Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009 boat specs
Eliminator
Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009
2009
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Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010 boat specs
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Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010
2010
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Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009 vs Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010: Which Catamaran Boat Fits Your Needs?

Both the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009 and the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010 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 2010 measures 35,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009 at 28,5 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010 tips the scales at 7 600 lbs - 1 100 lbs less than the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009 at 6 500 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.

Both boats are rated for 6 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.

Bottom line: The Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010 at 35,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009 at 28,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeEliminator
MakeEliminator
Model28 ft. Daytona
Model36 ft. Daytona
Model Year2009
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam108 in.
Beam106 in.
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches106
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 6,500 lbs.
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 7,600 lbs.
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - kg3447.3
Weight - lbs.6500
Weight - lbs.7600
Length - Feet28.5
Length - Feet35.83
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Meters10.92
Length overall - Inches342
Length overall - Inches430
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeCatamaran
Hull typeCatamaran
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail130 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters492.1
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal130
Fuel tank capacity - Gal160
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum people6-8
Maximum people6-8

Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009 vs Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009 or the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010?
The Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010 is the longer of the two at 35,8 feet overall. The Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009 comes in at 28,5 feet, making it roughly 7,3 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer - the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009 or the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010?
For trailering, the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009 has the edge at 6 500 lbs dry weight versus 7 600 lbs for the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010. 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 28 ft. Daytona 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010 is certified for 6. 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 28 ft. Daytona 2009 measures 108" wide, compared to 106" for the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010. 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 28 ft. Daytona 2009 or the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010?
The Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010 has the bigger tank at 160 gallons, versus 130 gallons on the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009. That 30-gallon difference translates to roughly 90–150 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009 and Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2009 and the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona 2010 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.