Matching a modified vee Ebbtide 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2013 against a deep vee Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2013 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 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2013 at 23,6 ft versus Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2013 at 24,5 ft. At 385 lbs and 475 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 320 hp, the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2013 has a 70-hp advantage over the Ebbtide 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2013'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 SC FC O/B 2013 carries 68 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2013. 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 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2013 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.