Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hydra-Sports 2000 2006 vs Hydra-Sports 2100 WA 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hydra-Sports 2000 2006 vs Hydra-Sports 2100 WA 2012 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Hydra-Sports 2100 WA 2012 measures 20,9 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 18,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hydra-Sports 2000 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hydra-Sports 2100 WA 2012 tips the scales at 3 772 lbs — 3 507 lbs less than the Hydra-Sports 2000 2006 at 265 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 250 hp, the Hydra-Sports 2100 WA 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Hydra-Sports 2000 2006's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hydra-Sports 2100 WA 2012 carries 105 gallons versus 49 gallons in the Hydra-Sports 2000 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 Hydra-Sports 2100 WA 2012 at 20,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hydra-Sports 2000 2006 at 2,0 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
MakeHydra-Sports
MakeHydra-Sports
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.7 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailw/ bimini top: 6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.03
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches8
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in. (.25 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (0.43 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [drive up] inches17
Weight - Detail2,650 lbs. (1,202 kg)
Weight - Detail3,772 lbs. (1,711 kg)
Weight - kg1202.02
Weight - kg1710.95
Weight - lbs.265
Weight - lbs.3772
Length - Meters6.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet20.92
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches251
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail49 gal. (186 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters185.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kw)
Engine max250 hp (186.4 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFreshwater: 8 gal. (30.28 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee