Matching a modified vee Ebbtide 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2013 against a deep vee Ebbtide 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 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 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 2013 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2013 tips the scales at 385 lbs — 333 lbs more than the Ebbtide 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Ebbtide 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 2013 has a 180-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 11 gallons in the Ebbtide 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Ebbtide 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 2013 at 26,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Ebbtide 2400 SS SC FC O/B 2013 at 23,6 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.