Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sailfish 220 WAC 2013 vs Sailfish Boats 245 DC 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sailfish 220 WAC 2013 vs Sailfish Boats 245 DC 2021 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 300 hp, the Sailfish Boats 245 DC 2021 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sailfish 220 WAC 2013's 250-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 220 WAC 2013 carries 95 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Sailfish Boats 245 DC 2021. 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 245 DC 2021 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sailfish 220 WAC 2013 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
Model220 WAC
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches103
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 - Inches1
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.35
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
Fuel tank capacity - Detail95 gal. (360 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters359.61
Fuel tank capacity - Liters454.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max250 hp (186.42 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity6 gal. (22.71 l)
Water capacity14
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower