Matching a modified vee Ebbtide 2200 SS DC FC 2013 against a deep vee Ebbtide 224 SE Cuddy 2013 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 2200 SS DC FC 2013 at 21,0 ft versus Ebbtide 224 SE Cuddy 2013 at 20,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2200 SS DC FC 2013 tips the scales at 3 825 lbs — 369 lbs more than the Ebbtide 224 SE Cuddy 2013 at 3 456 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 — 300 hp for the Ebbtide 2200 SS DC FC 2013 and 300 hp for the Ebbtide 224 SE Cuddy 2013. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 45 gal and 45 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ebbtide 2200 SS DC FC 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Ebbtide 224 SE Cuddy 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 2200 SS DC FC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2200 SS DC FC 2013 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 224 SE Cuddy 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.