Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 boat specs
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Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007
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Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007 boat specs
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Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007
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Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 vs Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 vs Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 at 26,0 ft versus Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007 at 24,0 ft. At 42 lbs and 53 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 and 320 hp for the Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007. 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 carries 68 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007. 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 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007 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
MakeEbbtide
MakeEbbtide
Model2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport
Model2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail4,200 lbs
Weight - Detail5,300 lbs
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.53
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches296
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail33 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 Gxi Mpi SX 270 hp
Engine/s standardMerc 5.7L Alpha 250 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
HeadEnclosed
HeadFully enclosed molded fiberglass
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum capacity1,950 lbs
Maximum people14
Maximum people12
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 1 in
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity28 gal

Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 vs Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 or the Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007?
The Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 is the longer of the two at 26,0 feet overall. The Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 2,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 or the Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007?
For trailering, the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 has the edge at 42 lbs dry weight versus 53 lbs for the Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 is Coast Guard rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007 is certified for 12. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?
Both the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 and Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007 share an 8 ft. 6 in beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 or the Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007?
The Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 has the bigger tank at 68 gallons, versus 7 gallons on the Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007. That 61-gallon difference translates to roughly 183–305 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 and Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC Sport 2007 and the Ebbtide 2500 Mid-Cabin Cruiser 2007 are built by Ebbtide. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.