Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around O/B 2007 vs Seaswirl 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around O/B 2007 vs Seaswirl 2901 Walk Around 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 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006 measures 29,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around O/B 2007 at 21,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around O/B 2007 tips the scales at 3 455 lbs — 3 370 lbs more than the Seaswirl 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006 at 85 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 500 hp, the Seaswirl 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006 has a 275-hp advantage over the Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around O/B 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 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006 carries 239 gallons versus 105 gallons in the Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around O/B 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 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around O/B 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Seaswirl 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Seaswirl 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Seaswirl 2101 Walk Around O/B 2007 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
Model2901 Walk Around O/B
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam125 in. (3.18 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.18
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches125
Bridge clearance - Detail77 in
Bridge clearance - Detail111 in. (2.82 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.96
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Inches77
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (.38)
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail29 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (.79 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail3,455 lbs. w/ standard engine
Weight - Detailw/ standard engine: 8,500 lbs. (3,856 kg)
Weight - kg1567.16
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - lbs.3455
Weight - lbs.85
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 8 in. (9.04 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters9.04
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches356
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.04
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardYamaha F150 TXR - 4-stroke
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail239 gal. (905 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters397.47
Fuel tank capacity - Liters904.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105
Fuel tank capacity - Gal239
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp Standard: 150 hp
Engine max500 hp (373 kw) Standard: 450 hp (336 kw)
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 6 in
Headroomnot available
Maximum capacity1,675 lbs
Maximum capacity4,400 lbs. (1,996 kg)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal. (42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal11