Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sailfish 234 WAC 2007 vs Sailfish 2380 WAC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sailfish 234 WAC 2007 vs Sailfish 2380 WAC 2012 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 234 WAC 2007 at 23,0 ft versus Sailfish 2380 WAC 2012 at 23,5 ft. At 36 lbs and 34 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Sailfish 2380 WAC 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sailfish 234 WAC 2007'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 2380 WAC 2012 carries 153 gallons versus 107 gallons in the Sailfish 234 WAC 2007. 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Sailfish 2380 WAC 2012 and its 300-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Sailfish 234 WAC 2007 with its 250-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model234 WAC
Model2380 WAC
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail102 in. (2.59 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) with hard top
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Meters2.67
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Inches105
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise22 - 24° (multi angle)
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (38.1 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (45.72 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inches18
Weight - Detail3,600 lbs. (1,632.9 kg)
Weight - DetailHull Only: 3,400 lbs. (1,542.21 kg
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.34
Length - Meters7.24
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]Rigged: 25 ft. 3 in. (7.85 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in. (7.24 m)
Length overall - DetailHull Only: 23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m) Rigged: 25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m)
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inches279
Length overall - Inches306
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailCockpit Rear: 29 in. (73.66 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches29
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardZ 200 TXR 2-stroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail107 gal. (405 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail153 gal. (579 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters405.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters579.17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal107
Fuel tank capacity - Gal153
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max300 hp (223.71 kW)
BatteryCapacity: 2
Batterynot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
HeadPortable
Headnot available
Water capacityFresh: 9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)