Matching a deep vee Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2008 against a modified vee Ebbtide 2600 Mid-Cabin 2008 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 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2008 at 24,0 ft versus Ebbtide 2600 Mid-Cabin 2008 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2008 tips the scales at 475 lbs — 422 lbs more than the Ebbtide 2600 Mid-Cabin 2008 at 53 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2008 and 320 hp for the Ebbtide 2600 Mid-Cabin 2008. 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 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2600 Mid-Cabin 2008 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 2600 Mid-Cabin 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.