Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 boat specs
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Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011
2011
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Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 boat specs
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Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011
2011
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Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 vs Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011: Which Catamaran Boat Fits Your Needs?

Both the Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 and the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 are catamaran designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 measures 35,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 at 27,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 tips the scales at 7 800 lbs - 4 300 lbs less than the Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 at 3 500 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeEliminator
MakeEliminator
Model27 ft. Daytona Speedster
Model36 ft. Daytona Speedster
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in.
Beam108 in.
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches108
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. with engine
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 7,800 lbs.
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg3538.02
Weight - lbs.3500
Weight - lbs.7800
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet35.83
Length overall - Detail27 ft.
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters10.92
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches430
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typeCatamaran
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail116 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters439.11
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal116
Fuel tank capacity - Gal160
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum people4-6

Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 vs Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 or the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011?
The Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 is the longer of the two at 35,8 feet overall. The Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 comes in at 27,0 feet, making it roughly 8,8 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer - the Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 or the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011?
For trailering, the Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 has the edge at 3 500 lbs dry weight versus 7 800 lbs for the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011. 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.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 is certified for 4. 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.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 measures 108" wide, compared to 96" for the Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 or the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011?
The Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 has the bigger tank at 160 gallons, versus 116 gallons on the Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011. That 44-gallon difference translates to roughly 132–220 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 and Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the Eliminator 27 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 and the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2011 are built by Eliminator. 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.