Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sanpan SP 2200 LE 2001 vs Sanpan SP 2500 FE IO Elite TT 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sanpan SP 2200 LE 2001 vs Sanpan SP 2500 FE IO Elite TT 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sanpan SP 2500 FE IO Elite TT 2011 measures 27,8 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sanpan SP 2200 LE 2001 at 22,0 feet (2001). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sanpan SP 2500 FE IO Elite TT 2011 tips the scales at 4 765 lbs — 4 557 lbs less than the Sanpan SP 2200 LE 2001 at 208 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 Sanpan SP 2500 FE IO Elite TT 2011 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Sanpan SP 2200 LE 2001 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sanpan SP 2500 FE IO Elite TT 2011 carries 56 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Sanpan SP 2200 LE 2001. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sanpan SP 2500 FE IO Elite TT 2011 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Sanpan SP 2200 LE 2001 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sanpan SP 2500 FE IO Elite TT 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sanpan SP 2500 FE IO Elite TT 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 27,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sanpan SP 2200 LE 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelSP 2200 LE
ModelSP 2500 FE IO Elite TT
Model Year2001
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2080 lbs
Weight - DetailDry: 3,215 lbs. (1,460 kg) Wet: 4,765 lbs. (2,163 kg)
Weight - kg943.47
Weight - kg2161.37
Weight - lbs.208
Weight - lbs.4765
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet27.79
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 9.5 in. (8.43 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches333.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailDeck: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameter25 in. (0.64 m) / 27 in. (0.69 m) / 25 in. (0.64 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard120 hp Max
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp (239 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1917 lbs
Maximum capacity3,325 lbs. (1,510 kg)
Maximum people14
Maximum people16 / 2,160 lbs. (981 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon