Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 boat specs
Eliminator
Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012
2012
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Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010 boat specs
Eliminator
Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010
2010
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Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 vs Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010: Which Catamaran Boat Fits Your Needs?

Both the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 and the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 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 Speedster 2010 measures 35,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 at 28,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010 tips the scales at 7 800 lbs - 1 300 lbs less than the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 28,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010 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
Model28 ft. Daytona
Model36 ft. Daytona Speedster
Model Year2012
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam108 in.
Beam108 in.
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches108
Weight - Detail6,500 lbs. with engine
Weight - DetailWith Engine: 7,800 lbs.
Weight - kg2948.35
Weight - kg3538.02
Weight - lbs.6500
Weight - lbs.7800
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 people4-6

Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 vs Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 or the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010?
The Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010 is the longer of the two at 35,8 feet overall. The Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 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 2012 or the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010?
For trailering, the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 has the edge at 6 500 lbs dry weight versus 7 800 lbs for the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 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 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010 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.
Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?
Both the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 and Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010 share an 108 in. 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.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 or the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010?
The Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010 has the bigger tank at 160 gallons, versus 130 gallons on the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012. 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 2012 and Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes - both the Eliminator 28 ft. Daytona 2012 and the Eliminator 36 ft. Daytona Speedster 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.