Matching a modified vee Ebbtide 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2011 against a deep vee Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2012 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 2011 at 23,2 ft versus Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2012 at 24,5 ft. At 465 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Ebbtide 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2011 and 320 hp for the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 7 gal and 7 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2011 caps at 10. 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2012 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 2440 Z-Track SS Cuddy Cabin 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.