Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Seaswirl 22 Bay Boat 2008 vs Seaswirl 2601 Center Console O/B 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Seaswirl 22 Bay Boat 2008 vs Seaswirl 2601 Center Console O/B 2007 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 2007 measures 25,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Seaswirl 22 Bay Boat 2008 at 21,0 feet (2008). At 19 lbs and 31 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 2007 has a 125-hp advantage over the Seaswirl 22 Bay Boat 2008'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 22 Bay Boat 2008 carries 54 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Seaswirl 2601 Center Console 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 2601 Center Console O/B 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Seaswirl 22 Bay Boat 2008 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Seaswirl 2601 Center Console O/B 2007 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 22 Bay Boat 2008 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
Model22 Bay Boat
Model2601 Center Console O/B
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail10 in
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches1
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (w/o power)
Weight - Detail3,100 lbs. w/ standard engine
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg1406.14
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.31
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.8
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches307
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail85 in
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.16
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches85
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 hp
Engine/s standardF250 TUR - 4 Stroke
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail160 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters605.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal16
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max350 hp Standard: 225 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,100 lbs