Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 vs Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 or the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006?

The Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 comes in at 21,0 feet, making it roughly 3,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 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 is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 measures 102" wide, compared to 96" for the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 or the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 has the bigger tank at 62 gallons, versus 25 gallons on the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006. 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. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 and Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 and the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 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. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 vs Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006

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Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006

2006

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Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006

2006

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Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 vs Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 and the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 are modified vee designs with aluminum 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?

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 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 Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V 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

Model21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport

ModelLatitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport

Model Year2006

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 0 in

Beam8 ft. 6 in

Beam - Meters2.44

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches96

Beam - Inches102

Draft [max] - Detail10.5 in

Draft [max] - Meters0.28

Draft [max] - Inches10.5

Length - Feet21

Length - Feet24

Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in

Length overall - Detail24 ft. 9 in

Length overall - Meters6.4

Length overall - Meters7.54

Length overall - Inches252

Length overall - Inches297

Body / Hull

Hull materialAluminum

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standard150 hp

Engine/s standard250 hp

Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal

Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7

Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35

Fuel tank capacity - Gal62

Fuel tank capacity - Gal25

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 vs Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 or the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006?

The Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 is the longer of the two at 24,0 feet overall. The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 comes in at 21,0 feet, making it roughly 3,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 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 is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 measures 102" wide, compared to 96" for the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 or the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006?

The Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 has the bigger tank at 62 gallons, versus 25 gallons on the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006. 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. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 and Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Shallow Sport 21 ft. Modified V Shallow Sport 2006 and the Shallow Sport Latitude 27 ft. Shallow Sport 2006 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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