Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 vs Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 or the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012?

The Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 is the longer of the two at 30,5 feet overall. The Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 comes in at 30,5 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 3160 CC 2011 or the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012?

For trailering, the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 has the edge at 72 lbs dry weight versus 10 885 lbs for the Sailfish 3160 CC 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: How many people can each boat hold?

The Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 is certified for 10. 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 3160 CC 2011 and Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 share an 10 ft. (3.1 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 3160 CC 2011 and Sailfish 3180 CC 2012?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 3 gallons and 3 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 3160 CC 2011 and Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 and the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 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 3160 CC 2011 vs Sailfish 3180 CC 2012

Sailfish

Sailfish 3160 CC 2011

2011

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Sailfish 3180 CC 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 vs Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 against a deep vee Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 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 3160 CC 2011 at 30,5 ft versus Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 at 30,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 tips the scales at 10 885 lbs — 10 813 lbs more than the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 at 72 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 700 hp for the Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 and 700 hp for the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 30,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeSailfish

Model3160 CC

Model3180 CC

Model Year2011

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam10 ft. (3.1 m)

Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)

Beam - Meters3.05

Beam - Inches12

Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 10 in. (2.7 m) (with T-top)

Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 10 in. (2.69 m) with T-top

Bridge clearance - Meters2.69

Bridge clearance - Inches106

Deadrise22 - 24℃ (multi-angle)

Deadrise22 - 24° multi angle

Depth - DetailFront: 40 in. (101.6 cm) Rear: 31 in. (78.7 cm)

Depth - DetailCockpit Rear: 31 in. (78.74 cm) Cockpit Front: 40 in. (101.6 cm)

Depth - Centimeters101.6

Depth - Inches4

Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (55.9 cm)

Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (55.88cm)

Draft [max] - Meters0.56

Draft [max] - Inches22

Weight - Detail7,200 lbs. (3,265.9 kg) (dry, hull only) 10,885 lbs. (4,937.4 kg) (wet)

Weight - DetailHull Only: 7,200 lbs. (3,265.87 kg)

Weight - kg4937.35

Weight - kg3265.86

Weight - lbs.10885

Weight - lbs.72

Length - Feet30.5

Length overall - Detail30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m)

Length overall - DetailHull Only: 30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m) Rigged: 34 ft. (10.36 m)

Length overall - Meters9.3

Length overall - Meters10.36

Length overall - Inches366

Length overall - Inches408

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeDeep Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeYamaha

Engine modelTwin F250UCA, 4-stroke

Engine modelnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62

Fuel tank capacity - Gal3

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard - Twin

Drive typeOutboard

Engine max700 hp (522 kW) (with twins)

Engine maxWith Twins: 700 hp (521.99 kW)

BatteryCapacity: 3

Batterynot available

Operational Info

Water capacityFresh: 21 gal. (79.5 l)

Water capacity21 gal. (79.49 l)

Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 vs Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 or the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012?

The Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 is the longer of the two at 30,5 feet overall. The Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 comes in at 30,5 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 3160 CC 2011 or the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012?

For trailering, the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 has the edge at 72 lbs dry weight versus 10 885 lbs for the Sailfish 3160 CC 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.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 is certified for 10. 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 3160 CC 2011 and Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 share an 10 ft. (3.1 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 3160 CC 2011 and Sailfish 3180 CC 2012?

Both boats carry similar fuel loads — 3 gallons and 3 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 3160 CC 2011 and Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Sailfish 3160 CC 2011 and the Sailfish 3180 CC 2012 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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