The Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC 2007 vs Ebbtide 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2012 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 2007 at 23,0 ft versus Ebbtide 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2012 at 23,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2012 tips the scales at 385 lbs — 343 lbs less than the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC 2007 at 42 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 320 hp, the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC 2007 has a 70-hp advantage over the Ebbtide 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2012's 250-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 68 gal and 68 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2012 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2400 Fun Cruiser DC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.