Sailfish 2100 BB 2008 boat specs
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Sailfish 2100 BB 2008
2008
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Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007 boat specs
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Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007
2007
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Sailfish 2100 BB 2008 vs Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Sailfish 2100 BB 2008 vs Sailfish 30-06 Express 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 600 hp, the Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007 has a 400-hp advantage over the Sailfish 2100 BB 2008'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 2100 BB 2008 carries 63 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007. 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 30-06 Express 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Sailfish 2100 BB 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 3,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sailfish 2100 BB 2008 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
MakeSailfish
Model2100 BB
Model30-06 Express
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches12
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22℃-24℃
Draft [max] - Detail13.5 in. (34.29 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (55.88 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches13.5
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detail2,250 lbs. (1020.58 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1020.58
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.225
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Meters9.3
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet3
Length [over all with swim platform]Rigged: 23 ft. (7.01 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]Rigged: 33 ft. 0 in. (10.06 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters9.3
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches366
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail110 in. (2.79 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches11
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailRear: 31 in. (78.74 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches31
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha 150TXR 2-stroke
Engine/s standardTwin F 250 TUR 4-stroke
Fuel tank capacity - Detail63 gal. (238 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters238.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Horsepower225 hp (168 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxYamaha F200TXR 4-stroke
Engine max600 hp (447 kW)
BatteryCapacity: 4
BatteryCapacity: 3
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 21 gal. (79 l)

Sailfish 2100 BB 2008 vs Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Sailfish 2100 BB 2008 or the Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007?
The Sailfish 2100 BB 2008 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007 comes in at 3,0 feet, making it roughly 18,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007 is rated to a maximum of 600 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Sailfish 2100 BB 2008 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 2100 BB 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007 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 2100 BB 2008 measures 102" wide, compared to 12" for the Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007. 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 2100 BB 2008 or the Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007?
The Sailfish 2100 BB 2008 has the bigger tank at 63 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007. That 60-gallon difference translates to roughly 180–300 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Sailfish 2100 BB 2008 and Sailfish 30-06 Express 2007 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Sailfish 2100 BB 2008 and the Sailfish 30-06 Express 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.