Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 vs Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 or the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013?

The Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 is the longer of the two at 27,0 feet overall. The Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 comes in at 15,0 feet, making it roughly 12,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 has a documented max rating of 130 hp. Engine specifications for the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 3 passengers, while the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 or the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013?

The Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 has the bigger tank at 35 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013. That 11-gallon difference translates to roughly 33–55 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 and Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 and the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 are built by Shallow Sport. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 vs Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013

Shallow Sport

Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011

2011

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Shallow Sport

Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013

2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 vs Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 — Which Tunnel Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 and the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 are tunnel designs with composite construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

The Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 carries a rated maximum of 130 hp. Engine data for the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 carries 35 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013. 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 Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeShallow Sport

Model15 ft. Classic

ModelLatitude 27 DT

Model Year2011

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Length - Feet15

Length - Feet27

Beamnot available

Beam8 ft. 6 in

Beam - Metersnot available

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inchesnot available

Beam - Inches102

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] - Detail8 in. on plane

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.2

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [drive up] inches8

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Detail12 in

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.3

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Inches12

Weight - Detailnot available

Weight - Detail4,000 lbs

Weight - kgnot available

Weight - kg1814.37

Weight - lbs.not available

Weight - lbs.4

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Detail27 ft

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Meters8.23

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Inches324

Body / Hull

Hull materialComposite

Hull typeTunnel

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49

Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5

Fuel tank capacity - Gal35

Fuel tank capacity - Gal24

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Drive typeOutboard - Twin

Engine max130 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Maximum capacity800 lbs

Maximum capacity2,700 lbs

Maximum people3

Maximum people11 or 2,200 lbs

Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 vs Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 or the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013?

The Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 is the longer of the two at 27,0 feet overall. The Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 comes in at 15,0 feet, making it roughly 12,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 has a documented max rating of 130 hp. Engine specifications for the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 3 passengers, while the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 is certified for 11. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 or the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013?

The Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 has the bigger tank at 35 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013. That 11-gallon difference translates to roughly 33–55 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 and Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Classic 2011 and the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 are built by Shallow Sport. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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