Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Seaswirl 1851 Walk Around I/O 2006 vs Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Seaswirl 1851 Walk Around I/O 2006 vs Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 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 Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Seaswirl 1851 Walk Around I/O 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 carries 347 gallons versus 62 gallons in the Seaswirl 1851 Walk Around I/O 2006. 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 Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Seaswirl 1851 Walk Around I/O 2006 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Seaswirl 1851 Walk Around I/O 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1851 Walk Around I/O
Model3301 Walkaround O/B
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam90 in. (2.29 m)
Beam11 ft
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches9
Beam - Inches132
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Length - Meters5.64
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in. (5.64 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters10.19
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches401
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 9 in. w/ hardtop
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.28
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches129
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail12,000 lbs. (w/o power)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.12
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail347 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1313.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal347
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard500 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max600 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity39 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal11