The Ebbtide 2300 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 vs Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2013 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 2013 measures 26,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ebbtide 2300 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 at 23,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2300 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 413 lbs more than the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2013 at 52 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 2013 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Ebbtide 2300 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 7 gal and 7 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2300 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 caps at 13. 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2013 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 2300 Bow Rider w/ Liner 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.