Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ebbtide 2200 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 vs Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ebbtide 2200 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 vs Ebbtide 2660 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 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 measures 26,5 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ebbtide 2200 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 at 21,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 tips the scales at 5 200 lbs - 1 250 lbs less than the Ebbtide 2200 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 at 3 950 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 Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Ebbtide 2200 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 carries 70 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Ebbtide 2200 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005. 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 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2200 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 26,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 2200 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 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
Model2200 Bow Rider w/ Liner
Model2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC
Model Year2005
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 - Detail31 in.
Depth - DetailCenterline at Floor: 34 in. (86.36 cm)
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches31
Depth - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,950 lbs.
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,358.68 kg)
Weight - kg1791.69
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.3950
Weight - lbs.5200
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet26.5
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in.
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Inches260
Length overall - Inches318
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.08
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (264.98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta Aquamatic
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV-8, 496 ci (8.1 l) duoprop
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemMPI, fuel filter with water separator, 2 electric fuel feed pumps, flexible fuel lines
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,900 lbs.
Maximum capacityNMMA Rated: 2,200 lbs. (997.90 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people14 or 2,100 lbs. (952.54 kg)
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed head with port-a-potty
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed57 mph @ 4,800 rpm