Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 vs Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 or the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012?

The Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 is the longer of the two at 26,3 feet overall. The Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 comes in at 24,5 feet, making it roughly 1,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 or the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012?

For trailering, the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 has the edge at 52 lbs dry weight versus 475 lbs for the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 is rated to a maximum of 425 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 tops out at 300 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 is certified for 13. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 and Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: How do the fuel tanks compare on the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 and Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 7 gallons and 7 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.

Q: Are the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 and Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 and the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 are built by Ebbtide. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 vs Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012

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Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009

2009

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Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 vs Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 and the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 at 24,5 ft versus Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 at 26,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 tips the scales at 475 lbs — 423 lbs more than the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 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 425 hp, the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 has a 125-hp advantage over the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 caps at 13. 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 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 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeEbbtide

Model2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC

Model2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider

Model Year2009

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Depth - DetailCenterline at Floor: 33 in. (83.82 cm)

Depth - DetailCenterline at Floor: 36 in. (91.44 cm)

Depth - Centimeters83.82

Depth - Centimeters91.44

Depth - Inches33

Depth - Inches36

Weight - Detail4,750 lbs. (4,750 kg)

Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,358.68 kg)

Weight - kg2154.56

Weight - kg2358.68

Weight - lbs.475

Weight - lbs.52

Length - Meters7.47

Length - Meters8.03

Length - Feet24.5

Length - Feet26.33

Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in. (7.47 m)

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Meters7.47

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Inches294

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeMercury MerCruiser

Engine makenot available

Engine modelV-8, 350 ci (5.7 l) Mag MPI

Engine modelnot available

Fuel systemMPI, water-cooled

Fuel systemnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (264.98 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98

Fuel tank capacity - Gal7

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Engine max300 hp (224 kW)

Engine max425 hp

Performance

Cruising speed measure26.6 mph @ 3,000 rpm

Cruising speed measurenot available

Maximum speed measure50.5 mph @ 5,200 rpm

Maximum speed measurenot available

Operational Info

HeadPort-a-potty

Headnot available

Maximum capacityNMMA Rated: 2,200 lbs. (997.90 kg)

Maximum capacityNMMA Rated: 2,200 lbs. (997.9 kg)

Maximum people14 or 2,100 lbs. (952.54 kg)

Maximum people13 or 1,950 lbs. (884.51 kg)

Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 vs Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 or the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012?

The Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 is the longer of the two at 26,3 feet overall. The Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 comes in at 24,5 feet, making it roughly 1,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 or the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012?

For trailering, the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 has the edge at 52 lbs dry weight versus 475 lbs for the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 is rated to a maximum of 425 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 tops out at 300 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 is certified for 13. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 and Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

How do the fuel tanks compare on the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 and Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 7 gallons and 7 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.

Are the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 and Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 and the Ebbtide 2640 Z-Trak SS Bow Rider 2012 are built by Ebbtide. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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