Matching a deep vee Ebbtide 224 SE Cuddy 2010 against a modified vee Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2008 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 224 SE Cuddy 2010 at 20,8 ft versus Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2008 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 224 SE Cuddy 2010 tips the scales at 3 456 lbs — 3 071 lbs more than the Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2008 at 385 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 300 hp, the Ebbtide 224 SE Cuddy 2010 has a 50-hp advantage over the Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2008'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 2400 SS FC O/B 2008 carries 68 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Ebbtide 224 SE Cuddy 2010. 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 2400 SS FC O/B 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Ebbtide 224 SE Cuddy 2010 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2400 SS FC O/B 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 224 SE Cuddy 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.