Matching a deep vee Ebbtide 202 SE Bow Rider 2012 against a modified vee Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2009 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2009 measures 23,6 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ebbtide 202 SE Bow Rider 2012 at 18,7 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2009 tips the scales at 385 lbs — 359 lbs less than the Ebbtide 202 SE Bow Rider 2012 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.
The Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2009 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Ebbtide 202 SE Bow Rider 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2009 carries 68 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Ebbtide 202 SE Bow Rider 2012. 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 2400 SS FC O/B 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Ebbtide 202 SE Bow Rider 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 202 SE Bow Rider 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.