-Trak SS 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Ebbtide 2440 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 measures 23,2 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ebbtide 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2440 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 tips the scales at 4 650 lbs - 1 750 lbs less than the Ebbtide 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 at 2 900 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.
The Ebbtide 2440 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 tops out at 375 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 2440 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 carries 70 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Ebbtide 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005. 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 2440 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Ebbtide 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 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 2440 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2440 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 23,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner 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
Model1900 Bow Rider w/ Liner
Model2440 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 1 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail32 in.
Depth - DetailCenterline at Floor: 38 in. (91.44 cm)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters96.52
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches38
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs.
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs. (2,109.21 kg)
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - lbs.2900
Weight - lbs.4650
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet23.17
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Inches224
Length overall - Inches278
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.06
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]25 ft. 5 in. (7.75 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (264.98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta Aquamatic
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV-8, 496 ci (8.1 l) duoprop
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemMPI, fuel filter with water separator, 2 electric fuel feed pumps, flexible fuel lines
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs.
Maximum capacityNMMA Rated: 2,050 lbs. (929.86 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people13 or 1,950 lbs. (884.51 kg)
Headnot available
HeadPort-a-potty
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed34.5 mph @ 3,000 rpm
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed58 mph @ 4,800 rpm