Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Seaswirl 22 Bay Boat 2008 vs Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Seaswirl 22 Bay Boat 2008 against a deep vee Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 measures 33,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Seaswirl 22 Bay Boat 2008 at 21,0 feet (2008). At 19 lbs and 12 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 600 hp, the Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 has a 375-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 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 carries 347 gallons versus 54 gallons in the Seaswirl 22 Bay Boat 2008. 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 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 is rated for 10 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 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 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
Model3301 Walkaround O/B
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches132
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail10 in
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches1
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (w/o power)
Weight - Detail12,000 lbs. (w/o power)
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.12
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters10.19
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches401
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 9 in. w/ hardtop
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.28
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches129
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches15
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 hp
Engine/s standard500 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail347 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1313.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal347
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max600 hp
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity39 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal11