Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Pathfinder 2300 HPS Saltwater 2012 vs Pathfinder 2600 HPS 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Pathfinder 2300 HPS Saltwater 2012 vs Pathfinder 2600 HPS 2022 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 Pathfinder 2300 HPS Saltwater 2012 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Pathfinder 2600 HPS 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Pathfinder 2300 HPS Saltwater 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Pathfinder 2600 HPS 2022 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Pathfinder 2300 HPS Saltwater 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Pathfinder 2300 HPS Saltwater 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Pathfinder 2600 HPS 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakePathfinder
Makenot available
Model2300 HPS Saltwater
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (with VF250)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches312
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine modelVF25
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower