The Ebbtide 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2009 is a modified-V design and the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2009 at 25,4 ft versus Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2012 at 26,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2012 tips the scales at 5 200 lbs - 550 lbs less than the Ebbtide 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2009 at 4 650 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 Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2012 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Ebbtide 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 70 gal and 70 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 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2009 caps at 10. 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2012 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 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.