Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 vs Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 or the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013?

The Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 is the longer of the two at 26,2 feet overall. The Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 comes in at 26,2 feet, making it roughly 0,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 or the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013?

For trailering, the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 has the edge at 475 lbs dry weight versus 7 325 lbs for the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 is rated to a maximum of 500 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 tops out at 300 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.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 is certified for 8. 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.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 and Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 share an 9 ft. (2.7 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: How do the fuel tanks compare on the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 and Sailfish 270 WAC 2013?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 2 gallons and 2 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.

Q: Are the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 and Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 and the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 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.

Boat Comparison

Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 vs Sailfish 270 WAC 2013

Sailfish

Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011

2011

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Sailfish 270 WAC 2013

2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 vs Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 against a deep vee Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 at 26,2 ft versus Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 at 26,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 tips the scales at 7 325 lbs — 6 850 lbs more than the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 at 475 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 has a 200-hp advantage over the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeSailfish

Model2660 WAC

Model270 WAC

Model Year2011

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam9 ft. (2.7 m)

Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)

Beam - Meters2.74

Beam - Inches108

Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 11 in. (2.7 m) (with hard top)

Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 11 in. with hard top

Bridge clearance - Meters2.72

Bridge clearance - Inches107

Deadrise22 - 24℃ (multi-angle)

Deadrise22 - 24° multi angle

Depth - DetailRear: 30 in. (76.2 cm)

Depth - DetailCockpit Rear: 30 in. (76.2 cm) Cockpit Front: 32 in. (81.28 cm)

Depth - Centimeters76.2

Depth - Centimeters81.28

Depth - Inches3

Depth - Inches32

Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (45.7 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (45.72 cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.46

Draft [max] - Inches18

Weight - Detail4,750 lbs. (2,154.6 kg) (dry, hull only) 7,325 lbs. (3,322.6 kg) (wet)

Weight - DetailHull Only: 4,750 lbs. (2,154.56 kg)

Weight - kg3322.56

Weight - kg2154.56

Weight - lbs.7325

Weight - lbs.475

Length - Feet26.17

Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in. (8 m)

Length overall - DetailHull Only: 26 ft. 2 in. (7.98 m) Rigged: 28 ft. 2 in. (8.59 m)

Length overall - Meters7.98

Length overall - Meters8.59

Length overall - Inches314

Length overall - Inches338

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeYamaha

Engine makenot available

Engine modelSingle F300UCA, 4-stroke

Engine modelnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08

Fuel tank capacity - Gal2

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Engine max500 hp (372.9 kW) (with twins)

Engine maxSingle: 300 hp (223.71 kW) Twins: 500 hp (372.86 kW)

BatteryCapacity: 3

Batterynot available

Operational Info

Water capacityFresh: 14 gal. (53 l)

Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)

Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 vs Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 or the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013?

The Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 is the longer of the two at 26,2 feet overall. The Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 comes in at 26,2 feet, making it roughly 0,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 or the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013?

For trailering, the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 has the edge at 475 lbs dry weight versus 7 325 lbs for the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 is rated to a maximum of 500 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 tops out at 300 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 2660 WAC 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 is certified for 8. 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.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 and Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 share an 9 ft. (2.7 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

How do the fuel tanks compare on the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 and Sailfish 270 WAC 2013?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 2 gallons and 2 gallons respectively. Range will depend heavily on motor choice, throttle usage, and whether you're on flat lake water or coastal chop.

Are the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 and Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Sailfish 2660 WAC 2011 and the Sailfish 270 WAC 2013 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.

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