Matching a modified vee Ebbtide 2100 SS FC O/B 2009 against a deep vee Ebbtide 215 SE Bow Rider 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Ebbtide 2100 SS FC O/B 2009 at 21,0 ft versus Ebbtide 215 SE Bow Rider 2012 at 19,7 ft. At 266 lbs and 308 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 270 hp, the Ebbtide 215 SE Bow Rider 2012 has a 70-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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ebbtide 2100 SS FC O/B 2009 carries 45 gallons versus 36 gallons in the Ebbtide 215 SE Bow Rider 2012. 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 2100 SS FC O/B 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Ebbtide 215 SE Bow Rider 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 2100 SS FC O/B 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2100 SS FC O/B 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 215 SE Bow Rider 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.