Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ebbtide 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2009 vs Ebbtide 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Ebbtide 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2009 against a deep vee Ebbtide 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 2009 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 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2009 at 25,4 ft versus Ebbtide 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 2009 at 26,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2009 tips the scales at 465 lbs — 413 lbs more than the Ebbtide 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 2009 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 Ebbtide 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 2009 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.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ebbtide 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 2009 carries 11 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Ebbtide 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2009. 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 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 2009 is rated for 12 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 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 26,0 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.
General Boat Info
Model2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin
Model2700 SS Cuddy Bow Rider
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Depth - DetailCenterline at Floor: 36 in. (91.44 cm)
Depth - DetailCenterline at Floor: 37 in. (93.98 cm)
Depth - Centimeters91.44
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Inches36
Depth - Inches37
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs. (2,109.2 kg)
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,358.68 kg)
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.465
Weight - lbs.52
Length - Meters7.75
Length - Meters7.92
Length - Feet25.42
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in. (8.69 m)
Length overall - Meters7.75
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches305
Length overall - Inches312
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 6 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (264.98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal. (416.39 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury MerCruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV-8, 496 ci (8.1 l) Mag Hi-Output Bravo 1
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemMPI, water-cooled
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacityNMMA Rated: 1,600 lbs. (725.75 kg)
Maximum capacityNMMA Rated: 2,050 lbs. (929.86 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,500 lbs. (680.39 kg)
Maximum people12 or 1,950 lbs. (884.5 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal. (30.24 l)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed61.4 mph @ 4,950 rpm