Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 vs Ebbtide 2200 SS SC FC 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 vs Ebbtide 2200 SS SC FC 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 2200 SS SC FC 2009 at 21,0 ft. At 3 500 lbs and 3 500 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 280 hp, the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 has a 60-hp advantage over the Ebbtide 2200 SS SC FC 2009's 220-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 2200 SS SC FC 2009 with its 220-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model2100 Fun Cruiser SC
Model2200 SS SC FC
Model Year2007
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: 32 in. (81.28 cm)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches32
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,587.57 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.3500
Weight - lbs.3500
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches252
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.4
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 2 in. (7.06 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0GL SX 220 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.34 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max280 hp
Engine max220 hp (164 kW)
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury MerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV-6, 262 (4.3 l) MPI
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemMPI, water-cooled
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed head with porta-potti & liner
HeadPort-a-potty
Maximum capacity1,854 lbs.
Maximum capacityNMMA Rated: 1,854 lbs. (840.96 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people12 or 1,800 lbs. (816.47 kg)
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed29.2 mph @ 3,000 rpm
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed50 mph @ 4,800 rpm