Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 vs Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 or the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 comes in at 15,0 feet, making it roughly 6,0 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 21 ft. Modified V 2011 has a documented max rating of 200 hp. Engine specifications for the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 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. Shallow Sport 2006 is Coast Guard rated for 4 passengers, while the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 is certified for 7. 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. Shallow Sport 2006 or the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 has the bigger tank at 65 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006. That 62-gallon difference translates to roughly 186–310 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 and Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 and the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 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. Shallow Sport 2006 vs Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011

Shallow Sport

Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006

2006

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Shallow Sport

Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011

2011

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 vs Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 against a tunnel Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 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.

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 carries 65 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 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 Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeShallow Sport

Model15 ft. Shallow Sport

Model21 ft. Modified V

Model Year2006

Model Year2011

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam10 ft. 2 in

Beamnot available

Beam - Meters3.1

Beam - Metersnot available

Beam - Inches122

Beam - Inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Detail6 in

Draft [max] - Detailnot available

Draft [max] - Meters0.15

Draft [max] - Metersnot available

Draft [max] - Inches6

Draft [max] - Inchesnot available

Length - Feet15

Length - Feet21

Length overall - Detail15 ft. 0 in

Length overall - Detailnot available

Length overall - Meters4.57

Length overall - Metersnot available

Length overall - Inches18

Length overall - Inchesnot available

Body / Hull

Hull materialComposite

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeTunnel

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standard90 hp

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56

Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05

Fuel tank capacity - Gal3

Fuel tank capacity - Gal65

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Engine maxnot available

Engine max200 hp

Operational Info

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum capacity1,900 lbs

Maximum peoplenot available

Maximum people7

Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 vs Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 or the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 comes in at 15,0 feet, making it roughly 6,0 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 21 ft. Modified V 2011 has a documented max rating of 200 hp. Engine specifications for the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 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. Shallow Sport 2006 is Coast Guard rated for 4 passengers, while the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 is certified for 7. 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. Shallow Sport 2006 or the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 has the bigger tank at 65 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006. That 62-gallon difference translates to roughly 186–310 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 and Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Shallow Sport 15 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 and the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 2011 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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