Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sailfish 2180 WAC 2012 vs Sailfish 234 WAC 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sailfish 2180 WAC 2012 vs Sailfish 234 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 2180 WAC 2012 at 21,3 ft versus Sailfish 234 WAC 2007 at 23,0 ft. At 3 500 lbs and 3 600 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 250 hp for the Sailfish 2180 WAC 2012 and 250 hp for the Sailfish 234 WAC 2007. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sailfish 234 WAC 2007 carries 107 gallons versus 95 gallons in the Sailfish 2180 WAC 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Sailfish 2180 WAC 2012 and Sailfish 234 WAC 2007 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model2180 WAC
Model234 WAC
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m) with T-top
Bridge clearance - Detail102 in. (2.59 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Inches100
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Deadrise22 - 24° multi angle
Deadrise18℃
Depth - DetailCockpit Rear: 26 in. (66.04 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (45.72 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (38.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - DetailHull Only: 3,500 lbs. (158.57 kg)
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,632.9 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - lbs.3500
Weight - lbs.3600
Length - Feet21.25
Length - Feet23
Length overall - DetailHull Only: 21 ft. 3 in. (6.48 m) Rigged: 23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in. (7.24 m)
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches279
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]Rigged: 25 ft. 3 in. (7.85 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail95 gal. (360 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters359.61
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Gal95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186.42 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardZ 200 TXR 2-stroke
Batterynot available
BatteryCapacity: 2
Operational Info
Water capacity6 gal. (22.71 l)
Water capacityFresh: 9 gal. (34 l)
Headnot available
HeadPortable