Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sailfish 2180 WAC 2012 vs Sailfish Boats 242 CC 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sailfish 2180 WAC 2012 vs Sailfish Boats 242 CC 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Sailfish 2180 WAC 2012 has a 100-hp advantage over the Sailfish Boats 242 CC 2022'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 Boats 242 CC 2022 carries 146 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 Boats 242 CC 2022 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sailfish 2180 WAC 2012 at 21,3 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeSailfish
Makenot available
Model2180 WAC
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9.00 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m) with T-top
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches100
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22 - 24° multi angle
Deadrisenot available
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] - Detail18.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters5.49
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inches216
Weight - DetailHull Only: 3,500 lbs. (158.57 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3500
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet21.25
Length - Feet24
Length overall - DetailHull Only: 21 ft. 3 in. (6.48 m) Rigged: 23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makeYamaha
Fuel tank capacity - Detail95 gal. (360 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters359.61
Fuel tank capacity - Liters552.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal146
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max250 hp (186.42 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower150 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity6 gal. (22.71 l)
Water capacity14
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower