Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ebbtide 2300 Sport Cuddy 2006 vs Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ebbtide 2300 Sport Cuddy 2006 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 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Ebbtide 2300 Sport Cuddy 2006 at 23,0 feet (2006). At 42 lbs and 52 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 375 hp, the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 has a 55-hp advantage over the Ebbtide 2300 Sport Cuddy 2006's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2300 Sport Cuddy 2006 caps at 1. 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 2300 Sport Cuddy 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2300 Sport Cuddy
Model2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC
Model Year2006
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 - Detail37 in
Depth - DetailCenterline at Floor: 34 in. (86.36 cm)
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inches34
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,358.68 kg)
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.52
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet26.5
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Length overall - Meters7.06
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Inches278
Length overall - Inches318
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.08
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 Gxi Mpi SX 270 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (264.98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine max375 hp
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
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potty
HeadEnclosed head with port-a-potty
Maximum capacity1,600 lbs
Maximum capacityNMMA Rated: 2,200 lbs. (997.90 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people14 or 2,100 lbs. (952.54 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed57 mph @ 4,800 rpm