Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Palm Beach Fishing 2100CC 2006 vs Palm Beach Pontoons 166 Sport Fish 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Palm Beach Fishing 2100CC 2006 vs Palm Beach Pontoons 166 Sport Fish 2008 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 Palm Beach Fishing 2100CC 2006 measures 21,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Palm Beach Pontoons 166 Sport Fish 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). At 27 lbs and 76 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 200 hp, the Palm Beach Fishing 2100CC 2006 has a 170-hp advantage over the Palm Beach Pontoons 166 Sport Fish 2008's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Palm Beach Fishing 2100CC 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Palm Beach Pontoons 166 Sport Fish 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Palm Beach Fishing 2100CC 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Palm Beach Fishing 2100CC 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Palm Beach Pontoons 166 Sport Fish 2008 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
MakePalm Beach Fishing
MakePalm Beach Pontoons
Model2100CC
Model166 Sport Fish
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches72
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail18 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs
Weight - Detail760 lbs
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - kg344.73
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.76
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches192
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]14 ft. Enclosed: 11 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine max30 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum people4 @ 825 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,325 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter19 in
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.08 in