Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Seaswirl 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006 vs Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Seaswirl 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006 vs Seaswirl 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 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 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 measures 33,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Seaswirl 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006 at 29,0 feet (2006). At 85 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 100-hp advantage over the Seaswirl 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006's 500-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 239 gallons in the Seaswirl 2901 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 3301 Walkaround O/B 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Seaswirl 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006 caps at 9. 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 2901 Walk Around O/B 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2901 Walk Around O/B
Model3301 Walkaround O/B
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam125 in. (3.18 m)
Beam11 ft
Beam - Meters3.18
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Inches125
Beam - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Detail111 in. (2.82 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 9 in. w/ hardtop
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Meters3.28
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Inches129
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in. (.38)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] meters0.38
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [drive up] inches15
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (.79 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detailw/ standard engine: 8,500 lbs. (3,856 kg)
Weight - Detail12,000 lbs. (w/o power)
Weight - kg3855.53
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.12
Length - Meters9.04
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet33
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 8 in. (9.04 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters9.04
Length overall - Meters10.19
Length overall - Inches356
Length overall - Inches401
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail239 gal. (905 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail347 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters904.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1313.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal239
Fuel tank capacity - Gal347
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max500 hp (373 kw) Standard: 450 hp (336 kw)
Engine max600 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard500 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity29 gal. (110 l)
Water capacity39 gal
Maximum capacity4,400 lbs. (1,996 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal. (42 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail11 gal
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters41.64
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
Holding tank capacity - Gal11
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee