When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2011 and the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 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 2011 at 24,5 ft versus Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 at 26,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2011 tips the scales at 475 lbs — 423 lbs more than the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 has a 55-hp advantage over the Ebbtide 2460 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2011's 320-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.

Both boats are rated for 14 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.