Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport  2006 boat specs
Shallow Sport
Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006
2006
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Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 boat specs
Shallow Sport
Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010
2010
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Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 vs Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 against a tunnel Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 has a 100-hp advantage over the Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 carries 65 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Shallow Sport 20 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 24 ft. Modified V 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 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
MakeShallow Sport
MakeShallow Sport
Model20 ft. Shallow Sport
Model24 ft. Modified V
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches92
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
Weight - Detail850 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg385.55
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeTunnel
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardRecommended: 115 - 150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs
Maximum people6
Maximum people9

Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 vs Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 or the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010?
The Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 comes in at 2,0 feet, making it roughly 22,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 is rated to a maximum of 300 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 tops out at 200 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 is certified for 9. 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 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 or the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010?
The Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 has the bigger tank at 65 gallons, versus 42 gallons on the Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006. That 23-gallon difference translates to roughly 69–115 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 and Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Shallow Sport 20 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 and the Shallow Sport 24 ft. Modified V 2010 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.