Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 vs Ebbtide 2600 Mid-Cabin 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 vs Ebbtide 2600 Mid-Cabin 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 2600 Mid-Cabin 2009 measures 27,3 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,3 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 2600 Mid-Cabin 2009 tips the scales at 5 300 lbs - 1 800 lbs less than the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 at 3 500 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 30-hp advantage over the Ebbtide 2600 Mid-Cabin 2009'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 2600 Mid-Cabin 2009 carries 70 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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: The Ebbtide 2600 Mid-Cabin 2009 at 27,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Ebbtide 2100 Fun Cruiser SC 2007 at 21,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model2100 Fun Cruiser SC
Model2600 Mid-Cabin
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 - Detail5,300 lbs. (2,404.04 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - lbs.3500
Weight - lbs.5300
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet27.33
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 4 in. (8.33 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters8.33
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches328
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.33
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 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 - Detail70 gal. (264.98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max280 hp
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury MerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV-8, 350 cc (5.7 l) EFI
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemEFI, 2V carb
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed head with porta-potti & liner
Headnot available
Maximum capacity1,854 lbs.
Maximum capacityNMMA Rated: 1,950 lbs. (884.5 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people12 or 1,800 lbs. (816.47)
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 1 in.
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity28 gal. (105.99 l)
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed33.5 mph @ 3,900 rpm
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed45.5 mph @ 5,200 rpm