Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ebbtide 2600 Cuddy Bow Rider 2007 vs Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ebbtide 2600 Cuddy Bow Rider 2007 vs Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Ebbtide 2600 Cuddy Bow Rider 2007 at 26,0 ft versus Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 at 26,5 ft. At 52 lbs and 52 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Ebbtide 2600 Cuddy Bow Rider 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009's 375-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Ebbtide 2600 Cuddy Bow Rider 2007 carries 11 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 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 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Ebbtide 2600 Cuddy Bow Rider 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ebbtide 2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 26,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ebbtide 2600 Cuddy Bow Rider 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2600 Cuddy Bow Rider
Model2660 Z-Trak SS DC FC
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail37 in
Depth - DetailCenterline at Floor: 34 in. (86.36 cm)
Depth - Centimeters93.98
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inches37
Depth - Inches34
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs
Weight - Detail5,200 lbs. (2,358.68 kg)
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - kg2358.68
Weight - lbs.52
Weight - lbs.52
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet26.5
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches318
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.08
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi Mpi SX 280 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail110 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (264.98 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters416.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max425 hp
Engine max375 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta Aquamatic
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV-8, 496 ci (8.1 l) duoprop
Fuel systemnot available
Fuel systemMPI, fuel filter with water separator, 2 electric fuel feed pumps, flexible fuel lines
Operational Info
HeadPorta-potti
HeadEnclosed head with port-a-potty
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity8 gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs
Maximum capacityNMMA Rated: 2,200 lbs. (997.90 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people14 or 2,100 lbs. (952.54 kg)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed57 mph @ 4,800 rpm