Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2006 vs Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2006 vs Ebbtide 2640 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 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 measures 26,3 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2006 at 21,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2006 tips the scales at 3 825 lbs — 3 773 lbs more than the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 at 52 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 375 hp, the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 has a 75-hp advantage over the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2006's 300-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 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2006 carries 45 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS 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 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2006 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 26,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser DC 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2100 Fun Cruiser DC
Model2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail32 in
Depth - DetailCenterline at Floor: 36 in. (91.44 cm)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,825 lbs
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,358.68 kg)
Weight - kg1734.99
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.3825
Weight - lbs.52
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet26.33
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches316
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.03
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0GL SX 220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (264.98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp
Engine max375 hp (280 kW)
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury MerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV-8, 496 ci (8.1 l) Mag
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemMPI, water-cooled
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
HeadEnclosed head with porta-potti
Maximum capacity1,854 lbs
Maximum capacityNMMA Rated: 2,200 lbs. (997.90 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people13 or 1,950 lbs. (884.50 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed34 mph @ 3,000 rpm
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed55.7 mph @ 4,950 rpm