Sailfish 206 CC 2011 vs Sailfish 290 CC 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 or the Sailfish 290 CC 2013?

The Sailfish 290 CC 2013 is the longer of the two at 28,5 feet overall. The Sailfish 206 CC 2011 comes in at 20,2 feet, making it roughly 8,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 or the Sailfish 290 CC 2013?

For trailering, the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 has the edge at 21 lbs dry weight versus 505 lbs for the Sailfish 290 CC 2013. 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 290 CC 2013 is rated to a maximum of 600 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Sailfish 206 CC 2011 tops out at 200 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 206 CC 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Sailfish 290 CC 2013 is certified for 9. 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: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Sailfish 290 CC 2013 measures 108" wide, compared to 9" for the Sailfish 206 CC 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 or the Sailfish 290 CC 2013?

The Sailfish 206 CC 2011 has the bigger tank at 63 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Sailfish 290 CC 2013. That 39-gallon difference translates to roughly 117–195 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 and Sailfish 290 CC 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 and the Sailfish 290 CC 2013 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 206 CC 2011 vs Sailfish 290 CC 2013

Sailfish

Sailfish 206 CC 2011

2011

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Sailfish 290 CC 2013

2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Sailfish 206 CC 2011 vs Sailfish 290 CC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Sailfish 206 CC 2011 against a deep vee Sailfish 290 CC 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sailfish 290 CC 2013 measures 28,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 at 20,2 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sailfish 290 CC 2013 tips the scales at 505 lbs — 484 lbs less than the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 at 21 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 600 hp, the Sailfish 290 CC 2013 has a 400-hp advantage over the Sailfish 206 CC 2011's 200-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 206 CC 2011 carries 63 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Sailfish 290 CC 2013. 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 290 CC 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Sailfish 206 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 Sailfish 290 CC 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Sailfish 290 CC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 28,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sailfish 206 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

MakeSailfish

Model206 CC

Model290 CC

Model Year2011

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam7 ft. 6 in. (2.3 m)

Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)

Beam - Meters2.29

Beam - Meters2.74

Beam - Inches9

Beam - Inches108

Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m) (with T-top)

Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) with T-top

Bridge clearance - Meters2.49

Bridge clearance - Meters2.69

Bridge clearance - Inches98

Bridge clearance - Inches106

Deadrise19 - 21℃ (multi-angle)

Deadrise22 - 24° multi angle

Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (30.5 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (53.34 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.3

Draft [max] - Meters0.53

Draft [max] - Inches12

Draft [max] - Inches21

Weight - Detail2,100 lbs. (952.5 kg) (dry, hull only)

Weight - DetailHull Only: 5,050 lbs. (2,290.64 kg)

Weight - kg952.54

Weight - kg2290.64

Weight - lbs.21

Weight - lbs.505

Length - Feet20.17

Length - Feet28.5

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.2 m)

Length overall - DetailHull Only: 28 ft. 6 in. (8.69 m) Rigged: 30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m

Length overall - Meters6.15

Length overall - Meters9.3

Length overall - Inches242

Length overall - Inches366

Depth - Detailnot available

Depth - DetailCockpit Rear: 30 in. (76.2 cm) Cockpit Front: 40 in. (101.6 cm)

Depth - Centimetersnot available

Depth - Centimeters101.6

Depth - Inchesnot available

Depth - Inches4

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeYamaha

Engine makenot available

Engine modelF115TXR, 4-stroke

Engine modelnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail63 gal. (238 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (909 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters238.48

Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5

Fuel tank capacity - Gal63

Fuel tank capacity - Gal24

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Engine max200 hp (149.1 kW) (single)

Engine maxWith Twins: 600 hp (447.42 kW)

BatteryCapacity: 2

Batterynot available

Operational Info

Water capacitynot available

Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)

Sailfish 206 CC 2011 vs Sailfish 290 CC 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 or the Sailfish 290 CC 2013?

The Sailfish 290 CC 2013 is the longer of the two at 28,5 feet overall. The Sailfish 206 CC 2011 comes in at 20,2 feet, making it roughly 8,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 or the Sailfish 290 CC 2013?

For trailering, the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 has the edge at 21 lbs dry weight versus 505 lbs for the Sailfish 290 CC 2013. 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 290 CC 2013 is rated to a maximum of 600 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Sailfish 206 CC 2011 tops out at 200 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 206 CC 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Sailfish 290 CC 2013 is certified for 9. 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.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Sailfish 290 CC 2013 measures 108" wide, compared to 9" for the Sailfish 206 CC 2011. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 or the Sailfish 290 CC 2013?

The Sailfish 206 CC 2011 has the bigger tank at 63 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Sailfish 290 CC 2013. That 39-gallon difference translates to roughly 117–195 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 and Sailfish 290 CC 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Sailfish 206 CC 2011 and the Sailfish 290 CC 2013 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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