Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around O/B 2006 vs Seaswirl 2301 Dual Console O/B 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around O/B 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around O/B 2006 at 21,0 ft versus Seaswirl 2301 Dual Console O/B 2006 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around O/B 2006 tips the scales at 3 455 lbs — 3 416 lbs more than the Seaswirl 2301 Dual Console O/B 2006 at 39 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 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 2101 Walk Around 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 2301 Dual Console O/B 2006 carries 135 gallons versus 105 gallons in the Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around 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 2301 Dual Console O/B 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around 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 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 2101 Walk Around 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 Walk Around O/B
Model2301 Dual 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 - Detail77 in. (1.96 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail70 in. (1.78 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.96
Bridge clearance - Meters1.78
Bridge clearance - Inches77
Bridge clearance - Inches7
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (.33 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (.43 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (.74 m)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (.84 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detailw/ standard engine: 3,455 lbs. (1,567 kg)
Weight - Detailw/ standard engine: 3,900 lbs. (1,769 kg)
Weight - kg1567.16
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.3455
Weight - lbs.39
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Meters7.37
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches29
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal. (397 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail135 gal. (511 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters511.03
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal135
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp (168 kw) Standard: 150 hp (112 kw)
Engine max300 hp (224 kw) Standard: 200 hp (150 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,675 lbs. (760 kg)
Maximum capacity3,100 lbs. (1,406 kg)