The Ebbtide 2100 Bow Rider 2007 vs Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2011 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 2400 SS FC O/B 2011 measures 23,6 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ebbtide 2100 Bow Rider 2007 at 20,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2011 tips the scales at 3 850 lbs - 375 lbs less than the Ebbtide 2100 Bow Rider 2007 at 3 475 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Ebbtide 2100 Bow Rider 2007 has a 70-hp advantage over the Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2011's 250-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2011 carries 68 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Ebbtide 2100 Bow Rider 2007. 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 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2100 Bow Rider 2007 caps at 11. 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2011 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 2100 Bow Rider 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.