The Ebbtide 2100 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 vs Ebbtide 2240 Extreme Bow Rider 2010 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 2240 Extreme Bow Rider 2010 measures 20,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 18,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ebbtide 2100 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). At 3 475 lbs and 3 475 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 2240 Extreme Bow Rider 2010 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Ebbtide 2100 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 45 gal and 45 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ebbtide 2100 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2240 Extreme Bow Rider 2010 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 2100 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2100 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 2240 Extreme Bow Rider 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.