Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 vs Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 comes in at 21,0 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. Bahia 2009 has a documented max rating of 200 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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 7 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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 or the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 has the bigger tank at 43 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013. That 19-gallon difference translates to roughly 57–95 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 and Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 vs Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013

Shallow Sport

Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009

2009

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Shallow Sport

Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013

2013

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 and the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 are tunnel designs with fiberglass 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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 carries a rated maximum of 200 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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 carries 43 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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 caps at 7. 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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeShallow Sport

Model21 ft. Bahia

ModelLatitude 27 DT

Model Year2009

Model Year2013

Measurements / Dimensions

Draft [drive up] - Detail6 in

Draft [drive up] - Detail8 in. on plane

Draft [drive up] meters0.15

Draft [drive up] meters0.2

Draft [drive up] inches6

Draft [drive up] inches8

Draft [max] - Detail8 in

Draft [max] - Detail12 in

Draft [max] - Meters0.2

Draft [max] - Meters0.3

Draft [max] - Inches8

Draft [max] - Inches12

Length - Feet21

Length - Feet27

Length - Inches6

Length - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in

Length overall - Detail27 ft

Length overall - Meters6.55

Length overall - Meters8.23

Length overall - Inches258

Length overall - Inches324

Beamnot available

Beam8 ft. 6 in

Beam - Metersnot available

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inchesnot available

Beam - Inches102

Weight - Detailnot available

Weight - Detail4,000 lbs

Weight - kgnot available

Weight - kg1814.37

Weight - lbs.not available

Weight - lbs.4

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull materialComposite

Hull typeTunnel

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standard115 - 140 hp

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail43 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Detail240 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Liters162.77

Fuel tank capacity - Liters908.5

Fuel tank capacity - Gal43

Fuel tank capacity - Gal24

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Drive typeOutboard - Twin

Engine max200 hp

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

Maximum capacity1,900 lbs

Maximum capacity2,700 lbs

Maximum people7 / 1,400 lbs

Maximum people11 or 2,200 lbs

Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 vs Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 comes in at 21,0 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. Bahia 2009 has a documented max rating of 200 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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 7 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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 or the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 has the bigger tank at 43 gallons, versus 24 gallons on the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013. That 19-gallon difference translates to roughly 57–95 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 and Shallow Sport Latitude 27 DT 2013 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 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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