Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sailfish 290 CC 2013 vs Sailfish Boats 316 DC 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sailfish 290 CC 2013 vs Sailfish Boats 316 DC 2023 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 600 hp, the Sailfish 290 CC 2013 has a 200-hp advantage over the Sailfish Boats 316 DC 2023's 400-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 316 DC 2023 carries 265 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Sailfish 290 CC 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 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 316 DC 2023 at 30,6 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sailfish 290 CC 2013 at 28,5 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
Model290 CC
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. (2.74 m)
Beam9.90 ft
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters3.02
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches119
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) with T-top
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.69
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches106
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22 - 24° multi angle
Deadrisenot available
Depth - DetailCockpit Rear: 30 in. (76.2 cm) Cockpit Front: 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters101.6
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches4
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (53.34 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail22.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters6.71
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches264
Weight - DetailHull Only: 5,050 lbs. (2,290.64 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2290.64
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.505
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet28.5
Length - Feet30.6
Length overall - DetailHull Only: 28 ft. 6 in. (8.69 m) Rigged: 30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m
Length overall - Detail30.60 ft
Length overall - Meters9.3
Length overall - Meters9.33
Length overall - Inches366
Length overall - Inches367
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal. (909 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1003.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal265
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxWith Twins: 600 hp (447.42 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeYamaha
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower400 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Water capacity14 gal. (53 l)
Water capacity19
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower