The Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 vs Ebbtide 2100 SS FC O/B 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 at 21,0 ft versus Ebbtide 2100 SS FC O/B 2009 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 tips the scales at 3 500 lbs - 840 lbs more than the Ebbtide 2100 SS FC O/B 2009 at 2 660 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 280 hp, the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 has a 80-hp advantage over the Ebbtide 2100 SS FC O/B 2009's 200-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 45 gal and 45 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 and its 280-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Ebbtide 2100 SS FC O/B 2009 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.