Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hydra-Sports 2100 CC 2011 vs Hydra-Sports 2300 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hydra-Sports 2100 CC 2011 vs Hydra-Sports 2300 2006 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 — Hydra-Sports 2100 CC 2011 at 20,9 ft versus Hydra-Sports 2300 2006 at 22,0 ft. At 3 493 lbs and 3 435 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 300 hp, the Hydra-Sports 2300 2006 has a 50-hp advantage over the Hydra-Sports 2100 CC 2011's 250-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 2300 2006 carries 77 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Hydra-Sports 2100 CC 2011. 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 Hydra-Sports 2300 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Hydra-Sports 2100 CC 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hydra-Sports 2300 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hydra-Sports 2300 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hydra-Sports 2100 CC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHydra-Sports
MakeHydra-Sports
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 10 in. (2.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches106
Deadrise20°
Deadrise14℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in. (.25 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches1
Weight - Detail3,493 lbs. (1,584 kg)
Weight - Detail3,435 lbs. (1,558 kg)
Weight - kg1584.4
Weight - kg1558.09
Weight - lbs.3493
Weight - lbs.3435
Length - Feet20.92
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (7.0 m)
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Inches251
Length overall - Inches275
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailw/ bimini top: 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.18
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches86
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail120 gal. (454.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186.4 kW)
Engine max300 hp (224 kw)
Operational Info
StorageLivewell: 20 gal. (75.71 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7