Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Seaswirl 2101 Dual Console O/B 2006 vs Seaswirl 2601 Center Console O/B 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Seaswirl 2101 Dual Console O/B 2006 vs Seaswirl 2601 Center 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 2601 Center Console O/B 2006 measures 25,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Seaswirl 2101 Dual Console O/B 2006 at 21,0 feet (2006). At 328 lbs and 425 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 350 hp, the Seaswirl 2601 Center Console O/B 2006 has a 125-hp advantage over the Seaswirl 2101 Dual Console O/B 2006'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 2101 Dual Console O/B 2006 carries 105 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Seaswirl 2601 Center Console O/B 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 2601 Center Console O/B 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Seaswirl 2101 Dual Console O/B 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Seaswirl 2601 Center Console O/B 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Seaswirl 2601 Center Console O/B 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Seaswirl 2101 Dual Console O/B 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2101 Dual Console O/B
Model2601 Center Console O/B
Model Year2006
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail85 in. (2.16 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters2.16
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches85
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (.74 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailw/ standard engine: 3,280 lbs. (1,488 kg)
Weight - Detailw/ standard engine: 4,250 lbs. (1,928 kg)
Weight - kg1487.78
Weight - kg1927.77
Weight - lbs.328
Weight - lbs.425
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Meters7.8
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 7 in. (7.80 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches307
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (.46 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal. (606 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kw) Standard: 150 hp (112 kw)
Engine max350 hp (261 kw) Standard: 225 hp (168 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs. (737 kg)
Maximum capacity3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)