Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Seaswirl 190 Fish-N-Ski I/O 2007 vs Seaswirl 2301 Dual Console O/B 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Seaswirl 190 Fish-N-Ski I/O 2007 vs Seaswirl 2301 Dual Console O/B 2006 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 Seaswirl 2301 Dual Console O/B 2006 measures 24,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Seaswirl 190 Fish-N-Ski I/O 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). At 27 lbs and 39 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Seaswirl 2301 Dual Console O/B 2006 has a 75-hp advantage over the Seaswirl 190 Fish-N-Ski I/O 2007's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Seaswirl 2301 Dual Console O/B 2006 carries 135 gallons versus 29 gallons in the Seaswirl 190 Fish-N-Ski I/O 2007. 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 2301 Dual Console O/B 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Seaswirl 190 Fish-N-Ski I/O 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Seaswirl 2301 Dual Console O/B 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Seaswirl 2301 Dual Console O/B 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Seaswirl 190 Fish-N-Ski I/O 2007 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
Model190 Fish-N-Ski I/O
Model2301 Dual Console O/B
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam94 in
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. w/ standard engine
Weight - Detailw/ standard engine: 3,900 lbs. (1,769 kg)
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.39
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches222
Length overall - Inches29
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail70 in. (1.78 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.78
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches7
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (.43 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.37
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 GL
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail29 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail135 gal. (511 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters511.03
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29
Fuel tank capacity - Gal135
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp Standard: 135 hp
Engine max300 hp (224 kw) Standard: 200 hp (150 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs
Maximum capacity3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)