Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 vs Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 or the Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012?

The Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012 is the longer of the two at 25,4 feet overall. The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 comes in at 21,0 feet, making it roughly 4,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012 is rated to a maximum of 300 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 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.

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 X3 25 ft. 2012 is certified for 10. 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 X3 25 ft. 2012?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 has the bigger tank at 43 gallons, versus 6 gallons on the Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012. That 37-gallon difference translates to roughly 111–185 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 X3 25 ft. 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 and the Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012 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 X3 25 ft. 2012

Shallow Sport

Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009

2009

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Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012

2012

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 vs Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a tunnel Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 against a tri-hull Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012 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 Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012 has a 100-hp advantage over the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009'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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 carries 43 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012. 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 X3 25 ft. 2012 is rated for 10 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 X3 25 ft. 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 25,4 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 X3 25 ft

Model Year2009

Model Year2012

Measurements / Dimensions

Draft [drive up] - Detail6 in

Draft [drive up] - Detail4 - 6 in. on plane

Draft [drive up] meters0.15

Draft [drive up] inches6

Draft [max] - Detail8 in

Draft [max] - Meters0.2

Draft [max] - Inches8

Length - Feet21

Length - Feet25.42

Length - Inches6

Length - Inchesnot available

Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in

Length overall - Detail25 ft. 5 in

Length overall - Meters6.55

Length overall - Meters7.75

Length overall - Inches258

Length overall - Inches305

Beamnot available

Beam9 ft

Beam - Metersnot available

Beam - Meters2.74

Beam - Inchesnot available

Beam - Inches108

Weight - Detailnot available

Weight - Detail2,500 lbs

Weight - kgnot available

Weight - kg1133.98

Weight - lbs.not available

Weight - lbs.25

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull materialComposite

Hull typeTunnel

Hull typeTri-Hull

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standard115 - 140 hp

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail43 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Liters162.77

Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12

Fuel tank capacity - Gal43

Fuel tank capacity - Gal6

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Engine max200 hp

Engine max300 hp

Operational Info

Maximum capacity1,900 lbs

Maximum capacity2,500 lbs

Maximum people7 / 1,400 lbs

Maximum people10 or 2,000 lbs

Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 vs Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 or the Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012?

The Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012 is the longer of the two at 25,4 feet overall. The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 comes in at 21,0 feet, making it roughly 4,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012 is rated to a maximum of 300 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 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 21 ft. Bahia 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012 is certified for 10. 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 X3 25 ft. 2012?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 has the bigger tank at 43 gallons, versus 6 gallons on the Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012. That 37-gallon difference translates to roughly 111–185 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 X3 25 ft. 2012 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Bahia 2009 and the Shallow Sport Latitude X3 25 ft. 2012 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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