Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 vs Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 vs Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 measures 24,5 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 at 21,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 tips the scales at 475 lbs — 440 lbs less than the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 at 35 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 280 hp for the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 and 300 hp for the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 carries 45 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 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 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 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 SC
Model2460 Z-Trak SS DC 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: 33 in. (83.82 cm)
Depth - Centimeters81.28
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inches32
Depth - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs
Weight - Detail4,750 lbs. (4,750 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg2154.56
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.475
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24.5
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in. (7.47 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches294
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.47
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
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 max280 hp
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury MerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV-8, 350 ci (5.7 l) Mag 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: 2,200 lbs. (997.90 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people14 or 2,100 lbs. (952.54 kg)
Performance
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measure26.6 mph @ 3,000 rpm
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measure50.5 mph @ 5,200 rpm