Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hydra-Sports Bay Bolt 19 2008 vs Hydra-Sports Vector 2500CC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hydra-Sports Bay Bolt 19 2008 vs Hydra-Sports Vector 2500CC 2007 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Hydra-Sports Vector 2500CC 2007 has a 275-hp advantage over the Hydra-Sports Bay Bolt 19 2008's 225-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 Vector 2500CC 2007 carries 176 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Hydra-Sports Bay Bolt 19 2008. 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 Vector 2500CC 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Hydra-Sports Bay Bolt 19 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hydra-Sports Vector 2500CC 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hydra-Sports Vector 2500CC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hydra-Sports Bay Bolt 19 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHydra-Sports
MakeHydra-Sports
ModelBay Bolt 19
ModelVector 2500CC
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 9 in. (2.7 m)
Beam8 ft. 10 in. (2.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.67
Beam - Meters2.69
Beam - Inches105
Beam - Inches106
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Bimini Top: 6 ft. 8 in. (2.07 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWith T-top: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.03
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inches8
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail10 in. (0.25 m)
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle: 17.5 in. (42 cm) Dual: 18.5 in. (47 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.25
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches1
Draft [drive up] inches18.5
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 3 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.87
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches231
Length overall - Inches29
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,680 lbs. (2,123 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2122.81
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.468
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail176 gal. (666 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters666.23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal176
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kW)
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadVented with porta potti
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 20 gal. (76 l)