Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 vs Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 or the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007?

The Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 comes in at 19,0 feet, making it roughly 2,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 or the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007?

For trailering, the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 has the edge at 3 lbs dry weight versus 195 lbs for the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 is rated to a maximum of 250 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 tops out at 150 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 5 passengers, while the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 is certified for 6. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 and Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 or the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007?

The Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 has the bigger tank at 95 gallons, versus 52 gallons on the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009. That 43-gallon difference translates to roughly 129–215 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 and Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 and the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 are built by Sailfish. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 vs Sailfish 218 WAC 2007

Sailfish

Sailfish 1900 BB 2009

2009

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Sailfish 218 WAC 2007

2007

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 vs Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 vs Sailfish 218 WAC 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 at 19,0 ft versus Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 tips the scales at 195 lbs — 192 lbs more than the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 at 3 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 Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 has a 100-hp advantage over the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 carries 95 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009. 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 Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 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

MakeSailfish

Model1900 BB

Model218 WAC

Model Year2009

Model Year2007

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Deadrise18℃

Deadrise22-24℃

Draft [max] - Detail12.5 in. (31.75 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (45.72 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.33

Draft [max] - Meters0.46

Draft [max] - Inches12.5

Draft [max] - Inches18

Weight - Detail1,950 lbs. (884.51 kg)

Weight - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,360.8 kg)

Weight - kg884.5

Weight - kg1360.78

Weight - lbs.195

Weight - lbs.3

Length - Meters5.79

Length - Meters6.48

Length - Feet19

Length - Feet21

Length [over all with swim platform]Rigged: 21 ft. (6.4 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]Rigged: 23 ft. 3 in. (7.09 m)

Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.79 m)

Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.48 m)

Length overall - Meters5.79

Length overall - Meters6.48

Length overall - Inches228

Length overall - Inches255

Bridge clearance - Detailnot available

Bridge clearance - Detail100 in. (2.54 m)

Bridge clearance - Metersnot available

Bridge clearance - Meters2.54

Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available

Bridge clearance - Inches1

Depth - Detailnot available

Depth - DetailRear: 26 in. (66.04 cm)

Depth - Centimetersnot available

Depth - Centimeters66.04

Depth - Inchesnot available

Depth - Inches26

Length - Inchesnot available

Length - Inches3

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typenot available

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standardYamaha 150TXR 2-stroke

Engine/s standard150 TXR 2-stroke Carb 150 hp (112 kW)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal. (197 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail95 gal. (360 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84

Fuel tank capacity - Liters359.61

Fuel tank capacity - Gal52

Fuel tank capacity - Gal95

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Horsepower150 hp (112 kW)

Horsepowernot available

Engine maxYamaha F150TXR 4-stroke

Engine max250 hp (186 kW)

BatteryCapacity: 4

BatteryCapacity: 2

Operational Info

Headnot available

HeadPorta-potti

Water capacitynot available

Water capacityFresh: 6 gal. (23 l)

Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 vs Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 or the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007?

The Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 comes in at 19,0 feet, making it roughly 2,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 or the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007?

For trailering, the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 has the edge at 3 lbs dry weight versus 195 lbs for the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 is rated to a maximum of 250 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 tops out at 150 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 5 passengers, while the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 is certified for 6. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 and Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 or the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007?

The Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 has the bigger tank at 95 gallons, versus 52 gallons on the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009. That 43-gallon difference translates to roughly 129–215 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 and Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Sailfish 1900 BB 2009 and the Sailfish 218 WAC 2007 are built by Sailfish. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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